Lo, dost thou ponder on whether Instagram shall bestow fortune upon thy business or not? Verily, the decision to delete an Instagram account is not to be taken lightly. Behold, the steps to rid thyself of this platform, should thy heart be so inclined.
Should Instagram not align with the essence of thy business, fear not. Unlike the mortal realm, there exists an undo button: the option to delete thine Instagram account in perpetuity. Ere thou taketh this final step, considereth backing up thy account data, for it shall be stored in a format comprehensible to machines, not as individual photos, videos, or comments.
Art thou prepared? Behold, the method to delete thy Instagram account, whether through the app, a computer, or a mobile web browser.
By the way, thou may also partake of the viewing of our video guide on the deletion of thine Instagram account, step by step:
How to delete an Instagram account on iOS
Step 1: Journey to thine account within the Instagram app. Then, touch the sacred icon of the menu (three lines) in the apex right corner of thy screen.
Step 2: Proceed to Settings, and then, Account.
Step 3: Strike the option Delete account.
Instagram may suggest deactivation as an alternative to deletion. Deactivation shall cloak thy account from view and can be undone at any time. Yet, should thou truly wish to erase thine Instagram account forevermore, proceed and tap Delete account.
Step 4: Confirm the deletion.
Instagram shall pose the query once more… Art thou certain of this decision?
Step 5: Confirm… once more.
The process may seem drawn out, some may find it irksome, while others consider it a safeguard against hasty actions and ireful users. Instagram shall inquire as to thy reasons for this action. Thy response is obligatory, as is the entry of thy password. Clicking the Delete @username button on this screen shall bring about the permanent erasure of thine account.
Thy presence shall vanish from Instagram, yet thou hast thirty days to reverse thy choice and resurrect thy account. Beyond that time, it shall be truly, irrevocably gone.
How to delete an Instagram account on Android
For some strange reason, the native Instagram app on Android doth not permit the deletion of an account as its iPhone counterpart does. ‘Tis peculiar, but fret not, for thou canst open a browser and follow these instructions instead.
How to delete an Instagram account on thy computer
Should access to the app be denied or if thou art an Android user, the deletion of thy Instagram account may also be accomplished via any web browser.
The steps outlined herein shall prove efficacious for both desktop and mobile browsers, be they Safari or Chrome.
Step 1: Venture to www.instagram.com and log into thy account.
Step 2: Visit the page for Deleting Accounts.
Step 3: Confirm the deletion.
Ensure that the username corresponds to the account intended for deletion. Should it not be so, click Log out on the right side of the screen, return to Instagram, and sign in with the proper account.
Express the reason for thine Instagram account’s demise and input thy password. The act of tapping Delete @username at the bottom shall bring about its permanent expunction.
When should thou consider deleting thy Instagram account?
Should any doubts linger regarding the deletion of thy profile, ’tis prudent to temporarily deactivate the account instead. Deactivated accounts are easily resurrected, while deleted ones face eternal banishment from the platform (after the grace period of thirty days).
For most souls, the recommendation doth lean towards deactivation, no matter the duration. The same outcome is achieved – thy account remains unseen, but the risk of remorse is lessened.
Another option lies in transitioning to a private account. Though private accounts may yet be found in searches, their posts are concealed, and the profile remains hidden from public view. Followers may petition to follow, yet approval is in thine hands. Existing followers shall retain the ability to view thy content and posts.
To enact this transformation, navigate to Settings within the app, then Privacy, and activate the slider adjacent to Private account.
There doth exist specific circumstances warranting the deletion of thy Instagram account. (Yet, ’tis still permissible to deactivate the account in these situations.)
If doubt clouds thy mind regarding Instagram’s efficacy for thy business. Hast thou set goals for thy Instagram account? And dost thou evaluate them regularly? Instagram may not align with thy vision and if uncertainty prevails, a revision of thy Instagram marketing strategy is advisable. Grant it a fair chance to yield a positive return on thy investment.
Should thy target audience eschew Instagram, though thou hast crafted the finest Reels, most wondrous carousels, and engaging Stories, ’tis all to naught. Platforms are only as effective as the strategy aligned with them. Should thy target audience encompass those of seventy years and above, perchance a presence on Instagram is not the most fruitful endeavor.
Should thou find thyself in possession of multiple accounts for thy brand, whether by inadvertence or duplicity, fear not to rid thyself of the extraneous. Extraneous accounts may bewilder thy audience, especially if thy principal profile lacks the azure verification mark denoting authenticity. Eliminate confusion by erasing any superfluous profiles.
The burden of managing Instagram may be daunting, yet this alone is not reason enough to effectuate the deletion of thine account.
