Instagram is one of the most popular social networks on the planet. The photo sharing site and app has grown into a large community. 300 million Daily users in 2017. But some may want to leave it and delete their Instagram account. If so, we have all the details.
This guide will go over everything users need to know about how to delete an Instagram account. Alternatively, we’ll explain the benefits of temporarily disabling it instead. Instead of throwing everything away when you delete it permanently.
Whether Instagram is taking up too much of your time or you don’t want to see all the politics, the best step is to delete your account. Many also choose it over privacy concerns. It is extremely simple and only takes a few seconds. Lets start.
Over the years, Instagram has really evolved. Now in 2017 we have a story mode, tons of sharing features, plenty of filters and the direct message option is great. Last year, they even added live video streaming similar to Facebook Live.
Though this may not matter. Some want to delete everything and move on. Whatever your reason, here are two important steps users should know when deleting an Instagram account.
How to Delete Your Instagram Account
First of all, you cannot delete your account within the mobile app. Whether this is iPhone or Samsung Galaxy, it will not work. Users need to enter a computer or mobile browser to complete the task. It can be done from a phone, not just with the app.
Before deleting your account, we recommend: read about temporarily disabling he first Once you delete it, everything and all your photos or videos are gone forever. Disabling it will allow them to stay until you want to go back. If not, here are the instructions.
Say why you’re leaving and hit the big red Delete button
- Entrance Instagram.com from a computer or mobile browser
- Select Edit Profile and go to Deactivate or Delete Account
- Alternatively, just go to: Delete Your Account Page
- Choose why you are deleting your account from the drop down menu (Delete option will appear after selecting the reason)
- Re-enter your account password
- Click the red button
This much. You have now permanently deleted your Instagram account permanently. As a reminder, everything will be lost forever. We recommend backing up or saving important photos or videos first, as you cannot get them back after pressing the Delete button according to our instructions above.
If you want to delete a different account (for those with multiple accounts), click the username in the upper right corner of the delete page and log out. Then log in with the correct account and follow the steps above.
Temporarily Disable Instagram Account
Another option for users is to temporarily disable an account instead. It seems like it’s gone forever, but it’s not. If you disable an account temporarily, by logging back in, your profile, photos, comments, and likes will be hidden until you re-enable them.
The steps are almost exactly the same, you just have to hit edit profile instead of going to the delete page and scroll down to disable it temporarily. Here are the instructions.
- Entrance Instagram.com from a computer or mobile browser
- Select Edit Profile in the top right and go to Temporarily Disable Account
- Choose why you are deactivating your account from the drop down menu (A deactivation option will appear after making the selection)
- Re-enter your account password
- click the big button
As a reminder, you can only deactivate your account once a week. So make sure you’re ready before hitting the aforementioned button. To reactivate, go to Instagram.com and sign in to your account. It will be activated instantly and everything will return. Including all photos, videos, comments and likes.
We’re all done. Users can now be less distracted without the temptation to open Instagram. Someone who is stalking or harassing you can no longer or for whatever reason. Again, save everything before deleting an account. Or play it safe and deactivate your account instead. Leave a comment below for your questions.
