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title: How to see and recover deleted messages on Instagram
tags: [AI tools, Social media, ' deleted messages on Instagram', Marketing]

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You were busy doing something, and suddenly your Instagram messages got deleted by mistake. Or maybe you were in a bad mood and deleted your Instagram DMs in a moment of anger. Now you regret it and keep wondering how to see and recover deleted messages on Instagram. If this sounds like you, you’re in the right place.

In this blog by [Indzu Social](https://indzu.com/blog/social/recover-deleted-messages-on-instagram/), we will explain all possible ways to see and recover deleted Instagram messages, regardless of whether you use Android, iPhone, or a computer. You’ll also understand how Instagram actually treats deleted messages and what options are realistically available.

Ever Wondered What Happens to Your Deleted Messages?
Instagram has a “Recently Deleted” feature, but it only works for posts, reels, stories, and videos—not messages. When you delete a DM, it disappears only from your side. The other person still has the full conversation unless they delete it too. While Instagram doesn’t allow direct message recovery, your data may still exist on Instagram’s servers.

How to See and Recover Deleted Messages on Instagram (Official Method)
The safest way is using Instagram’s Download Your Information feature:
Open Instagram and go to your profile.


Tap the three lines → Settings and activity.


Select Your Activity → Download Your Information.


Choose Some of your information → Messages.


Select download options and submit the request.


Instagram will email you a ZIP file. Once downloaded and extracted, you can view message data inside the messages folder.

Other Ways to Recover Deleted Instagram Messages
Ask the other person: Since messages aren’t deleted from their side, they can share screenshots or copy the chat.


Via Facebook Messenger: If your Instagram and Facebook are synced, some conversations may still appear on Messenger.


Using Third-Party Apps (Use with Caution)
Apps like WAMR, UltData, or All Deleted Messages Recovery claim to help, but Instagram doesn’t officially support them. Many require excessive permissions and may pose security risks. Indzu Social recommends using these only as a last resort.

Device-Specific Recovery Options
Android & iPhone: Try [Instagram data ](https://indzu.com/blog/social/recover-deleted-messages-on-instagram/)download first. iPhone users may restore from iCloud backups, but this overwrites current data.


Computer: Log into Instagram, go to My Activity, and download your information.


Why Instagram Messages Get Deleted
Messages may disappear due to vanish mode, unsent messages, account deletion, policy violations, technical glitches, or accidental deletion.

Tips to Avoid Future Message Loss
Keep Instagram updated, enable two-factor authentication, download your data regularly, and avoid deleting messages in a rush. Prevention is always better than recovery.

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