There are various reasons why you might want to delete your Instagram account. Perhaps you’re trying to detox from social media or you want to start fresh with a new account. Regardless of your reasons, this simple guide will show you step-by-step on how to permanently delete your Instagram account.
Note: Once your account is deleted, you can’t sign up again with the same username or add that username to another account, and we can’t reactivate deleted accounts. You may want to download your data before deleting your account.
Step-by-Step Guide to Deleting Your Instagram Account
1. Log into your Instagram account on a web browser
It’s important to note that you can’t delete your Instagram account from the Instagram app itself. You need to use a web browser, either on your phone, tablet, or computer.
2. Visit the Delete Your Account page
This page can be accessed directly via https://www.instagram.com/accounts/remove/request/permanent/. Instagram doesn’t make it easy to find, hence the direct link.
3. Select an option from the drop-down menu
On the Delete Your Account page, Instagram wants to know why you are leaving. Select the reason from the drop down menu. If your reason isn’t listed, you can select ‘Something else’.
4. Re-enter your Instagram password
This is a security measure to ensure you are the account owner. Enter your password again to continue.
5. Click on the button ‘Permanently delete my account’
Once you have selected a reason and entered your password, the option to permanently delete your account will appear. Click the button to proceed.
6. Confirmation
Instagram will ask you to confirm this action. Once you do, your Instagram account and all associated data will be permanently deleted from Instagram.
And there you have it! That’s how you can delete your Instagram account. Remember, once you’ve deleted your Instagram account, there’s no going back. Make sure it’s what you really want before going ahead.
