How to Delete an Instagram Account
How to Delete an Instagram Account: Step-by-Step Guide for Phone and Computer
Instagram is a popular social media platform where users share photos, videos, and connect with friends and followers. If you've decided to delete your Instagram account permanently, whether from your phone or computer, the process involves a few straightforward steps. Here’s a detailed guide for both platforms:
Deleting an Instagram Account on a Phone
Open the Instagram App
Launch the Instagram app on your phone. Log in to the account you want to delete if you're not already logged in.
Navigate to Account Settings
Tap on your profile icon, usually located at the bottom right corner of the screen, to go to your profile.
Access Settings
Tap on the three horizontal lines or the gear icon (settings) at the top right corner of your profile page.
Go to the Help Center
Scroll down and tap on "Help Center" or "Help" depending on your app version.
Search for “Delete Account”
In the Help Center, search for "delete account". Select the relevant help article from the search results.
Open the Delete Your Account Page
Tap on "Managing Your Account" > "Delete Your Account" > "How do I delete my account?".
Tap on “Delete Your Account”
Tap on the blue "Delete Your Account" link. This will open a page with further instructions and a link to the account deletion page.
Enter Password and Confirm
Enter your Instagram password when prompted. Tap on "Permanently delete my account" to confirm.
Account Deleted
Your Instagram account is now deleted permanently.
Deleting an Instagram Account on a Computer
Go to the Instagram Website
Open a web browser on your computer and go to Instagram's Delete Your Account page:(https://www.instagram.com/accounts/remove/request/permanent/).
Log In
If you're not already logged in, enter your Instagram username and password to log into the account you want to delete.
Select a Reason
Instagram will ask you to select a reason for deleting your account from the drop down menu. Choose the most appropriate reason.
Re-enter Password
Enter your password again in the "To continue, please re-enter your password" field.
Permanently Delete Account
Click on "Permanently delete my account". This will initiate the process to delete your Instagram account.
Account Deleted
Your Instagram account is now permanently deleted from Instagram’s servers.
Tips and Considerations:
Backup Your Data: Before deleting your Instagram account, consider downloading a copy of your data using Instagram's data download tool, especially if you want to keep photos or videos.
Impact of Deletion: Deleting your account is irreversible. You will lose all your followers, photos, videos, comments, likes, and other account data.
Reactivation Period: Instagram allows for a brief window to reactivate your account after deletion. If you change your mind, you can log back in within 30 days of deletion to reactivate your account.
Think Before Deleting: Take a moment to ensure that deleting your account is what you truly want. If you’re unsure, consider temporarily deactivating your account instead.
Deleting your Instagram account can be a significant decision, whether you’re doing it for personal reasons, privacy concerns, or simply taking a break from social media. Follow these steps carefully to permanently remove your account from Instagram’s platform.
