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I will show you how to delete messages on Instagram from both sides. Instagram does not have a “delete” option, but by unsending the message, it deletes it from both sides. Follow the steps here to know how to delete messages on Instagram from both sides.
How to Delete Messages on Instagram from Both Sides
To delete messages on Instagram from both sides:
- Open the Direct Message
- Long Press on the message for about three seconds and an Options Menu will pop up
- Tap on ‘Unsend’
This will delete a message from both sides and the notification, and the receiver won’t see it anymore. Only the person who sent the message can delete it. You cannot delete Instagram messages on both sides sent by another person.

What Happens when you Delete Instagram Messages from Both Sides
After tapping unsend
- It deletes the message for you and the recipient.
- It removes the notification in the recipient’s phone thus they will not know about the message.
Hope you were successful in your endeavor on how to delete Instagram messages from both sides. Get to learn more on how to unread messages on Instagram.