Instagram encrypted messaging ends today, May 8: How to download your DM data before it becomes 'public'

Instagram's end-to-end encrypted messaging will cease support on May 8, 2026, allowing Meta to access message content. Users can download their encrypted message data, including sent/received messages and media, by enabling secure storage and following a specific download process within the app.

Instagram encrypted messaging ends today, May 8: How to download your DM data before it becomes 'public'
Instagram's end-to-end encrypted messaging will cease support on May 8, 2026, allowing Meta to access message content. Users can download their encrypted message data, including sent/received messages and media, by enabling secure storage and following a specific download process within the app.