How to permanently delete your Instagram account

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(Pocket-lint) – Trying to delete your Instagram but can’t find where the option is buried? Do not worry. Pocket-lint tells you how in this guide. Remember that when you delete your account, your profile, photos, videos, comments, likes and followers will be permanently deleted. You can choose to deactivate your account instead. But that’s not what we’re talking about here. It’s about how to get rid of your Instagram once and for all.

How to delete your Instagram account

One thing is certain: you must log into your Instagram account in order to request the permanent deletion of your Instagram account. Once you have logged in, you can request permanent removal from Instagram.com on a mobile browser or a desktop browser. You can also do this from the Instagram app for iPhone. Once your account is deleted, you can sign up again with the same username, as long as it hasn’t been taken by someone new on Instagram.

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instagram.com

1. Go to instagram.com in your browser and log in to your Instagram account.
2. Go to the Delete your account page from a mobile browser or a computer.
3. Select an option from the menu “Why do you want to delete [nom du compte] ?” and re-enter your password.
4. The option to permanently delete your account will only appear after you select a reason and enter your password.
5. Click or tap To delete [nom d’utilisateur].

Instagram app

1. Open the instagram app on your iPhone and log into your Instagram account.
2. Touch Profile or your profile picture at the bottom right to access your profile.
3. Touch More options in the top right, then tapSettings.
4. Press on Accountthen on Delete account downstairs.
5. Press on Delete account, then on Continue deleting account.
6. Select an option in the option “Why do you want to delete [nom du compte] ?” and re-enter your password.
7. The option to permanently delete your account will only appear after you select a reason and enter your password.
8. Press on To delete [nom d’utilisateur], then press OK to confirm.

What happens after I request permanent deletion?

According to Instagram, here’s what happens after you request the permanent deletion of your Instagram account.

• After 30 days of your account deletion request, your account and all of your information will be permanently deleted.
• After 30 days, you will not be able to recover your information.
• During these 30 days, the content is not accessible to other people using Instagram.
• The removal process may take up to 90 days after it begins.

You want to know more ? Visit Instagram’s support page.

How to backup your Instagram account

Before deleting your account, you might want to log in and download a copy of your information (like your photos and posts) from Instagram. Just use Instagram’s data download tool. Pocket-lint also has a complete guide on how this tool works, which is an effective method to back up all your photos and posts before deleting your Instagram account: How to Download and View Your Instagram Data Report.

Written by Maggie Tillman.