It’s pretty easy to set up an Instagram account and the joy it brings while browsing the feed and reel is fantastic. But have you ever thought to delete your Instagram account permanently or deactivate your Instagram account temporarily? Well, doing so can be a task in itself. [हिंदी में पढ़ें]
So, we have prepared a detailed guide with steps to help you delete your Instagram account. This guide will tell you how you can delete your Instagram account on permanently or deactivate it temporarily.
When one should deactivate their Instagram account? Well, if you are taking a temporary break, instead of deleting your Insta profile permanently, you can use deactivate Instagram account feature so you won’t lose your followers and posts.
How to delete your Instagram account permanently
Permanently deleting the Instagram account removes every detail from the app including profile, photos, videos, comments, and losing followers. The process is irreversible which means once the account is removed, you can retrieve it either way.
Interestingly, Meta-owned Instagram doesn’t provide a direct option within the app to delete the account but it has embedded it within the Help Center page. No wonder, why. For this purpose, users need to go down the page and find the option. Well, here’s how to permanently delete your Instagram account.
Simply, go to “Delete your account page” on a mobile or PC browser.
The page will ask you to log in on the browser if aren’t already logged in.
It will ask you to select a reason from the drop-down menu why you want to delete your Instagram account. Also, it will provide some solutions for you if pick any of the concerns. Pick any of the reasons.
Re-enter the password to go forward.
Click on the button “Delete [username]” to permanently delete the Instagram account.
Facebook-owned social media platform takes 30 days to process the Instagram account deletion request offering a period if you change your mind. For this period, your profile won’t be visible to others but you can still access it.
How to download Instagram data through the mobile app
Open the Instagram app and head to the profile page.
Click on the three-line option in the right upper corner to open a menu.
Click on the “Your Activity” option.
Scroll down and tap on the “Download Your Information” option.
You will be asked to provide an email ID if you haven’t already linked one. Click on the “Request Download” button.
Enter your Instagram password and follow the instructions to download the data.
How to download Instagram data through the web browser on a PC
Open Instagram.com on a PC browser.
Tap on your profile image to go to the profile page.
Click on the “Settings” icon to open the menu.
Head to the “Privacy and security” option.
Scroll down to find “Data Download” and tap on the “Request Download” option.
Provide a valid email address and choose the format you want to get your data from two options – HTML or JSON.
Enter your Instagram account password and tap on the “Request Download” button to submit the request.
How to download Instagram data through the web browser on a PC
Open Instagram.com on a PC browser.
Tap on your profile image to go to the profile page.
Click on the “Settings” icon to open the menu.
Head to the “Privacy and security” option.
Scroll down to find “Data Download” and tap on the “Request Download” option.
Provide a valid email address and choose the format you want to get your data from two options – HTML or JSON.
Enter your Instagram account password and tap on the “Request Download” button to submit the request.
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