Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Instagram recently launched a new feature called “Instants” inside the Instagram app, and many users are accidentally sharing photos or finding the feature annoying in their DM inbox.

In this quick tutorial, I’ll show you exactly how to:

Turn off Instagram Instants
Remove Instants from Instagram Inbox
Stop accidental photo sharing
Hide Instants notifications
Disable Instagram Instants feature completely

This method works on:

Android
iPhone (iOS)
Latest Instagram App (2026 Update)

📌 Steps Covered:

1. Open Instagram
2. Go to Profile
3. Tap Menu (☰)
4. Open Settings
5. Go to Content Preferences
6. Enable “Hide Instants in Inbox”

Instagram introduced Instants globally in May 2026. The feature lets users share disappearing photos directly from DM