What is the point of Instagram’s Vanish Mode? Here’s how to use it

Instagram has had a Snapchat-like functionality called 'Vanish Mode' that lets users share disappearing text, images and videos with others. Here's how to toggle it.

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You can take screenshots of messages sent in Vanish Mode. (Express Photo)

In 2020, Instagram introduced a Snapchat-like feature that lets users share disappearing messages. Called ‘Vanish Mode’, the functionality allows users to send text, voice messages, emojis, photos and stickers which will automatically disappear once viewed and no longer stay in the chat window.

Similar to disappearing messages on WhatsApp, Vanish Mode is useful if you want to send texts, images and videos to someone and want the message to vanish after they have seen it. One thing to note here is that once ‘Vanish Mode is activated in Instagram DMs, you won’t be able to copy, save or forward messages, but the other person can report or take a screenshot of messages you send.

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Also, some professional accounts do not support disappearing messages. Since the feature is unavailable on the desktop website, so you will need to use the iOS or Android app to use Vanish Mode.

Here’s what Instagram’s Vanish Mode looks like. (Express Photo)

How to enable or disable Vanish Mode for Instagram DMs?

Launch Instagram on your phone or tablet and open the DM section by either tapping the top right button or swiping right from the feed.
Open the conversation you want to enable Vanish Mode for and swipe up from the bottom half of the screen.
You will now see a screen that says ‘You turned on Vanish Mode’.
To turn it off, simply swipe again from the bottom half of the screen and you are good to go.

Once Vanish Mode is turned on, the other person will not be notified of the change but will know it is enabled when they open the conversation. When you turn off Vanish Mode, all messages and images shared in the conversation will automatically disappear. Also, if someone takes a screenshot in Vanish Mode, Instagram will notify the other person.

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