How do you get deleted Instagram chats?

To recover deleted Instagram chats, you can use the following methods:

Method 1: Downloading Your Instagram Data

This is the most reliable and recommended method:

• Open the Instagram app and log into your account.
• Go to your profile page by tapping the profile picture icon at the bottom right corner.
• Tap the three horizontal lines (menu icon) at the top right corner and select Your activity.
• Scroll down and tap Download your information.
• Follow the prompts to customize your download by selecting the desired date range, format (HTML or JSON), and media quality.
• Tap Create Files to submit the request. Instagram will process it and send a link to your email when the file is ready12.

Once you receive the email, download the file, which will be in a zip format. Extract the file and navigate to the 'messages' folder to find your deleted chats.

Method 2: Using Third-Party Data Recovery Apps

This method involves using data recovery apps, but it is less reliable and requires caution:

• Deleted data, including Instagram DMs, may still be present as cache files on your device.
• Use a reputable and secure third-party data recovery app to scan your device for these cache files.
• Be careful when choosing an app, as some may violate Instagram’s Community Guidelines and Terms of Use, which could result in your account being blocked or suspended2.

Method 3: Asking the Recipient

If the above methods do not work, you can try asking the recipient of the deleted messages for a copy:

• Contact the recipient and ask them to send you screenshots or copy-pasted versions of the deleted conversation. This is not ideal but can be effective2.

Important Notes

• Deleted messages in Vanish Mode cannot be recovered as they are deleted immediately after the recipient opens the chat.
• Messages that were unsent and then deleted cannot be retrieved.
• If your account is deleted and you did not back up your data, the messages are likely permanently lost2.