How to turn on and off temporary mode on Instagram to automatically delete messages

Temporary mode on Instagram will help us secure messages when all messages will be lost if you leave the chat. This way, you will not expose your private, personal messages when someone else accidentally reads them. All messages will automatically disappear when we exit temporary mode for messages on Instagram. Below are instructions for activating temporary mode for messages on Instagram.

Table of Contents

• What is Vanish Mode?
• Instructions to enable temporary mode on Instagram
  • Method 1: Turn on temporary mode on Instagram when messaging
  • Method 2: Turn on Instagram temporary mode in options
• Video tutorial on how to enable temporary mode on Instagram
• Instructions to turn off temporary mode on Instagram
  • Method 1: Turn off temporary mode on Instagram by dragging and dropping
  • Method 2: Turn off Instagram temporary mode in options
• How does temporary mode work?
• Why use temporary mode?

What is Vanish Mode?

Vanish Mode debuted on Facebook Messenger in 2020, but it has also been added to Instagram's messaging features. The feature allows users to create and join temporary chat threads that are automatically deleted when the chat ends.

Instagram's auto-delete feature is very similar to Snapchat's self-delete feature, but it will only work when you enable it manually, in chats with two people — it doesn't work in group chats.

Instructions to enable temporary mode on Instagram

To turn on temporary mode on Instagram, there are 2 different and very simple ways.

Method 1: Turn on temporary mode on Instagram when messaging

Step 1:

First, on the Instagram interface, click on the message icon in the top right corner. Then in the conversation interface, click on an existing message or enter the account name to send a message.

Step 2:

In the messaging interface you will need to swipe the messaging screen from bottom to top . Immediately the Instagram messaging interface will turn black, temporary mode on Instagram.

Step 3:

Now you message on Instagram as usual. When the other person takes a screenshot, you will receive a notification.

Once the message you send in this temporary mode has been read, and you exit the conversation, the message will disappear.

Method 2: Turn on Instagram temporary mode in options

Step 1:

Also in the Instagram messaging interface in normal mode, you will click on the other person's account name .

Step 2:

Then in this options interface, you just need to enable temporary mode .

Immediately after that Instagram messages will be put into temporary mode as below.

Video tutorial on how to enable temporary mode on Instagram

Instructions to turn off temporary mode on Instagram

Method 1: Turn off temporary mode on Instagram by dragging and dropping

With this drag and drop operation, you can easily turn off temporary mode on Instagram. At the Instagram temporary mode interface, we swipe the screen from bottom to top to exit this mode.

As a result, you will return to the normal Instagram message interface. Note that all messages in temporary mode when you turn off Instagram temporary mode will disappear.

Method 2: Turn off Instagram temporary mode in options

Also in the Instagram temporary message interface, you click on the name of the Instagram account you are messaging.

Now we will see the temporary mode is activated. Just slide the round button to the left to turn off Instagram temporary mode .

How does temporary mode work?

Before you start using Instagram's temporary mode, here are some important things to keep in mind:

You can only use ephemeral mode in 1-1 chats - it won't work in group chats. Additionally, you'll only be able to use ephemeral mode with contacts you follow or have recently contacted. If someone takes a screenshot of your message in ephemeral mode, you'll be notified immediately, and vice versa.

Only messages and media you send after you turn on snooze mode will disappear. Other messages you send while snooze mode is off will remain permanently unless you choose to unsubscribe. If you're not sure, here's how to unsubscribe from a direct message on Instagram .

If you accidentally send a message without Vanish Mode turned on, your message will appear just like any other message. Vanish Mode will not automatically hide the message you accidentally sent.

Why use temporary mode?

Incognito mode is perfect for you if you are worried about snoopers spying on your conversations. If security and privacy are important to you, then you should take advantage of this feature.

You can also use Vanish Mode if you want to chat privately with another Instagram user. For example, if you're planning a surprise party for a friend or family member, you can share the details with the other party using Vanish Mode so there's no chance of any information leaking out.