How to Deactivate an Instagram Account
Here’s what to do if you want to disable your Instagram account for a temporary break.
Navigate to Instagram. com in a web browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari, or other) and sign in to your account. Select your profile picture or icon. Select Edit Profile. At the bottom of your profile account page, select Temporarily disable my account. Next to Why Are You Disabling Your Account, click the drop-down arrow, then select a reason for disabling your account. Enter your password, then select Temporarily Disable Account. Instagram confirms that it temporarily disabled your account. To reactivate your account, log in again at Instagram. com. You may not be able to reactivate your account immediately after disabling it, as it takes a few hours for Instagram to complete the process.
Get Out for Good: Permanently Delete Your Instagram Account
Just like disabling your account, you need to delete your account using Instagram.com in a web browser.
In a web browser, navigate to the Instagram Account Deletion page and log in if necessary. The account deletion page is accessible only through the direct link. You can’t get there from your profile. Next to Why do you want to delete, click the drop-down arrow and select a reason. Based on your reason, Instagram suggests deletion alternatives that may be a better solution for you. For example, if you selected Too busy/too distracting, Instagram may suggest removing the application from your mobile device instead of deleting your account. If you want to go ahead with the account deletion, enter your password and select Delete [your account name]. Deletion is permanent. You can’t restore your account and its contents, including photos, videos, and comments.
