What Happens to Your Instagram Messages When You Delete Your Account?
Discover what happens to your Instagram messages when you delete your account—who can still see them and how to erase them completely.
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When you delete your Instagram account, your messages will not be available anymore. However, the recipients will still be able to see the messages you sent them. This applies to both direct messages and comments. If you want to remove messages for all parties, you'll need to delete them manually before deleting your account.
FAQs & Answers
- Can I recover deleted messages on Instagram? Once you delete your messages, they cannot be recovered. Make sure to save any important conversations before deletion.
- Will my comments be deleted when I delete my Instagram account? Yes, all comments made from your account will be deleted when you delete your account.
- How can I delete specific messages on Instagram? To delete specific messages, go to your direct messages, select the conversation, tap and hold on the message, then choose 'Delete.'