How do I delete a comment on Instagram?

Instagram is a social network that lets you share photos and videos with your followers. It's also a way to interact with other users by leaving comments under their publications. But sometimes, you may regret having written a comment, or receive unwanted, abusive or spammy comments. Fortunately, Instagram gives you the option of deleting a comment on your own or another user's post. In this article, we'll explain how to do it, step by step.

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Delete a comment on your own publication

If you'd like to delete a comment you or someone else has written below your post, follow these steps:

  • Open the Instagram application on your phone.
  • Go to the publication containing the comment you wish to remove.
  • Find the comment you wish to delete and long-press it.
  • Select "Delete" from the pop-up menu.

You can also drag the comment to the left (for iPhone users) or press the three-dot icon in the right-hand corner (for Android users) to access the "Delete" option.

Delete a comment on another user's publication

If you wish to delete a comment you have written under another user's publication to see the latest Instagram subscriptionHere's how it works:

  • Open the Instagram application on your phone.
  • Go to the publication where the comment you wish to delete can be found.
  • Find the comment you've written and long-press it.
  • In the pop-up menu that appears, select "Delete".

You can also drag the comment to the left (for iPhone users) or press the three-dot icon in the right-hand corner (for Android users) to access the "Delete" option.

Please note that you can only delete your own comments on other users' posts. You cannot delete other people's comments, unless you are the owner of the account or have been authorized to do so.

Filter comments on Instagram

If you regularly receive unwanted, abusive or spammy comments, you can use Instagram's comment filtering feature. This feature lets you automatically hide comments containing certain keywords you've set, or block accounts that send you unwanted messages. Here's how to do it:

  • Open the Instagram application on your phone.
  • Click on your profile picture in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen.
  • Click on the three horizontal lines at the top right of the screen.
  • Press "Settings" and then "Privacy".
  • Click on "Comments" under "Interactions".
  • Activate the "Hide inappropriate comments" option to automatically hide comments containing words commonly reported as offensive.
  • Press "Manually filter comments" to add custom keywords you wish to hide. You can enter words, phrases or emojis separated by commas.
  • Press "Block spam" to prevent accounts that frequently send spam from commenting on your posts.

Hack an Instagram account to delete comments

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There are several ways to hack instagram accountBut none of them is without danger or flaws. Here are some of the most common techniques used by hackers:

  • Phishing This involves creating a fake web page that looks like Instagram's, and prompting the victim to enter his or her credentials. The hacker then retrieves this information and accesses the victim's account.
  • Keylogging This involves installing spyware on the victim's computer or smartphone, which records everything the victim types on the keyboard. This enables the hacker to obtain the password to the victim's Instagram account.
  • Cookies The aim is to retrieve the victim's browsing data, which contains their Instagram login information. The hacker can then connect to the victim's account without needing the password.
  • Brute force This involves testing several possible password combinations until the right one is found. This method is long and tedious, but it can work if the victim's password is simple or easy to guess.

These methods may seem tempting, but they carry many risks and drawbacks.

By following these steps, you'll be able to manage your Instagram comments with ease. You'll be able to take full advantage of this social network without having to suffer the inconvenience of unwanted comments.

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1 comments on the discussion forum for "How to delete a comment on Instagram?"

  1. ese es el problema de instagram, en facebook borrar un comentario te demoras 1 minuto en instagram minimo es 3 minutos a 4 minutos, y si estas en computadora un lio, en vez de borrar comentario sale denunciar, habia una persona que me escribia en mis fotos pero me demore 10 minutos en borrar ese comentarios mas me daba opcion a póner emojis que a borrar ese comentario... deberia ser facil borrar un comentario y no lo es, tanto que para borrar un comentario tuvieron que crear un link con pasos

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