If you no longer want to use Instagram or you want to start fresh with a new account, you may decide to delete your current account. Deleting your Instagram account is a permanent process, so it is important to consider if this is the right decision for you. Once your account is deleted, you will not be able to retrieve any of the content or information associated with it.
If you are sure that you want to delete your Instagram account, the process is relatively straightforward. You can do it through the Instagram website on a web browser or through the Instagram app on your phone. In this article, we will walk you through the steps of deleting your Instagram account, whether you are using a web browser or an app.
How to delete your Instagram on your desktop: a step-by-step guide
To delete your Instagram account on your desktop, follow these steps:
Go to the Instagram website on a web browser and log in to your account.
Click on your profile icon in the top right corner of the screen.
Click on the "Edit Profile" button.
Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the "Temporarily disable my account" link.
Select the reason for disabling your account from the dropdown menu.
Re-enter your password.
Click on the "Temporarily Disable Account" button.
Your account will be deactivated for a minimum of one week, after which it will be permanently deleted. If you want to reactivate your account, you will need to log in using the same username and password within this one-week period.
Keep in mind that once your account is deleted, you will not be able to retrieve any of the content or information associated with it.
How to delete Instagram on Android: a step-by-step guide
To delete your Instagram account on an Android device, follow these steps:
Open the Instagram app on your Android device and log in to your account.
Tap on your profile icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.
Tap on the three horizontal lines icon in the top right corner of the screen.
Tap on "Settings" in the bottom right corner of the screen.
Scroll down and tap on "Help Center".
Tap on "Managing Your Account" and then tap on "Deactivating Your Account"
Tap on "How do I deactivate my account?"
Tap on "Deactivate My Account".
Select the reason for deactivating your account from the dropdown menu.
Re-enter your password.
Tap on "Deactivate" to confirm.
Your account will be deactivated for a minimum of one week, after which it will be permanently deleted. If you want to reactivate your account, you will need to log in using the same username and password within this one-week period.
Keep in mind that once your account is deleted, you will not be able to retrieve any of the content or information associated with it.
How to delete Instagram on iOS: a complete guide
To delete your Instagram account on an iOS device, follow these steps:
Open the Instagram app on your iOS device and log in to your account.
Tap on your profile icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.
Tap on the three horizontal lines icon in the top right corner of the screen.
Tap on "Settings" in the bottom right corner of the screen.
Scroll down and tap on "Help Center".
Tap on "Managing Your Account" and then tap on "Deactivating Your Account"
Tap on "How do I deactivate my account?"
Tap on "Deactivate My Account".
Select the reason for deactivating your account from the dropdown menu.
Re-enter your password.
Tap on "Deactivate" to confirm.
Your account will be deactivated for a minimum of one week, after which it will be permanently deleted. If you want to reactivate your account, you will need to log in using the same username and password within this one-week period.
Keep in mind that once your account is deleted, you will not be able to retrieve any of the content or information associated with it.
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