How to delete your Instagram account
It isn't as quick or simple to delete Instagram as it ought to be, whether you've decided to do so because you no longer require a certain finsta or because its parent company Meta is stirring up controversy yet more. It couldn't even be done from within the Instagram app until recently.
If you want to make the required "I'm deleting Instagram" post, feel free to do so now. There are then two options available to you.
How to delete Instagram account on phone
Instagram removal with the iOS or Android app
Using the app is the simplest method for iPhone users to erase Instagram. To do this, go to your profile, click Settings from the hamburger menu in the upper right corner. After that, select Account and navigate to the bottom of the menu. Under the Branded Content button, there will be a Delete Account button.
You may learn more about those other alternatives in the section of this how-to titled "Temporarily suspending your Instagram account" if you have it. If you have it, tapping on it will bring up a menu asking if you want to delete or deactivate your account. A notice stating that you can stop the deletion process by logging back in by a specific date will appear when you click the Delete account button.
When you click the red "Continue removing account" button, the programm launches a website. After responding to a question about why you're doing so and entering your password to confirm, you can finish the deletion procedure here.
According to Apple's policies, Instagram's iOS app must allow you to terminate your account. The feature hasn't always been accessible on the Android version of the app throughout our testing. If you don't see it, you'll need to use the web. You can check for the Delete Account option by using the previous procedures for iOS.
Instagram removal from the internet
If you can't remove your account using the app, you'll need to follow these instructions, which may be done on a computer or phone as long as you're using a browser.
- You must first visit Instagram's specific page for requesting account deletion, which is accessible here or by clicking the link in the support article for account deletion on Instagram. You'll need to input your credentials if you're not already logged into Instagram for the web (the majority of users won't be). In fact, it's possible that you'll need to enter your password twice while the file is being deleted, so you should probably review it right away.
- The original Instagram logo and a dropdown box asking why you wish to deactivate your account should appear on the final page. Depending on the option you select, you can see a variety of links to Instagram's support centre that promise to solve your problems or a message that kindly advises you to double-check the account you're deleting.
- Whichever option you select, a popup asking you to reenter your password will be located below the links. When you're finished, press or click the "Delete (your account name)" button to be certain you want to do it.
Your data won't be instantaneously deleted, as Instagram mentions several times on the account deactivation page; Meta will retain it for 30 days. Your posts and profile, however, won't be visible to other users.
Don't forget to uninstall Instagram from your phone if you're ending your relationship totally. By doing this, you will be able to save a little space and reduce the likelihood that you will sign up for the service again.
How to make your Instagram account visible again
Be advised that if it has been more than 30 days since you asked Instagram to delete your account, you won't be able to restore it. You will need to establish a new account because your old one will be erased and your username might already have been taken.
However, if you’re within that 30-day time period, you can get your account back, along with its posts and DMs. To do so, simply go back to Instagram and log in with your credentials. You’ll see a message saying that you requested your account be deleted, along with the date your data will be gone. To keep that from happening, just press the “Keep Account” button.
Your Instagram account will temporarily be suspended
You can suspend your account instead of permanently deleting all of your photographs and conversations if you only want to hide your account from the public eye.
Although you'll need to use a computer browser, it's very simple to get the screen where you can suspend your account.
Although you'll need to use a computer browser, it's very simple to get the screen where you can suspend your account.
Once more, Meta forces you to access Instagram via the web rather than the app, but at least you won't need to find a link in a help page.
- After signing in to Instagram.com, navigate to your profile and select Edit Profile from the menu (if using a mobile browser, swipe the settings cog to reveal the option).
- The option to temporarily disable my account will be at the bottom of the page under Edit Profile. You must enter your password and choose a reason for suspending your account, just like when you delete it.
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