You’ve come to the right place if you’re looking for a detailed, step-by-step tutorial on deleting your Instagram account. Deleting your ‘Gram account is a permanent action, so be sure you want to delete your whole profile before continuing. If you decide that deleting your account is the right step for you right now, I will walk you through the entire process and make it easy for you – but you gotta be 101% sure.
The most important thing to keep in mind is this: if you delete your Instagram account, it can’t be recovered. If you’re not so sure it’s the right choice, you can also deactivate your Instagram account instead – that’s also the safer step recommended by Instagram’s team.
Should I Delete or Deactivate My Instagram Account? What’s the Difference?
Deactivating your Instagram account is a safer way to ensure you would like your profile to be deleted if you do not use it without losing all of your Instagram account data, content, comments, and followers. When you deactivate your Instagram account, all your profile information, content, Reels, and comments are hidden until you reactivate your profile, so you don’t have to worry about it.
How to Deactivate My Instagram Account?
That’s a very straightforward process.
- To deactivate your Instagram account, simply log in to your Instagram, go to your account settings.
- Scroll down, click ‘Profile’, ‘Edit profile’ and then head over to ‘temporarily deactivate account’.
- Your account will immediately be deactivated. If you change your mind, log in and reactivate your account by clicking on “Reactivate My Account” at the bottom of the page.
- To reactivate your account, log in to Instagram and go to your account settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the Account Settings and click on “Reactivate My Account.”
- Reactivating your Instagram account will immediately reactivate your entire profile. The situation looks a bit different if you’re sure you want to delete your Instagram account permanently, not only deactivate it for a while.
How to Deactivate Your Instagram Account on iOS?
Follow these easy steps to deactivate your Instagram account on your iOS device:
- Open the Instagram app on your iOS mobile phone/other iOS device
- Log into your Instagram account (the one you want to deactivate – that’s important)
- Tap on the Profile icon.
- Tap on profile> Edit Profile Settings.
- You will find the Deactivate account option when you scroll to the bottom.
- Click on it and then choose the Continue button.
How to Deactivate Your Instagram Account on Android?
Follow these simple steps to deactivate your Pinterest account on your Android device:
- Open the Instagram app on your Android mobile phone or any other Android device
- Log into your Instagram account (the one you want to deactivate – that’s important)
- Tap on the Profile icon.
- Tap on profile> Edit Profile Settings.
- You will find the Deactivate account option when you scroll to the bottom.
- Click on it and then choose the Continue button.
What Should You Do Before Deleting Your Instagram Account Permanently?
Before deleting your whole account, it’s a smart idea to login and download a copy of your Instagram data (such as your photos, your Reels, your comments) from Instagram’s Data Download tool. After your profile has been deleted, you won’t have access to Instagram’s Data Download tool, so it’s your last chance to keep the memories.
How to Delete My Instagram Profile Permanently?
If you’re looking to delete your Instagram account, I’ve outlined the exact steps for you.
To permanently delete your whole Instagram profile:
- Go to this Delete your account page. If you aren’t logged in to Instagram on the web, you’ll need to log in before taking any action.
- Pick the option from the drop-down menu to explainWhy do you want to delete your Instagram profile (you’ll need to re-enter your password). The next step to permanently delete your whole profile will only appear after you’ve selected one of the reasons from the official menu and re-entered your Instagram password.
- Click Delete.
If you Want to Delete a Different Account Than the One You’re Currently Logged With:
- Click the username in the top right of this page: Delete your account page.
- Click the settings button next to Edit profile and then pick the Log out option.
- Log back to the account you want to permanently delete.
What Happens When My Instagram Account is Deleted?
Your public profile is immediately deactivated. After 30 days of your account deletion request, your profile and all its information (such as your content, your Reels, and your posts) will be permanently deleted, and you won’t be able to retrieve any data.
FAQ – All About Deleting and Disactivating Instagram Profiles
If you are willing to take an ultimate break from all those creative Reels, it is time to bid Instagram farewell. We understand you might have many questions – luckily, you have us, and our fantastic team, who is willing to answer all your questions. Like always, right?
What do others see when you deactivate Instagram?
They don’t see your profile anymore – your account becomes unsearchable, and they won’t find it.
Can people see me if I deactivate my Instagram account?
No. Temporarily deactivating your Instagram account will hide all your content and whole profile until you reactivate your account. When you deactivate your Instagram account, all of your profile information, posts and Reels are hidden from the users until you reactivate it again.
How long does it take to deactivate Instagram?
If you choose to delete your Instagram account, your profile will immediately be deactivated, and your account along with all its data will be permanently deleted in 14-90 days.
