How do I start an end-to-end encrypted chat on Instagram?
This feature is only available in some areas.
An end-to-end encrypted chat on Instagram is intended just for you and the person you’re talking to. Note that this is only available in chats with one other account.
- Tap
or
in the top right of Feed.
- Tap
in the top right.
- Tap
next to Start end-to-end-encrypted chat.
- Select the account you want to start an end-to-end encrypted chat with or search for their name at the top.
- Tap Chat in the top right.
You’ll see 
on chats that are end-to-end encrypted. Any other conversations you have with that account will appear as a separate chat in your Chats list.
on chats that are end-to-end encrypted. Any other conversations you have with that account will appear as a separate chat in your Chats list.| English (US) | + |