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Instagram is one of the few social media platforms that are now engraved into our lifestyles. Whether sharing your vacation photos on Story, watching reels, or keeping a tab on your friends, Instagram is one platform to get all these. However, having so much screen time on the platform can be overwhelming for many. This is why people prefer to delete their Instagram to get a breather or even take a small break from the social media platform by deactivating it. But how do you do it? In this guide, we will help you with the steps to delete your Instagram . If you don't want to delete your permanently, then there is also an option to deactivate it. So, without wasting much time, let's begin.
Here's how you can delete your Instagram from your Android or iOS device.
Step 1: Open the Instagram application on your Android or iOS device.
Step 2: Go to Profile by clicking on the Hamburger menu.
Step 3: Open Centre and then go to Personal Details
Step 4: Now, tap on Ownership and Control and select the Deactivation or Deletion option.
Step 5: Select the you want to remove and select Delete , then tap on Continue.
Step 6: Select the reason for deleting your . Enter your Instagram and follow the on-screen instructions to delete your Instagram permanently.
Instagram gives you two options to permanently delete your Instagram on a PC or laptop. Check both the methods below:
Method 1
Step 1: Sign into your Instagram on any browser on your computer. Enter the following link: https://www.instagram.com/s/remove/request/permanent/
Step 2: Now, select the reason from the drop-down menu and re-enter your Instagram .
Step 3: Click the Delete button, and your will be permanently deleted.
Method 2:
Step 1: Open the Instagram application on your browser.
Step 2: Click on the Hamburger menu at the bottom and select the s Centre option.
Step 3: Go to Personal details > Ownership and Control> Deactivation or deletion.
Step 4: Select the you wish to delete and tap on Delete on the next screen.
Step 5: Enter your and follow the prompts to delete your Instagram .
If you want to take a break from Instagram, you can deactivate it. With this feature, you can log back into your Instagram anytime and use it as it is. Here's how you can deactivate your Instagram on mobile and laptop.
Here's how you can deactivate your Instagram from your Android or iOS device:
Step 1: Open the Instagram application on your Android or iOS device.
Step 2: Click on the Hamburger menu and then go to the Centre option.
Step 3: Click on the Personal Details and then tap on Ownership and Control option.
Step 4: Now, tap on the Deactivation or Deletion option.
Step 5: Select the profile you want to deactivate and tap on it.
Step 6: Tap on the Deactivate option and tap on Continue.
Step 7: Enter your and follow the on-screen instructions to deactivate your Instagram .
Here's how you can deactivate your Instagram on your computer.
Step 1: Open the Instagram website on your browser.
Step 2: Select the s Centre option from the Hamburger menu at the bottom.
Step 3: Go to Personal details > Ownership and Control> Deactivation or Deletion.
Step 4: Select the desired and then click on Deactivate .
Step 5: Enter your and follow the prompts to delete your Instagram .
Instagram allows you to reactivate your if you change your mind after deleting or deactivating it. There is a 30-day window after you delete or deactivate your . If you wish to reactivate your during this tenure, you can simply to the Instagram application and enter your name and . With this, you can easily use your .
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