How to get anonymous messages on Instagram (2026)

Anonymous Q&A is one of the most popular things on Instagram: you share a link, followers tap it, and they send you a message without revealing who they are. Here's how to set it up in a couple of minutes — and how to turn those one-off messages into a real conversation.

1. Get your link

Create a free Veild link at veild.me. You'll pick a @handle and get a personal link like veild.me/yourname. No phone number or real name required.

2. Add it to your bio or story

Paste your link in your Instagram bio so it's always one tap away, or drop it into a story with a prompt like "send me anonymous messages 👀". Story link stickers work great, and you can save the story to a highlight so the link stays live.

3. Get messages — and reply

When someone sends you an anonymous message, it lands in your Veild inbox. Unlike one-way sticker apps, you can reply and keep chatting — still anonymous on both sides. As the conversation grows, clues unlock, and you can reveal who you are to each other only if you both choose to.

Tips to get more replies

Ask a specific question ("what's your honest first impression of me?" beats "send me anything"). Re-share your link every few days — most messages come right after you post it. And keep it kind: Veild moderates messages and lets you block or report anyone.