Instagram Is Removing DM Encryption on May 8—Here’s What You Need to Do

Bad news for anyone sliding into the DM’s—Instagram will no longer support encrypted messaging.

BY VICTORIA SALVES, EDITORIAL FELLOW

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It may have escaped notice for many, but Instagram has employed end-to-end encryption for its messaging since 2023. It won’t for much longer.

Meta has confirmed that on May 8, end-to-end encryption will be discontinued........

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