Hello Kawan Mastah! Have you ever experienced a situation where you accidentally sent a message to the wrong person via Instagram Direct Message? Or maybe you just want to free up some space on your DM inbox? In this article, we will guide you on how to delete your chats on Instagram, step by step.
Why Delete Chats on Instagram?
Before we dive into the steps, let’s discuss why you might want to delete your chats on Instagram. Here are some reasons:
Reasons |
Explanation |
|---|---|
Privacy |
You want to keep your conversations private and don’t want anyone to see them. |
Organize |
You want to keep your DM inbox organized and delete unnecessary conversations. |
Mistake |
You accidentally sent a message to the wrong person and want to delete it before they read it. |
How to Delete Chats on Instagram
Now let’s get to the main topic of this article, how to delete your chats on Instagram.
Step 1: Open your Instagram app
The first step is to open your Instagram app on your mobile device.
Step 2: Go to your DM inbox
Next, tap on the airplane icon at the top right corner of your screen to go to your DM inbox.
Step 3: Choose the chat you want to delete
Select the chat you want to delete by tapping on it.
Step 4: Delete the chat
Once you’ve opened the chat, tap and hold on the message you want to delete. A pop-up will appear with options to delete the message, delete the chat, or cancel. Tap on “Delete Chat” to delete the entire conversation.
Alternatively, if you want to delete multiple messages at once, tap and hold on the first message you want to delete, then tap on the other messages to select them. A checkmark will appear next to the selected messages. Finally, tap on the trash can icon at the top right corner of your screen to delete the selected messages.
Step 5: Confirm deletion
After tapping on “Delete Chat” or deleting multiple messages, a confirmation message will appear asking if you’re sure you want to delete the chat/messages. Tap on “Delete” to confirm the deletion.
FAQs
Can I recover a deleted chat on Instagram?
No, once you’ve deleted a chat on Instagram, it cannot be recovered. Make sure you truly want to delete the chat before doing so.
Can I delete a message I sent on Instagram before the recipient reads it?
Yes, you can delete a message you sent on Instagram before the recipient reads it. Follow the same steps in this article to delete the message or entire chat.
Can I delete a chat on Instagram for both me and the recipient?
Yes, when you delete a chat on Instagram, it will be deleted for both you and the recipient. However, keep in mind that the recipient might have already seen the messages before you deleted them.
How can I delete all my chats on Instagram at once?
Unfortunately, Instagram does not have a feature to delete all your chats at once. You’ll need to delete each chat individually following the steps in this article.