How to Recover Deleted Posts on Instagram: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to view and recover deleted posts on Instagram using the Recently Deleted folder.

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Viewing a deleted post on Instagram isn't possible through the app itself. However, Instagram offers a 'Recently Deleted' folder where posts are temporarily stored for 30 days before permanent deletion. Navigate to your Profile > Menu (three lines) > 'Your Activity' > 'Recently Deleted' to recover or view temporarily deleted posts. Ensure to act within the 30-day window, as content is automatically purged afterward.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I permanently recover deleted Instagram posts? Once a post is permanently deleted from the Recently Deleted folder after 30 days, it cannot be recovered.
  2. How long do Instagram deleted posts stay in the Recently Deleted folder? Deleted posts are stored in the Recently Deleted folder for 30 days before they're permanently removed.
  3. What types of content can be viewed in Instagram's Recently Deleted folder? You can view temporarily deleted photos, videos, and stories in the Recently Deleted folder on Instagram.
  4. How do I access the Recently Deleted folder on Instagram? Go to your Profile > Menu (three lines) > Your Activity > Recently Deleted to access deleted posts.