How can I get messages that have been deleted from my dm on Instagram back?

To recover deleted Instagram Direct Messages (DMs), you have several methods you can try, each with its own limitations and effectiveness.

Requesting Instagram Data

One of the most comprehensive methods is to request your Instagram data directly from the platform. Here’s how you can do it:

• Open the Instagram app and go to your profile.
• Tap the three horizontal lines in the top right corner and select "Your Activity."
• Tap on "Download Your Information" and then "Request a Download."
• Enter your email address, and Instagram will prepare your data, which may take up to 48 hours. Once ready, you will receive an email with a link to download your data, which includes your messages125.

Asking the Other Person in the Conversation

If the messages were important and you have a good relationship with the other person in the conversation, you can ask them to forward the deleted messages to you. This method relies on the other person not having deleted their copy of the conversation135.

Using Third-Party Data Recovery Software

There are several third-party data recovery tools that can help you recover deleted Instagram messages. Here are a few options:

• Tenorshare UltData iOS Data Recovery: This software can recover deleted Instagram messages, photos, and other data directly from your iPhone without needing a backup. You connect your iPhone to your computer, scan the device, and then select and recover the deleted messages1.
• Disk Drill Data Recovery Software: This tool can recover lost data, including deleted messages, from both Android and iOS devices. It is known for its ease of use and compatibility across various devices5.

Checking Phone Backups

If you have backed up your device using cloud services like iCloud (for iPhone) or Google Drive (for Android), you might be able to restore a previous backup that includes the deleted messages. However, be cautious as restoring a backup can overwrite your current data5.

Recently Deleted Section

Instagram keeps deleted content, including messages, in the "Recently Deleted" section for 30 days. However, this does not apply to messages but rather to other content like photos and videos. Messages themselves are not stored in this section13.

Important Notes

• Messages sent in Vanish Mode cannot be recovered as they are deleted immediately after the recipient views them3.
• Messages that are 'unsent' are deleted from both ends and cannot be retrieved3.
• If the other person in the conversation has also deleted the messages, recovering them through their device will not be possible135.

By trying these methods, you may be able to recover your deleted Instagram messages, depending on the circumstances of their deletion.