If you are new to Instagram, you may not be completely familiar with all the methods for deleting messages. You might not realize that it is possible to delete both individual messages and entire conversations.
In this article, I aim to help you learn how to delete Instagram messages on all devices, as well as how to delete entire chats. I will cover all the details you need to know regarding this topic.
You will be able to easily delete messages on the Instagram app for iPhone and Android, as well as on the web version.
Table of Contents
How to Delete Instagram Messages?
Deleting a Single Message (iOS and Android)
Here are the steps to delete a single direct message on iOS and Android:
Your message has been deleted! Neither you nor the recipient will be able to see it again. However, the message will be stored on Instagram’s servers for 14 days. Instagram retains it in case the message is reported and contains illegal content.
Deleting a Single Message (Instagram Website)
Here are the steps to delete a single direct message on the Instagram website:
5. Click on the option to unsend.
The message is now gone.
Deleting a Conversation (iOS and Android)
Instagram offers an option to delete an entire conversation. This option can be somewhat misleading, as deleting the conversation only removes it from your view; the other party will still have access to it.
Despite this limitation, this option can still be beneficial. For instance, if someone gains access to your account, they will not be able to view the conversation if it was deleted using your option.
This is how to utilize it:
The chat will now be deleted.
Deleting a Conversation on Instagram (Website)
Here are the steps to delete a conversation on the Instagram website:
How to Delete All Messages You Sent on Instagram
Instagram does not offer an option to mass delete messages, making it quite difficult to remove all the messages you have sent.
Here are two ways to erase all the messages you have sent:
Unsending Each Message
The simplest method is to delete each message you sent individually by using the “unsend message” option. It is easy to understand how this could become an almost impossible task if your account contains even a few days’ worth of messages.
Deleting All Conversations
Depending on your needs, you may choose to delete each conversation individually. This method is significantly faster than removing messages one by one, but it has a drawback: recipients will still be able to see the messages.
Conclusion
Deleting all the messages you have sent on Instagram is certainly a challenging task, as Instagram does not provide any official option to delete all messages simultaneously.
You can, however, use the “unsend” option to permanently delete individual messages for both you and the recipient. Alternatively, you can use the “Delete Conversation” option to remove the entire chat from your end.
FAQ
Is there a fast way to delete messages on Instagram?
The fastest way to delete messages on Instagram would be to delete the entire conversation. This, however, does not fully delete messages. If you wanted to delete them fully and fast, you would need to use third-party tools.
Is it possible to delete messages on Instagram without the recipient knowing?
The only way to delete an Instagram message without the recipient knowing is to delete it before they have seen it. If they were not online when you sent the message, they would not even know that you deleted it.
How to permanently delete Instagram messages on both sides?
You can only permanently delete the Instagram messages you have sent. Using the unsend option, you will delete your messages for both sides. You can not, however, delete anything other person has sent.
