If you have decided to close your Instagram account, follow these steps to deactivate or delete it permanently.
Step 1: Access Your Profile Settings
Tap on your profile picture located in the bottom right corner to navigate to your profile. Then, tap the three horizontal lines in the top right corner.
Step 2: Navigate to Account Settings
Within the menu, select “Settings and privacy” to access your account settings. Next, tap on “See more” under Accounts Center, and then select “Personal details.”
Step 3: Deactivate or Delete Account
Under the “Personal details” section, look for “Account ownership and control.” Tap on it to access the option to either deactivate or permanently delete your account.
Step 4: Confirm Your Decision
Instagram will provide you with additional information about deactivating or deleting your account. Follow the on-screen instructions and confirm your decision to proceed.
Step 5: Enter Your Password
As an added security measure, Instagram will prompt you to enter your account password to confirm the deactivation or deletion process.
Step 6: Review Your Account Deletion
Before finalizing the closure of your account, Instagram may ask you to review the consequences of permanently deleting your account, such as losing your profile, photos, videos, and followers.
Step 7: Click on Deactivate or Delete
Once you have reviewed the information provided by Instagram, proceed by clicking on the “Deactivate” or “Delete” option, depending on whether you wish to deactivate or permanently remove your account.
Step 8: Provide Feedback (Optional)
Instagram may ask for feedback on why you are deleting your account. You can choose to provide feedback or skip this step if you prefer not to share your reasons.
Step 9: Final Confirmation
Confirm your decision one final time by selecting “Yes, I’m sure” or a similar confirmation button to complete the account closure process.
Step 10: Receive Confirmation Email
After successfully deactivating or deleting your Instagram account, you will receive a confirmation email from Instagram confirming the closure of your account.
Step 11: Account Closure Process Complete
Congratulations! You have now successfully closed your Instagram account. Remember that this process is irreversible, so ensure that this is the decision you truly want to make.
Step 12: Take a Break or Consider Rejoining
Whether you are taking a break from social media or considering rejoining Instagram in the future, remember that you can always sign back up using the same email address or phone number.
