How to Delete My Instagram Account

Updated by: Cheryll, Junella, & Stella

It is essential to understand that deleting the Instagram profile is a final process that will remove your profile, pictures, videos, commentary, likes, and followers. If you decide to rest, Instagram has the Deactivate option. However, please remember that you must log into your account for security reasons to request the omit.

Safeguard your cherished moments before taking the plunge and deleting your account. Consider logging in and downloading a copy of your treasured memories, including photos and posts, from Instagram. Post-deletion, access to Instagram's Data Download tool will be permanently unavailable. It is also essential to ensure you’re logged in to the account you will delete and not on another account.

Deleting Instagram Account on Desktop

Step 1: Login to Your Account.

Access your Instagram account by entering your login credentials.

Step 2: Navigate to Settings.

Click on the More button on the lower right side of your screen, and select Settings on the drop-down menu.

Step 3: Navigate to Meta Account Center.

Navigate to the left of your screen and access the Accounts Center by clicking on it.

Step 4: Navigate to Personal Settings.

Under Account Settings, click Personal Details and choose Account Ownership and Control.

Step 5: Select Deactivation or Deletion.

Within the Account Ownership and Control section, select Deactivation or deletion to initiate the process.

Step 6: Select the Account or Profile.

Choose the specific account or profile you wish to delete from the options provided.

Step 7: Select Delete Account.

Once you've selected the account, click Delete account to confirm your decision. Click Continue to proceed with the deletion process.

Step 8: Re-enter Password.

For security purposes, Instagram will require you to re-enter your password. Just enter your password again.

Step 9: Select the Reason Why You Want to Delete Your Account.

Select why you’re deleting your account and click the Confirm button for this step.

Step 10: Confirm Account Deletion.

Read the information about your account deletion; it will show you the exact date and how to stop it if you change your mind.

Step 11: Check if the Deletion Went Through.

After deleting the account, it will direct you to the login page again. If you want to check if the account deletion is already being processed, you can try logging back in, and it will show you a message if you're going to keep your account. After confirming, click on the Back to log in button.

Note:

You have 30 days to delete your account on Instagram entirely; if you change your mind, just log in again and select the Keep Account button.

Deleting Instagram Account on Mobile

Step 1: Login to Your Account.

Access your Instagram account by entering your login credentials.

Step 2: Navigate to Settings.

First, click the profile button at the bottom-right of the screen. Then, click the three-line button at the top-right.

Step 3: Navigate to Meta Account Center.

To access Meta Account Center, click the Accounts Center button.

Step 4: Navigate to Personal Settings.

Under Account Settings, click Personal Details and choose Account Ownership and Control.

Step 5: Select Deactivation or Deletion.

Within the Account Ownership and Control section, select Deactivation or deletion to initiate the process.

Step 6: Select the Account or Profile.

Choose the specific account or profile you wish to delete from the options provided.

Step 7: Select Delete Account.

Once you've selected the account, click Delete account to confirm your decision. Click Continue to proceed with the deletion process.

Step 8: Select the Reason Why You Want to Delete Your Account.

Select why you’re deleting your account and click the Continue button for this step.

Step 9: Re-enter Password.

For security purposes, Instagram will require you to re-enter your password. Just enter your password again.

Step 10: Confirm Account Deletion.

Read the information about your account deletion; it will show you the exact date and how to stop it if you change your mind.

Step 11: Check if the Deletion Went Through.

After deleting the account, it will direct you to the login page again, and there will be a notification at the bottom of the screen that shows your account is already scheduled for deletion. If you want to check if the account deletion is already being processed, you can try logging back in, and it will show you a message if you're going to keep your account. After confirming, click the Back to log in button.

Note:

You have 30 days to delete your account on Instagram entirely; if you change your mind, just log in again and select the Keep Account button.

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