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Heres how to delete Instagram account permanently

Want to delete your Instagram account permanently? Here's a step-by-step guide for you to erase your entire account in a few seconds.

Published By: Pranav Sawant | Published: Aug 16, 2024, 03:49 PM (IST)

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Highlights

  • Instagram allows users to erase their entire account with few taps.
  • Once deleted, users cannot retrieve anything from the account.
  • Users can also deactivate their account temporarily.
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Instagram is addictive and users may want to get off the platform entirely for that reason. In this guide, we will explore the step-by-step process of permanently deleting your Instagram account, so you no longer get distracted by it. 

How to delete Instagram account permanently

Step 1: Open the Instagram app 

To begin the process of deleting your Instagram account, you will need to access the Instagram app or website. Assuming most people already have the app, you can open the app and log in if haven’t already. 

Step 2: Tap on the Hamburger icon to open Settings 

After logging in, navigate to the account deletion page. This page is where you can initiate the process of permanently deleting your Instagram account. To do this, tap on your profile, then tap on the hamburger icon on the top, which looks like three horizontal lines. Then tap on Settings.

Step 3: Head to Account Centre

Tap on Account Centre, then click on Personal details to visit the account deletion page.

Step 4: Tap on Account ownership and control. 

Once you are on the Personal details page, tap on Account ownership and control. Then tap on deletion to permanently delete, followed by Delete account. Users can also deactivate their account for some time by tapping on Deactivation. 

Deleting your Instagram account permanently is a straightforward process and better to completely erase your account if you never plan to visit it again. But for those who are still unsure can deactivate their account for a while. 

Things to know before deleting Instagram

– Before deleting your Instagram account, consider downloading any data or content you wish to keep.

– Remember that once you delete your account, you will lose access to all your photos, videos, followers, and other account information.