Launch the Instagram application on your mobile device.
Tap on the profile icon, typically located at the bottom right corner of the screen, to open your profile.
On your profile, look for the gear or three-dot icon at the top right corner of the screen. Tap on it to access the settings menu.
Scroll down the settings menu until you locate "Privacy". Tap on it to proceed.
Within the Privacy settings, you should find "Read Receipts". Tap on this option to disable the read receipts feature.
A confirmation dialog will appear, asking if you want to turn off read receipts. Tap "Turn Off" to confirm your selection.
Close the Instagram app completely and relaunch it for the changes to take effect.
A: Read receipts on Instagram are the feature that allows users to see if someone has viewed their direct message and when they have seen it.
A: Turning off read receipts can provide you with privacy and allow you to view messages without the sender knowing that you have seen them.
A: No, the sender will not be notified if you turn off read receipts. They will not be able to see if you have viewed their direct message.
A: No, read receipts on Instagram are a global setting. It applies to all conversations and cannot be customized for individual contacts.
A: No, once you disable read receipts, you will no longer be able to see if others have viewed your direct messages.
