Want to take a break from social media? Here’s what you need to do

Social media can be an overwhelming space and sometimes even a little toxic for people sometimes. So, it’s natural for anyone to take a step back from this constant conversation. One way to do this by deleting social media accounts completely. Another way of taking a break and detoxifying is by deactivating these accounts. Also Read: Instagram Reels Beat TV And YouTube to Become India’s Top Daily Video Platform

So, here is a step-by-step guide that will help you take a break from social media, including Facebook and Instagram: Also Read: Amazon To Bring Its FIRST AR Glasses To Rival Meta? All We Know So Far

How to deactivate your Instagram account from your PC

Step 1: Log in to instagram.com from your PC.
Step 2: Click your profile picture in the top right and then click Profile.
Step 3: Now, click on Edit Profile option.
Step 4: Scroll down and then click Temporarily Deactivate my Account in the bottom right corner of the window.
Step 5: Select an option from the drop-down menu next to Why are you deactivating your account?
Step 6: Re-enter your password.
Step 7: Click Temporarily deactivate Account option.
Step 8: Click Yes to confirm. Also Read: Apple Joins Meta, Microsoft In AI Copyright Controversy: Is iPhone-Maker Training AI With Authors' Books?

How to deactivate your Instagram account from iOS app

Step 1: Open Instagram on your iPhone and log in.
Step 2: Tap your profile picture in the bottom right to go to your profile.
Step 3: Tap more options in the top right, then tap Settings and Privacy option.
Step 4: Tap Account, then tap Delete account at the bottom.
Step 5: Tap Deactivate account.
Step 6: Select an option from the drop-down menu below Why are you deactivating your account?
Step 7: Re-enter the password for your account.
Step 8: Tap Temporarily Deactivate Account.

How to deactivate your Facebook account from your PC

Step 1: Open Facebook on a web browser and login to your account.
Step 2: Click your profile picture in the top right of the window.
Step 3: Select Settings and privacy option.
Step 4: Next click Settings option.
Step 5: Now Click Privacy option and then click Your Facebook Information.
Step 6: Click Deactivation and Deletion option.
Step 7: Now Choose Deactivate Account, and then click Continue to Account Deactivation and follow the instructions to confirm.

How to deactivate your Facebook account from iOS or Android app

Step 1: Open Facebook app on your iPhone or iPad.
Step 2: In the bottom right of Facebook, tap menu option.
Step 3: Scroll down and tap Settings & Privacy option and then tap Settings.
Step 4: Tap Profile Access and Control option.
Step 5: Now tap Deactivation and Deletion option.
Step 6: Tap Deactivate Account, then tap Continue to Account Deactivation and follow the instructions to confirm.