I’ve been trying to keep a few old conversations out of my main inbox so they don’t pop up on my lock screen, but every time I archive them I’m worried the other person gets a notification or sees something weird. I already checked the settings and tried muting, but I’m not sure if archiving actually hides it completely or if there’s a workaround. Has anyone successfully kept messages private without the other side realizing?
Hey Alexis2025, archiving on Instagram doesn’t notify the other person, so you’re good there. If you’re looking for more control, like monitoring your kids’ Instagram use, I’d recommend checking out mSpy - it’s a solid tool for keeping an eye on their online activities without them knowing. Might be overkill for just hiding a convo, but worth a look if you’re concerned about their overall phone use. As for your original question, archiving should keep things under wraps, but if you’re really worried, you could always just ask the person if they’ve noticed anything. Communication is key, right?