In today’s post, we’ll be teaching you how to delete an Instagram account. But before we get started, we just want to say: don’t do it! We love Instagram and we’re sure you do too. But if you’re hell-bent on deleting your account, then read on…
How to delete an Instagram account
If you’re sure you want to delete your Instagram account, you can do so from the app on your iPhone or Android device, or on the web. To delete your account permanently, you first need to disable it. Once your account is disabled, you have up to 30 days to change your mind and re-enable it. After that, it’s permanently deleted.
Why you might want to delete your Instagram account
There are a few different reasons why you might want to delete your Instagram account. Maybe you’re ready to take a break from social media, or you’re not happy with the platform’s recent changes. Whatever your reason, deleting your account is pretty straightforward.
Before you delete your account, though, it’s important to know that doing so is permanent. Once you delete your Instagram account, you won’t be able to recover it or access any of the content (photos, videos, etc.) that you’ve posted on the platform. So if you’re sure that you’re ready to say goodbye to Instagram, read on for instructions on how to delete your account.
How to temporarily disable your Instagram account
If you need a break from social media, you can temporarily disable your Instagram account. When you do this, your account will be hidden from the public until you reactivate it by logging back in. Keep in mind that you won’t be able to access your account at all while it’s disabled, and you’ll need to log in with your username and password to reactivate it.
Here’s how to disable your Instagram account:
1. Tap or your profile picture in the bottom right to go to your profile.
2. Tap in the top right, then scroll down and tap Temporarily disable my account in the bottom right.
3. If you’d like, you can choose a reason why you’re disabling your account from the options provided, then tap Temporarily Disable Account.
4. Enter your password when prompted and tap Temporarily Disable Account again.
How to delete your Instagram account permanently
If you want to delete your Instagram account permanently, you can do so by following these simple steps:
1. Go to the Instagram app and log into your account.
2. Tap on the three lines in the upper-right corner of the screen.
3. Scroll down and tap on “Settings.”
4. Tap on “Security.”
5. Tap on “Deactivate Your Account.”
6. Enter your password and tap on “Deactivate.”
What happens when you delete your Instagram account
When you delete your Instagram account, your profile, photos, videos, comments, likes and followers will be permanently removed. If you’d like to take a break from Instagram but aren’t ready to delete your account, you can temporarily disable your account
How to reactivate your Instagram account
If you’ve deactivated your account, you can reactive it at any time by logging back into Instagram or using your Facebook account to log in. When you reactivate an account that’s been deactivated, your profile and all your photos and videos will be restored. If you deactivate your Instagram account, you can later reactive it without losing any of your followers or photos.
How to download your Instagram data before deletion
It’s fairly easy to download your Instagram data. Here’s how:
1. Tap or your profile picture in the bottom right to go to your profile.
2. Tap in the top right, then tap Settings.
3. Tap Security, then tap Download Data.
4. Enter the email address that you want your data sent to, then tap Request Download.
5. You’ll receive an email with a link to download your data when it’s ready (it can take up to 48 hours to get the email).
FAQs about deleting your Instagram account
If you want to delete your Instagram account, you can do so from the app or the desktop site. Once you delete your account, all of your photos, comments, likes, and followers will be gone permanently. If you just want to take a break from Instagram, you can temporarily disable your account instead.
Before you delete your account:
-Download any content you want to save (optional).
-Save any photos or videos you want to keep by downloading them to your camera roll (optional).
-Remove any apps connected to your Instagram account.
To delete your Instagram account:
-From the app: Tap or your profile picture in the bottom right >Tap > scroll down and tap Delete Your Account > enter your password when prompted and tap Continue > Tap Permanently delete my account.
-From a browser: Log in to Instagramprofile on the web > click Edit Profile > scroll down and click Temporary disable my account > enter your password when prompted and click Submit.
Now that you know how to delete an Instagram account, you might be wondering how to best manage your social media accounts. Here are a few tips:
-First, think about why you’re using social media. Are you trying to connect with friends and family, promote your business, or both?
-Once you know why you’re using social media, it will be easier to determine how often you should be posting. If you’re promoting a business, for example, you’ll want to post more frequently than someone who is just trying to stay in touch with friends and family.
-Be sure to set aside enough time each day or week to properly manage your social media accounts. This includes not only posting content, but also responding to comments and messages.
-When posting content, make sure it is high quality and relevant to your audience. No one wants to see endless photos of your lunch or read mundane status updates.
-Finally, don’t forget to have fun! Social media should be enjoyable, so don’t make it into a chore.