Check the Instagram app’s Message Requests and Hidden Requests
Check archived chats if the conversation was only removed from view
Ask the other person to resend the messages or share screenshots
Download your Instagram data from Accounts Center
Go to Instagram Settings
Open Accounts Center
Select Your information and permissions
Choose Download your information
Request a copy of your Instagram data
Review the downloaded file for message history
Check linked email notifications for message previews
Restore from a phone backup if Instagram data was backed up locally
Use a device backup from before the messages were deleted
Contact Instagram Support through the app for account-related issues
Avoid third-party recovery apps or websites
Save important messages externally in the future