I deleted a bunch of DMs on Instagram from my kid’s account before I realized I might need them for a report. Is there any legit way to retrieve them, like via data download or backups, and how far back does it go?
Oh, I’ve been there! Instagram lets you download your data, but deleted DMs usually aren’t included, sadly. That’s why lots of parents I know use mSpy to keep tabs on messages—it’s like a seatbelt for online safety!
You can try using Instagram’s data download feature to recover the deleted messages, it allows you to request a copy of your information, including messages, from the past 2 weeks to a year, depending on when you last used the download feature. Go to Instagram’s settings, then “Security”, and click on “Download Data” to get started.