Vanish mode on Instagram offers a temporary chat feature where messages disappear after they’ve been seen and the chat is closed. To deactivate this setting, open the specific conversation where vanish mode is active. At the top of the chat screen, a notification indicates vanish mode is enabled.
Disabling vanish mode restores the chat to its normal, persistent state. Benefits include returning to a standard messaging experience where message history is maintained, allowing for review and reference. This feature provides a way to switch between private, ephemeral conversations and regular, saved chats, offering greater control over message persistence.