How do you turn off seen on Instagram messages?
To turn off seen ("read") receipts for Instagram messages, follow these steps:
- Open the Instagram app and navigate to the conversation where you wish to disable read receipts.
- Tap on the username or group chat name above the conversation.
- Select "Privacy & Safety."
- Locate the "Read Receipts" option and toggle it off.
For disabling read receipts globally across all conversations, visit your Instagram Settings > Messages and Story Replies, find the "Show Read Receipts" option, and toggle it off. Keep in mind that read receipts may still apply while using Vanish Mode.