How To Delete Your Instagram Account

Download Your Account Data Before Deleting

When you delete your Instagram account, it will also wipe out all your photos, reels, messages, and other memories that is irretrievable. So if you don’t wish to lose your data, then I suggest you download it first. For this, you need to send a request to the app first. Here is how to do it.

How to Delete Your Instagram Account Permanently

Instagram offers several ways to permanently remove your account from its database, and you can do so across all major platforms. That’s why, we’re prepared the following set of instructions to delete your account on iPhone, Android, and on the web.

Delete Instagram Account on iPhone

While the process of deleting your Instagram account on the iOS app is pretty straightforward, the process still takes about 30 days before your profile is lost to oblivion. Once that period has passed, there is no way to recover your account or any data within it. With that said, if you are still rigid on your decision, then follow these steps.
Doing so will deactivate your account. If you don’t log into it for the next month, Instagram will permanently delete your account.

Delete Instagram Account on Android

The process remains more or less the same on the Android app. That is because it shares the same layout as its iOS counterpart. But if you still need help, then take a look at these steps.
As I explained above, your account will remain deactivated till you log in again. If you fail to do so for the next 30 days, then Instagram will wipe your profile.

Delete Instagram Account on the Web

Instagram web has a slightly different interface so while the steps remain mostly unchanged from the mobile version, the menus, and their position will be different. So here is how you can delete your Instagram profile on the web.

Delete Instagram to Get More Productive

I love using Instagram. As I said before, I love the community as it’s not too hateful and I also love its easy user interface. However, spending too much time on social media is never a good thing, and hence I permanently deleted my account.
If you just want a little break from your Instagram buddies and social media in general, then it is best to deactivate your Instagram account temporarily. If you prefer doing that instead, you can check out our Deactivate your Instagram account guide to learn how to do it. You can also use Screen Time on iPhone or Digital Wellbeing on Android to limit your daily Instagram usage. Or a third-party app like Digital Detox to fix your Instagram addiction. Whether you want to take that drastic step or just want to deactivate it for a certain period is your choice. Do let us know what you have decided by writing in the comments section below.