Marking a message as unread does not undo the read receipt. The sender will still see “seen” at the bottom of the message even if you mark the message unread.
How To Unread A Message On Instagram
If you want to mark a message as unread on Instagram, the process is straightforward, especially if you switch to a professional account. Start by opening Instagram and tapping the message icon at the top right. Initially, swiping left on a message will only show options to mute or delete, without any unread option. To enable this feature, go back and switch to a professional account. Tap the profile icon at the bottom right, then the three lines at the top right, and select Settings and privacy. Scroll down to Account type and tools, and tap on it. Choose the option to switch to a professional account and follow the simple steps to complete the transition. It’s completely free and accessible to anyone. Once you’re set up as a professional account, you will now have the option to mark messages as unread. This function can be incredibly useful for managing your communications more effectively.
Mark a chat as unread
- Tap or. in the top right of Feed.
- Press and hold a conversation in your inbox.
- Tap Mark as unread.
Below is how to read Instagram messages without being seen on iPhone and Android:
- On Instagram, go to your profile page.
- Tap the three lines in the top-right corner.
- Scroll down to locate “Messages and story replies.”
- Select “Show read receipts” and then turn the toggle off.
