Hey there, Instagram users! Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you read a direct message (DM) but didn’t want the sender to know that you’ve seen the message? Maybe you’re just not ready to reply, or you want to know what they have sent but don’t want to respond, and also you make sure that the sender does not know that you have seen it. Whatever the reason is or will be , Instagram’s read receipts can feel like a shining light on your activity. Fortunately , there’s a method to stay private and keep those “seen” notifications incognito or private. In this post, I’m going to show you the methods on how to disable read receipts and read messages without knowing the next person. Let’s dive into the simple steps to reclaim your privacy and chat on your terms!
Steps to Disable Read Receipts on Instagram
Are you ready to go incognito or private with your Instagram Direct Message (DMs)? Here are steps to turning off those read receipts. Just take your phone and follow the steps:
- Open Instagram
Open the Instagram app on your phone. Make sure you’re logged into the account where you want to turn off the read receipts .
- Go to Your Profile
Tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner (it’s the little version of your profile picture). This takes you to your main profile page.
- Go into Settings
From your profile, hit the three horizontal lines (or the menu icon) in the top right corner. A menu will appear in the screen.
- Find Messages and Story Replies
In the settings menu, scroll down until you find Messages and story replies. It’s usually under the “How others can interact with you” section. Click there.
- Turn Off Read Receipts
Now, look for the Show Read Receipts option. By default, it’s switched on, which means people can see when you’ve read their DMs and messages. Simply turn off the switch. You’re now free to read DMs without the sender knowing that you have already read their message .
Why This Works and Final Tips
That’s it! With read receipts turned off, you can check your messages whenever you want without the sender knowing that you have seen their message. This trick works for both one-on-one chats and group DMs, giving you full control over your privacy.
Now the demerits of this trick: keep in mind that turning off read receipts means you also won’t see when others have read your messages. It’s a two-way method, but for many, the privacy is worth it. Now go enjoy your DMs in private mode.