Although millions of people use Instagram every second, many do not know about some useful features this social media offers. Particularly in this article, we want to familiarize you with Instagram’s vanish mode: tell you what it does and how to use it.
What Is Instagram Vanish Mode?
Instagram vanish mode is a secret chat inside Instagram’s normal chat. It allows you to send disappearing messages. For example, imagine you want to discuss with your sibling what to give your mother for her 50th birthday, and you want to keep this conversation 100% private. And you know your younger brother is such a naughty creature and can spoil the surprise if he knows about it. It is where Vanish Mode comes into service.
Upon activation, the vanish mode becomes like a chamber of secrets for you and the person you are chatting with. All messages and other data will disappear as soon as you leave the chat. In such a way, you can send messages not worrying that they will be seen by someone who is not supposed to read them.
How to Enable Vanish Mode on Instagram?
Instagram is an intuitive social network: it should be easy to use; otherwise, users will switch to something else. That is why you can activate vanish mode in 3 seconds if you need (we checked the time). Here is a step-by-step guide on how to do it.
- Open the Instagram app and proceed to messages (a letter-like icon in the upper-right corner).
- Choose the chat you need and enter it.
- To turn vanish mode on, you must swipe up.
Congrats, you are in the vanish mode now, and all the messages you send are disappearing messages. The user you chat with will also be informed about this. Explain how vanish mode works if they have never used it before.
How to Turn Off Vanish Mode on Instagram?
It is hard to believe but to switch this mode off, Instagram users must do all the same things as to turn it on. The main point is that when you start sliding up, you must wait until a small circle icon is complete.
How Does It Work?
There are a couple of moments you should know before you start using Instagram’s vanish mode.
- It does not work for group chats. No doubt, it would have been great to have a group chat with disappearing messages, but vanish mode is not available in such cases.
- Messages cannot be copied, resent, or saved. It goes against the idea of how the vanish mode works. Why delete messages resent to someone or saved?
- Notifications about screenshots. The other person will be notified if you take a screenshot of your conversation. Of course, you can take another device and take a picture of the screen, but it is too complicated, especially considering the messages would disappear as soon as one of the speakers leaves the chat.
The only theoretically possible way to save the conversation is to get e-mail notifications about Instagram messages. In such a way, after the chat is finished, you would still have those notifications in your mailbox.
Why Should One Use Vanish Mode?
Suppose you discovered how to turn on vanish mode on Instagram, but why should you do that? The first thing coming to mind is having a lover and not wanting your partner to find it out. But there are more harmless reasons, for instance, planning a party with your pals while your parents are away or discussing a surprise party for your loved one. If you come up with more ideas – please, hit us a line.
When you are in vanish mode, deleting messages is undoubtedly a huge advantage. As we have already said, not many users know about it and use it, but it is never too late to start, isn’t it?
Get Rid of Your Messaging Fears!
Instagram users often do not feel confident communicating on social networks as they may never know who is reading their conversation at the moment or who will read it in the future. Vanish mode eliminates the second concern, letting you feel freer talking to your Instagram followers or friends about some private matters or planned surprises. So, get out of your communicative shell and let yourself message without fear!
FAQ
Does vanish mode work in group chats?
It is impossible to activate vanish mode in group chats. It is a frequently asked question, and the answer is, unfortunately, no. We guess it is technically more complicated, and we are sure it will be possible sooner or later.
Can I recover a message sent or received in vanish mode?
Messages sent or received in the vanish mode cannot be recovered. You can get notifications about received messages to your e-mail, but it is still impossible to recreate the whole conversation.
Does vanish mode work for video and audio calls too?
Vanish mode works for any information sent in the chat. The video call ends when you press the red button, and it is not saved anywhere by default.
I cannot see the vanish mode option on my Instagram. What should I do?
Open the chat you want to activate the vanish mode for and slide up. Wait until the circle animation finishes – and you are all set.
