Delete your Instagram account

At the point when you delete your account, your Profile, photos, videos, remarks, preferences, and followers will be forever taken out. You can likewise decide to have some time off and briefly debilitate your account all things considered.

How to Delete Instagram Account

How do I temporarily disable my Instagram account?

We're currently testing changes to this feature. If you see the option to Temporarily deactivate my account, follow these steps instead.

If you temporarily disable your account, your profile, photos, comments and likes will be hidden until you reactivate it by logging back in. You can only disable your Instagram account from a computer or mobile browser.

To temporarily disable your account:

1.       Instagram.com for a computer:

·         Log in to instagram.com from a computer. You can't temporarily disable your account from within the Instagram app.

·         Click your profile picture in the top right and click Profile, then click Edit profile.

·         Scroll down, then click Temporarily disable my account in the bottom right.

·         Select an option from the drop-down menu next to Why are you disabling your account? and re-enter your password. The option to disable your account will only appear after you've selected a reason from the menu and entered your password.

·         Click Temporarily to disable the account.

2.       Instagram.com for a computer:

·         You'll need to be able to log in to your account to temporarily disable it. If you can't remember your password or username, take a look at some tips for logging in.

·         If you don't want to disable your account but want to change who can see it, you can set your posts to private or block people.

·         Note: Follow these instructions if you'd like to delete your Instagram account.

How do I delete my Instagram account?

When you delete your account, your Profile, photos, videos, comments, likes, and followers will be permanently removed. If you'd just like to take a break, you can temporarily disable your account instead.

After your account has been deleted, you can sign up again with the same username or add that username to another account as long as it hasn't been taken by a new person on Instagram.

Bear in mind that if your account has been removed for violating Community Guidelines, you may not be able to sign up again with the same username.

For security reasons, we can't delete an account for you. You'll need to be able to log in to your account to request deletion. If you can't remember your password or username, take a look at some tips for logging in.

To request the permanent deletion of your account:

Before deleting your account, you may want to log in and download a copy of your information (such as your photos and posts) from Instagram. After your account has been deleted, you will not have access to Instagram's Data Download tool.

·         Go to the Delete your account Page from a mobile browser or computer. If you aren't logged in to Instagram on the web, you'll be asked to log in first. You can't delete your account from within the Instagram app.

·         Select an option from the drop-down menu next to Why are you deleting your account? and re-enter your password. The option to permanently delete your account will only appear after you've selected a reason from the menu.

·         Click or tap Delete [username].

If you'd like to delete a different account:

·         Click or tap the username in the top right of the Delete your account Page.

·         Click or tap next to Edit profile and select Log out.

·         Log back in as the account that you want to delete and follow the directions above.

After 30 days of your account deletion request, your account and all your information will be permanently deleted, and you won't be able to retrieve your information. During those 30 days, the content will remain subject to Instagram's Terms of Use and Data Policy and will not be accessible to other people using Instagram.

It may take up to 90 days to complete the deletion process after it begins. Copies of your content may remain after the 90 days in backup storage that we use to recover in the event of a disaster, software error, or other data loss event. We may also keep your information for things such as legal issues, term violations, or harm prevention efforts. Learn more about this in our Data Policy.

How do I access or review my data on Instagram?

You're in control of your data on Instagram. You can view your account data or download a copy of your data on Instagram at any time.

Review your data on Instagram.

Instagram app for Android and iPhone:

1.       Tap your profile picture in the bottom right to go to your profile.

2.       Tap in the top right, then tap your activity.

3.       Tap  Account history, to view changes you've made to your account. From here, you may be able to make additional changes by tapping on the change.

4.       To filter your account history, tap Sort & filter in the top right and select your sorting preferences or the date range, then tap Apply.

Instagram.com from a Computer:

 

You'll need to download your data to review it.

1.       Click your profile picture in the top right-hand corner, then click Settings.

2.       Click Privacy and security.

3.       Scroll down to Data download and click Request download.

4.       Enter the email address where you'd like to receive a link to your data.

5.       Click next to HTML or JSON to select the format you'd like to receive your data in, then click Next.

6.       Enter your Instagram account password and click Request download.

7.       You'll soon receive an email titled Your Instagram Data with a link to your data. Click Download data and follow the instructions to finish downloading your information.

Instagram.com from a mobile browser:

You'll need to download your data to review it.

1.       Tap your profile picture in the bottom right to go to your profile.

2.       Tap Settings in the top left.

3.       Tap Privacy and security.

4.       Scroll down to Data download and tap Request download.

5.       Enter the email address where you'd like to receive a link to your data.

6.       Tap next to HTML or JSON to select the format that you'd like to receive your data in, then tap Next.

7.       Enter your Instagram account password and tap Request download.

8.       You'll soon receive an email titled Your Instagram Data with a link to your data. Tap Download data and follow the instructions to finish downloading your information.

Downloading a copy of your data on Instagram

If you want a copy of everything you've shared on Instagram, you can request a download of your data in a machine-readable HTML or JSON format. You'll need your Instagram account password to request this information. Learn more if you've forgotten your password or can't log in.

How would I permanently delete my Instagram account?

The most effective method to delete your Instagram account:

  • ·         Go to the Instagram site and sign into your account.
  • ·         Go to the account cancellation page.
  • ·         Starting from the drop menu, pick the explanation you are erasing your account.
  • ·         Enter your password again. Then snap or tap the delete button.

How do I delete my Instagram account on mobile?

Here's how:

  • ·         Open your mobile browser.
  • ·         Go to Instagram's Delete Your Account page.
  • ·         If you're not logged in, follow the prompt to log in to your account.
  • ·         Select an option when asked why you are disabling your account.
  • ·         Re-enter your password.
  • ·         Press Permanently Delete My Account.

Why can't I delete my Instagram account?

For security reasons, we can't delete an account for you. You'll need to be able to log into your account to request deletion. If you can't remember your password or username, see some tips for logging in.

Where is the delete account page on Instagram?

To check if it is, go to your profile, tap the hamburger menu in the top right, and select Settings. Then go to Account, and scroll down to the bottom of the menu. You may see a “Delete Account” button under the “Branded Content” button.

How do I delete my Instagram account on the 2021 app?

Click your profile picture in the top right and click Profile, then click Edit Profile. Scroll down, then click Temporarily disable my account in the bottom right. Select an option from the drop-down menu next to Why are you disabling your account? and re-enter your password.

How do I delete my Instagram account on my iPhone 2020?

Step 1: Log into your account via the person icon and head to your profile page.
Step 2: Select edit profile, and scroll to the bottom of the page. There will be an option that says "temporarily disable my account."
Step 3: You will be prompted to provide a reason as to why you're disabling your account.

How do you delete your Instagram account on your iPhone?

How to delete or disable your Instagram account on iPhone

  • ·         Open the Instagram app and tap your profile picture in the bottom-right corner.
  • ·         Tap the three stacked lines in the top-right, then select Settings.
  • ·         Tap Account, then Delete Account at the bottom of the page.

Will deleting the Instagram app delete my account?

Does Deleting the Instagram App Delete Your Account. No. Uninstalling or deleting the app will not permanently delete your account. It will merely remove the app from your phone.

How do you know if someone has deleted their Instagram?

If they've just changed their username, their tag and/or your conversation with them will reflect this new username. If their tag doesn't appear, or your messages with them say, “Instagram user,” they've either deactivated their account or they've blocked you.

Can I see who blocked me on Instagram?

To know if someone blocked you on Instagram, you should try searching for their account. If you can't find their account or see the profile image, you may have been blocked. Instagram doesn't send notifications for blocked accounts, so you won't be alerted if someone blocks you.