Step 1: Open Instagram
Launch the Instagram app on your smartphone. Ensure that you are logged in to your account.
Step 2: Access Your Direct Messages
In the bottom-right corner of your Instagram home screen, you’ll find an icon resembling a paper plane. Tap on it to open your direct messages.
Step 3: Select the Chat to Be Archived
In the direct messages section, locate the conversation that you wish to archive. Tap on it to open the chat.
Step 4: Archive the Chat
To archive the chat, tap on the ellipsis (…) icon in the top-right corner of the chat screen. A dropdown menu will appear.
In the dropdown menu, select the “Archive” option. The chat will now be moved to your archived messages folder.
Step 5: Finding Archived Chats
If you want to view or restore archived chats, you can easily access them:
- Go to your direct messages by tapping on the paper plane icon on your Instagram home screen.
- Scroll to the top to reach the “Chats” section.
- Swipe left on the “Chats” section until you see the “Archived” tab.
- Tap on the “Archived” tab to view all your archived chats.
Step 6: Restore an Archived Chat
To restore an archived chat and bring it back to your regular chat list, follow these steps:
- Access your archived chats by following the steps mentioned in the previous section.
- Locate the chat you wish to restore.
- Swipe left on the chat and tap on the “Unarchive” button.
- The chat will now be restored to your regular chat list.
By following these simple steps, you can effortlessly archive and restore your Instagram chats whenever you need to. This allows you to declutter your chat list without fear of losing important conversations. Happy chatting!