How to delete Instagram account permanently

Step 1: It isn’t possible to delete your Instagram account using mobile apps. So, go to the Instagram desktop site, here: https://instagram.com/accounts/remove/request/permanent/

Step 2: Sign in to your existing Instagram account that you want to delete. Once done, select an option from the drop-down list why you want to delete your Instagram account.

Step 3: Re-enter your Instagram account password. The option to delete your Instagram account will appear only after you have selected a reason. Once done, hit ‘Permanently delete my account.’

Similarly, if you want to delete some other Instagram account of yourself, click the username at the top right corner > click the gear icon on your profile > log out. Log back in as the new account you want to delete and repeat the same procedure as above.

Note: If you don’t want to get rid of your Instagram forever, you may also choose to disable it temporarily.

Tips to disable your Instagram account temporarily

Step 1: First of all, it’s possible to disable your Instagram account within the app. Tap the profile icon in the top right corner > Tap ‘edit profile.’

Step 2: Tap ‘Temporarily disable my account’ in the bottom right and select why you want to disable your account. Re-enter the password.

Step 3: The option to disable your account will appear only after you have selected a reason. Tap ‘Temporarily Disable Account’ option.

If you want to start using the account again, all you need to do is log back into the account that you may have disabled.