
How to deactivate Instagram account permanently
If you're looking to deactivate your Instagram account permanently, follow the steps below:
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Open Instagram on your mobile device or go to www.instagram.com on your web browser and log in to your account.
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Navigate to your profile page by tapping on your profile picture or clicking on your profile icon.
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Click on the three horizontal lines in the upper right corner and select "Settings" from the drop-down menu.
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Scroll down and click on "Help" from the list of options.
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Click on "Help Center" and then type "delete account" in the search bar.
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Select "Delete Your Account" from the list of articles that appear.
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Read the information on the "Delete Your Account" page, including the consequences of permanently deleting your account.
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Follow the link provided to the "Delete Your Account" page.
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Select a reason for deleting your account from the drop-down menu.
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Re-enter your password when prompted.
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Click on "Permanently delete my account" to confirm that you want to delete your Instagram account.
Note that once you have deleted your account, you won't be able to reactivate it, and all of your photos, videos, and other information will be permanently deleted.