Vanish Mode on Instagram provides extra privacy for direct messages, but some users may find themselves switching it on by accident. Here’s everything you need to know about how to turn off vanish mode.
Instagram’s popularVanish Mode featureoffers users an enhanced level of privacy by allowing messages to disappear after they have been seen or when the chat is closed.
It’s similar toSnapchat’s main functionality, where messages erase themselves after 24 hours. However,Instagram’s approach allows users more control, as this mode has to be manually activated and is not the default setting.
The feature is particularly useful for sensitive conversations or when sharing transient information onthe app. However, there might be instances when users need to turn it off, either to return to a more permanent chat setting or because the feature was activated unintentionally.
How to turn off Instagram’s Vanish Mode
Turning off Vanish Mode on Instagram is easy, just follow these steps:
Any messages that have been seen will disappear from the chat once it’s off. This ensures that the temporary nature of the DMs is maintained, even when switching back to the normal chat mode.
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