Open the Instagram application on your device, and then sign in to your account. Tap the direct messages button, represented by a mailbox icon at the top of the screen, to view a list of the messages that you have sent or received. Tap the message that you want to delete, and then tap the “…” button. On Android devices the ellipsis is displayed at the top of the screen, while on iOS it is displayed next to the comment field. Select “Delete” from the list of options, and then tap “Delete” again to confirm that you want to remove the message. Writer Bio
