Temporary Deactivation of an Instagram Account
Below are the steps to temporarily deactivate your Instagram account:
- Log into the account you wish to deactivate using a web browser on your computer or mobile device; note that account deletion cannot be performed through the Instagram app.
- Click on your profile icon located at the top of the Instagram screen.
- Select the ‘Edit Profile’ option.
- Scroll down and choose the ‘Temporarily disable my account’ option.
- Click on the dropdown menu next to the question, “Why are you disabling your account?” and select a reason from the available list.
- Enter your Instagram password.
- Select ‘Temporarily Disable Account’ to complete the process.
Permanent Deletion of an Instagram Account
To permanently delete your Instagram account, please follow these steps:
- Click on the following link: Click here to access the page for permanent account deletion.
- Log into your account and select the reason for deletion.
- Enter your account password.
- Choose the option to ‘Permanently deactivate my account.’
- Click ‘OK’ to confirm the permanent deletion of your account.
Removing an Account from the Instagram App
Instagram allows only one user to be logged into an account at a time, although multiple accounts may be saved on the device. Here are the steps to remove login data from the Instagram app:
- Tap on the three horizontal lines in your Instagram profile.
- Select the ‘Settings’ option.
- Scroll down until you find the ‘Logins’ section.
- Press the ‘Log out of’ option next to the username to erase the login information for that account.