If you’re looking to get away from Instagram there are two options: erase your account and then leave Instagram for good. You can also temporarily turn it off. This is the method to delete or remove or deactivate your Instagram account.
How to delete your Instagram account forever
Before you delete the account on your Instagram account, be sure to think about whether you truly would like to do this. It is impossible to reactivate your account, which means you’ll lose your followers, content, comments and likes for ever. If you think that you’d like to restore your account later think about the option of deactivating your account, instead of eliminating it.
Time required is 4 minutes.
It isn’t possible to delete an Instagram account using apps on your mobile. You must use an internet browser on your computer or mobile.
#1. Log in to Instagram
Log in to Instagram by using an (mobile) internet browser.
#2. You should be aware of the deletion Instagram account link
There’s a page titled “Delete your Account” however, you can’t locate it by clicking around. It is essential to be aware of the specific URL. Click on or type the following URL: https://www.instagram.com/accounts/remove/request/permanent/
#3. Select an option
Select an option to answer the question why you’d like to erase your Instagram account.
#4. Hit the red button
Once you’ve selected a response after you’ve selected an answer, you’ll see a red button: “Permanently delete my account”.
#5. Re-enter your password
Re-enter your password. After that, tap or click on the red button that permanently deletes your account.
#6. Your profile as well as your data will be deleted
Your profile as well as your data will be deleted permanently within 30 days following the deletion request. It could take up to 90 days to completely delete your information, but it will not be accessible to other users for this period.
How to temporarily disable your Instagram account
Stop using Instagram without losing your followers and posts: Instead the option of deleting your account you can disable it for a specific amount of time. It is, again an option that will only be able to use with the browser.
- Log in to Instagram using an internet browser on your PC or mobile.
- Start your profile, and then tap or click “Edit Profile”.
- Scroll down. At the bottom, click “Temporarily disable my account”.
- You’ll have to pick the answer that lets Instagram know why you’d like to disable your account.
- If you select a response after selecting an answer, you’ll have the option to remove your account from the system.
- Re-enter your password. Then, click or tap “Temporarily Disable Account”.