Are you tired of accidentally deleting your Instagram posts, stories, or videos? Well, you’re not alone. According to recent studies, over 20% of Instagram users have accidentally deleted content from their profiles. But don’t worry, restoring deleted content on Instagram is easier than you think. In this article, we’ll show you step-by-step how to restore deleted content on Instagram and share some fun facts along the way. So, let’s get started!
You can restore photos, videos, reels, Instagram stories, and even IGTV videos you’ve deleted on Instagram.
Removed content stays in your account in the Recently Deleted section before it’s completely purged from the system one month later. Or, 24 hours for stories that haven’t been archived. Keep in mind that if you delete a story before a day passes, it won’t be archived. You can enable settings for the story archive via your settings by following the instructions from this page.
Quick-Step
Launch the Instagram app > Tap your profile > Tap 3-line button > Settings > Account > Recently Deleted > Select deleted content > Tap 3-dot button > Restore
Instagram Tricks: The Way to Restoring Deleted Contents
With that out of the way, here’s what you need to do to restore deleted posts on Instagram:
So technically speaking, there is a way on Instagram to restore deleted posts. All you need to do are:
1. Go to your Instagram app. Tap your profile picture or the person icon located in the bottom right section of your account.
2. On your profile, locate the three stripes account in the top right, then go to Settings.
3. Select Account > Recently Deleted. You can select which type of content to restore or permanently remove.
4. Pick the content you’d like to restore and select the three dots to find the Restore or Restore to Profile button.
It’s worth repeating that if the content is older than 30 days (or one day for Stories), you won’t be able to see it.
Pro Tips for Restoring Deleted Content on Instagram
- Don’t wait too long to restore your deleted content. Instagram only stores deleted content for up to 30 days.
- Back up your content regularly to avoid losing it permanently.
- Enable two-factor authentication on your Instagram account to prevent unauthorized access.
FAQ
Q: Can I restore content that was deleted more than 30 days ago?
A: Unfortunately, Instagram only stores deleted content for up to 30 days, so you cannot restore content that was deleted more than 30 days ago.
Q: What happens if I permanently delete my content from the “Recently Deleted” folder?
A: If you permanently delete content from the “Recently Deleted” folder, it cannot be restored.
Q: Can I restore someone else’s deleted content on Instagram?
A: No, you can only restore content that was deleted from your own Instagram account.
In conclusion, restoring deleted content on Instagram is a straightforward process that anyone can do. Just follow our step-by-step guide, and you’ll have your photos, videos, and stories back in no time. Remember to back up your content regularly and enable two-factor authentication to prevent unauthorized access to your account. Happy Instagramming!
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