The need to delete an Instagram* account may arise for various reasons: perhaps the account is no longer needed by its owner, or you have decided to completely abstain from social media, or the account was created during adolescence and is now outdated. Or maybe the account owner has passed away, and their relatives would want to erase their digital footprint as much as possible.
Whatever the reason, one thing is important: you need to delete your Instagram* account. By the way, you can delete the account immediately and permanently, or temporarily. We will guide you on how to do this.
Delete your Instagram* account on a computer
Before deleting your Instagram* account, remember that this social network is currently banned in Russia, and users do not have direct access to it.
It is impossible to delete an account through the mobile app. Therefore, it's easiest to do it through a browser on a computer, laptop, or through a browser on a phone.
You need to act according to the following algorithm:
- Go to your profile on Instagram*, scroll down to the "Help" section;
- In the left menu, select "Account Management," and then "Delete Account." A detailed instruction will open, which must be followed;
- Choose one of the reasons for deleting the account, confirm the decision by entering your password
- Click "Permanently delete my account" — and that's it, now it is permanently deleted from Instagram*.
Instagram* will definitely ask why you are deleting the account.
Delete your Instagram* account on a phone
The process of deleting an Instagram* account through the browser on a phone is also simple. Follow these steps:
- Log into your account on Instagram* and click on "My Profile," then — on the settings icon that looks like a gear;
- Find the "Help Center" in the "Information" section and go into it;
First step to deleting an account.
- Now choose "Account Management" and "Delete Account";
- Click "Delete Account," then in the opened window, specify the reason why you are deleting it;
- Enter the password and click the button "Permanently delete account."
Deleted? It's forever!
Delete your Instagram* account temporarily.
Do you remember that once you delete an account, you won't be able to create a new one with the same name? So, if you plan to resume activity on social networks in the future or just want to take a break from Instagram*, do not delete the account permanently but delete it temporarily. At the same time, your profile will remain hidden, as will photos, stories, comments, and likes. You can make the profile active again simply by logging into the profile.
The temporary disable feature is available once a week.
Delete Instagram* account temporarily in a browser on a computer
- Click on the profile picture or choose settings. You can also choose "Profile," click on edit;
- In the lower right corner of the screen, you will see the "Temporary deactivation of account" button. Click it.
- Now you need to indicate the reason why you are deleting the account, enter the password and confirm the intention to delete the account on Instagram*.
Account deleted.
Delete Instagram* account temporarily in a browser on a phone
The principle of deleting an Instagram* account using a phone is approximately the same as with a computer. You need to open a browser, authenticate on Instagram*, select profile editing and click the "Temporarily disable my account" button.
Click the button — and the account will be temporarily disabled.
How to delete a second Instagram* account
Deleting linked profiles is somewhat easier — this can be done directly in the app.
First of all, log into Instagram*, authenticate and go to settings. Select "Logins to multiple accounts."
First of all, go to settings.
And now — confirm the account deletion.
Account deleted.
Deleting an Instagram* account is quite simple. Moreover, it can be just temporarily deactivated. So the choice is always yours: to delete it completely or temporarily.
* Instagram is currently banned in Russia, as it was recognized as an extremist organization.
