If you want to delete your Instagram account, If really no need to worry about it because deleting your Instagram account is a very simple process. You can also how to delete your Instagram account on your phone or computer.
Once you have deleted your Instagram account, all data and account information and content will be automatically removed from the Instagram server as well. After that, if you wish to use Instagram, you can create a new account using the same email address and phone number afterward, but all your data will be lost.
Now here, we have mentioned a few simple steps to remove your Instagram account using your smartphone:
2 Ways to Delete Instagram Account
You can either delete your Instagram account temporarily or permanently, depending on your preference. We will discuss both the steps in this article, read further to know more:
Permanently Disable Instagram Account
We all know Instagram is a popular social image-sharing platform used by many users nowadays. But sometimes, we want to get rid of our social presence, and at that time, we think about deleting Instagram.
Check out the steps below to delete your Instagram from your smartphone.
Step 1: Tap on your “Instagram App” to launch Instagram.
Step 2: Now, Tap on the “Person shaped icon” on the bottom right side of your Instagram screen. (Your profile section, where all of your photos and media are stored.
Step 3: Now tap on the “Three dotted”( Three horizontal dots at the top) option button for more options. (You will find this on the top right side of your Instagram screen)
Step 4: Now scroll down and select the “Instagram Help Center” option. (you will find this option under the “SUPPORT” section)
Step 5: Now, you have to choose any web browser to complete this action. After this, you’re on the Instagram help page. Tap on the “Managing Your Account” option (This will open a new tab with more options)
Step 6: Tap on the “Delete Your Account” option (This will open an account deletion page)
Step 7: Now tap on the “How do I delete my account?” option.
Step 8: Here, you have to tap on “Delete Your Account” (you will find this option under the “To delete your account permanently” section)
Step 9: Now enter your “Email ID or Username” in the first box, then type your Instagram “passcode” in the second box. Tap on the “Login” button to complete this action.
Step 10: Here, you have to select the reason for deleting your account using Drop Down Menu. After choosing the reason, Type your passcode again.
Step 11: After typing the passcode, you must tap “Permanently delete my account” and then tap on the OK button to complete this action. After this, your account will be permanently removed from the Instagram server.
Can I temporarily deactivate my Instagram account?
If you want to disable your account temporarily, you can do this. You should note that all your comments, photos, and profile will be hidden and not visible until you reactivate your Instagram account.
To temporarily delete your Instagram account, follow the steps:
- Open your Instagram account from a computer or a mobile browser. You can not do it from the Instagram mobile app.
- Select your Profile icon & Select “Edit Profile.”
- Now, scroll down to see “Temporarily disable my account.” You will find this option in the bottom right.
- Now Select your preference here under Why are you disabling your account?
- It will ask you for “your password.“
- Select the reason & Enter the password to disable your Instagram account temporarily.
- Tap or click Temporarily Disable Account.
Is there any deactivation link?
Yes, there is. You can check out this link for deleting your Instagram account permanently.
We hope this guide helped you to delete your Instagram account using a smartphone.
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