Removing Drafts on Instagram Mobile App
1. Open the Instagram app on your mobile device and sign in to your account if necessary.
2. Tap on your profile icon located at the bottom right corner of the screen.
3. In your profile, tap on the hamburger menu icon (three horizontal lines) at the top right corner of the screen.
4. Scroll down and tap on “Settings” at the bottom of the menu.
5. In the Settings menu, tap on “Account.”
6. Under the Account settings, tap on “Drafts.”
7. You will see a list of all your saved draft posts. Swipe left on the draft you want to remove.
8. A “Delete” button will appear. Tap on it to remove the draft permanently from your Instagram account.
Deleting Drafts on Instagram Desktop Version
1. Open your preferred web browser and visit instagram.com.
2. Log in to your Instagram account by entering your username and password.
3. Once logged in, click on your profile icon located at the top right corner of the screen.
4. In your profile, click on the gear icon next to the “Edit Profile” button.
5. From the dropdown menu, select “Drafts.”
6. You will be redirected to a page displaying all your saved draft posts.
7. Hover your cursor over the draft post you wish to delete, and a trash can icon will appear in the top right corner of the post’s thumbnail.
8. Click on the trash can icon to permanently delete the draft from your Instagram account.
Benefits of Deleting Drafts
Deleting unwanted draft posts on Instagram offers several benefits:
- Maintaining a clutter-free profile: By removing drafts, you can ensure your profile only showcases your best content.
- Enhanced privacy: Eliminating drafts reduces the risk of accidentally sharing content that was not intended for public viewing.
- Organized content creation: Removing drafts allows you to focus on new ideas and keeps your creative process streamlined.
Now that you know how to remove draft posts on Instagram, take a few moments to tidy up your account and create a more polished online presence. Happy posting!