Instagram is the most popular social networking site in which we can share photos and videos with our friends. It was acquired by Facebook in 2012. It is the most addictive social media app. If you want to delete or deactivate your Instagram account then you do have the option to do it. Deactivating your account lets you get off Instagram for a short period, but if you want to permanently leave Instagram then you can delete your account. In this article, we will be discussing how you can delete your Instagram account.
How To Delete Instagram Account Permanently
When you delete your account permanently, your profile, photos, videos, comments and likes, and followers will be permanently deleted. You can also sign up again with the same username or add that username to another account as long as it hasn’t been taken by a new person on Instagram.
- On your browser head to Instagram and sign in with your account if you are using it for the first time on your browser.
- After you are logged in to your Instagram account, head to the Instagram account deletion page.
- Now, select the valid reason from the drop-down menu next to the Why do you want to delete?
- After that enter the password of your account in the given field and then click on the Delete Account button.
A deletion date will be given to you by which your account will be deleted. If you change your mind about deleting your account, and you no longer want to delete your account, then you can log in to your account before the deletion date and your account will not be deleted.
How To Temporarily Disable Instagram Account
If you don’t want to permanently delete your account but deactivate it for some time then you can do it as well. If you temporarily disable your account, your profile, photos, comments, and likes will be hidden until you reactivate it by logging back in. You can only disable your Instagram account from a browser. Given below are the steps to help you disable your account.
- Firstly, head To Instagram on your browser on PC or Mobile. You will have to sign in to your Instagram account if you are not already signed in.
Note-You cannot deactivate your account with the Instagram app, so you will have to use a browser instead.
- Click on your Profile Icon on the top right corner and then from the menu that opens up, click on Settings.
- On the bottom right corner of the Edit Profile tab, click on Temporary Disable My Account. You will be headed to the Temporarily Disable Your Account page.
- Then select the valid reason from the drop-down menu next to the Why are you disabling your account?
- After that enter the password of your account in the given field and then click on the Temporarily Disable Account button.
By doing so, you will be able to temporarily disable your account on Instagram. To reactivate your account, you will have to sign in to your Instagram profile and you will be able to use it again.
Final Words
This is how you can delete and deactivate your Instagram account. By following the above steps, you will be able to delete your Instagram easily without any issue.
