<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nOnce a message is deleted from Instagram, it cannot be retrieved. Instagram doesn’t provide a feature to recover deleted messages, emphasizing the importance of being certain before deleting any communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Impact on Group Messages<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nDeleting a message you sent in a group chat only removes it from your view. Other members of the group will continue to see the message unless they individually choose to delete it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Step-by-Step Guide to Deleting Messages<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/span>On Android Devices<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Open the Instagram app and tap the messenger icon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Select the conversation containing the message you wish to delete.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Long-press the specific message and select ‘Delete.’<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>On iOS Devices<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Launch Instagram and access your messages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Find the conversation and swipe left on the message.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Tap ‘Delete’ to remove the message.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>On Desktop<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Visit Instagram’s website and log in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Click on the messenger icon and open the relevant chat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Hover over the message, click the three dots, and select ‘Delete.’<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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