These social networking apps and sites are addictive! It’s easy to connect with friends, chat, and share our thoughts. Instagram is the most used photo-sharing app for iOS and Android users.
You can remove your Instagram account if you decide not to use it anymore. However, all your followers, photos, comments, and likes will be deleted. Let’s look at how to delete an Instagram account.
How to delete your Instagram account
Before we get to the guide on how to delete an Instagram account, let me remind you that you have the option to deactivate it. You can deactivate your account at any time by logging in. All data will remain intact, including photos, comments, and followers.
How do I download Instagram data?
Before we show you how permanently to delete your Instagram account, here is another important thing. You can choose to first download your data.
You can download your Instagram data and delete it permanently by following these steps:
- Step 1: Open the Instagram app on your phone and log into your account to delete it if you haven’t already.
- Step 2: Tap on your profile account
- Step 3: Tap the hamburger icon and choose Settings
- Step 4: Select the Security option from the list.
- Step 5: Tap on Download Data to save a copy of everything that you’ve shared on Instagram.
- Step 6: Type your email address into the box and click Request Download.
How to delete your Instagram account with the browser
You can delete your Instagram account by using your browser on your computer or your mobile device.
- Step 2: Log in to your Instagram account
- Step 3: Next, you will be asked “Why are You Deleting Your Account?” Choose one of the following answers
- Step 4: Re-enter your password
- Step 5: Click the “Delete” button
How to delete your Instagram account with the app
You can delete your Instagram account by using a mobile application.
- Step 1: Open Instagram on your phone and log in with the account that you wish to delete.
- Step 2: Tap on the hamburger icon (menu), and then tap Settings
- Step 3: Tap on the Help option
- Step 4: Select a Help Center
- Step 5: In the search box, type “delete Account”. Step 5: Type “delete account” in the search box. Next, click on “How do I delete my Instagram Account?”
- Step 6: Click on the link to delete your account
- Step 7: Select one reason for deleting your account.
- Step 8: Enter your Instagram password again and then tap Delete.
