How To Hide Chat On Instagram | How To Lock Chats On Instagram

Instagram doesn’t currently offer a built-in feature to directly “hide” chats like you might find on some messaging apps, but there are a few effective workarounds to help you reduce chat visibility, protect your privacy, or temporarily remove a conversation from your inbox view. In this tutorial, you’ll learn three methods to hide chats on Instagram: using Restrict, Vanish Mode, and Moving to General (for professional accounts). Start by opening the Instagram app and making sure it’s updated to the latest version. Tap the DM icon (Messenger icon) in the top-right corner of the home screen to access your chats. Select the conversation you want to hide. Method 1: Restrict the User Tap on the user’s name at the top of the chat, then select Privacy & safety (or just Restrict) depending on your version. Tap Restrict. Once restricted: Their chat moves to the Message Requests folder. You won’t receive notifications from them. The chat won't appear in your main inbox. You can unrestrict them later by visiting their profile, tapping the three-dot menu, and selecting Unrestrict. Method 2: Use Vanish Mode Inside a chat, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to activate Vanish Mode. When enabled: Messages disappear after being seen. The chat switches to a black screen. It helps protect sensitive or temporary messages. To exit Vanish Mode, swipe up again or tap Turn Off Vanish Mode. Method 3: Move to General Tab (Professional Accounts Only) If you’re using a Creator or Business Account, you can move chats from your Primary to General tab. In the chat, tap the user's name, then choose Move to General. These chats won't notify you and are tucked away from your main inbox. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 0:29 Restricting a User to Hide Chat 1:14 Using Vanish Mode for Temporary Chats 1:39 Optional: Moving Chats to General (Pro Accounts) 1:41 Conclusion Hashtags: #InstagramTips #HideChats #VanishMode #PrivacySettings #InstagramDM #SocialMediaGuide This YouTube Channel "Simply Finance" is not Official Support the content provided. These videos are only educational and informational. The Channel doesn't own any logos or websites shown in the tutorial videos.