Here's how to delete your Instagram account. It only takes 3 minutes!
As one of the most used social networks on the internet, Instagram is the most popular application for people to share photos and videos with friends and followers, manage personal and business accounts, and is also very useful for promoting products and services.
However, for those who don't use social media much or want to stop using it, you can delete your account permanently or simply deactivate it via your computer or smartphone. Keep reading and learn how.
Delete or archive
Previously, Instagram only allowed you to delete accounts on your computer, but the platform has now launched this option for both Android and iOS (iPhone) smartphones. But be careful. When you permanently delete your Instagram account, you will lose everything stored on your account: all content, comments, likes, followers, and photos. If you want to take a break from the social media, the ideal solution is to deactivate your account. That's why it's important to know the difference between the two, before anything else.
When you delete it, all the information, photos, videos, likes, followers and everything else on your profile will be deleted. If you simply disable it, it will be hidden from all Instagram users, but your data will remain stored and the content of your profile for your contacts will reappear if you decide to enable it again.
How to delete your account via mobile phone
- The first step is to open the options. To do this, select your profile picture.
- Then, select the three lines in the upper right corner.
- Select Settings & Privacy.
- Click on Personal data.
- Go to Account Ownership and Control.
- Select “Deactivation or deletion”.
- Choose which account to delete.
- Click on “Delete account” After that, two options will open, you must click on the option written “Delete account” and then continue.
- Explain the reason why you deleted the account or click on the one that best explains why you are deleting it, then tap “Continue” at the bottom of the screen.
- Enter your password and then click “Continue”. Your account will be deleted.
If you change your mind, Instagram gives you 30 days to reactivate it. After that time, you won't be able to reactivate your profile.
How to delete Instagram account on PC
To delete your Instagram account from your computer, you need to log in to the Instagram page with your username and password. Then, follow the steps.
- Click the “More” button at the bottom left of the screen.
- Select “Settings”.
- Tap “Privacy”.
- Click on “Personal Data”.
- Select “Account Ownership and Control.”
- Go to “Deactivate or Delete”.
- Select the profile to delete.
- Tap on the “Delete account” option.
- Re-enter your password and select “Continue” to permanently delete your account.
How to temporarily delete Instagram
Temporarily deactivating your account is pretty much the same as deleting your account, but without erasing your data.
- Open Instagram and tap your photo.
- Open the menu, the three horizontal bars in the top right corner of the screen.
- Now click on Settings and Privacy.
- Select “Account Center”.
- Tap Personal data.
- Click on 'Account Ownership and Control'.
- Go to “Deactivate or Delete”.
- Select the account to deactivate.
- When both options open, select the “Deactivate account” option and press “Continue”.
- Tap the option that best describes the reason for deactivating your account and click Continue at the bottom of the screen.
- Enter your password and click “Continue” to deactivate your account.
To reactivate your account, simply enter your username and Instagram password. Also, the deactivation limit is once every 7 days, so if you deactivate today and reinstate your account, you will only be able to deactivate again after 7 days.
