How to Lock Your Instagram Chat Using Vanish Mode
Learn how to enable Vanish Mode on Instagram to lock your chats and enhance privacy.
406 views
To lock your Instagram chat, use the 'Vanish Mode' feature. Open the chat you want to lock, swipe up from the bottom, and hold until the screen notifies you that Vanish Mode is enabled. In this mode, chats disappear after they’re seen and you exit the chat. To turn it off, swipe up again and hold until it deactivates. For added security, remember to enable your phone’s screen lock which controls access to all apps, including Instagram.
FAQs & Answers
- What is Vanish Mode on Instagram? Vanish Mode is a feature that allows messages sent in a chat to disappear after they've been seen and the chat is exited.
- How do I turn off Vanish Mode on Instagram? To deactivate Vanish Mode, swipe up in the chat again and hold until a notification confirms that it’s turned off.
- Can I lock Instagram chats without using Vanish Mode? While Vanish Mode provides a temporary locking feature, enhancing your overall security with a phone screen lock is recommended.
- Is there any risk in using Vanish Mode? Yes, messages in Vanish Mode can be captured via screenshots before they disappear, so it's best for casual, non-sensitive communication.