Vanish mode on Instagram allows messages to disappear once the chat is closed, offering a temporary conversation experience. While it can be useful, some people prefer to keep their chats available. If you’re one of those people and want to know how to turn off vanish mode, follow these easy steps.
Step 1: Open Instagram
- Start by opening the Instagram app on your phone.
- Once you’re on the homepage, tap the Messages icon in the top right corner.
Step 2: Find a Chat with Vanish Mode On
- Look through your messages for any chat that shows a dotted circle next to it. This symbol means vanish mode is on.
- If you open the chat, the background will be black, indicating that vanish mode is active.
Step 3: Turn Off Vanish Mode (Method 1)
- Inside the chat, tap on the name at the top of the screen.
- This will take you to the Privacy and Safety settings.
- Find the Vanish Mode toggle switch and turn it off. Now, your chat will stay visible even after you close it.
Step 4: Turn Off Vanish Mode (Method 2)
- An even quicker way is to go into the chat and place your finger on the screen.
- Swipe up to turn vanish mode off. To double-check, just swipe up again, and vanish mode should be off.
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Closing
That’s it! Now you know how to turn off vanish mode on Instagram and keep your messages visible.