What ever the reason, you may want to delete your Instagram account. Keep in mind that by deleting it you will loose all photos, video and data in that account. Be sure to back up all your data. You can deactivate and delete your account from the Instagram official request page using mobile or desktop web browser. This tutorial will show you how to permanently delete your Instagram account.
Deleting Instagram Account Using Mobile
First you must know that even if Instagram application is available on Google Play Store and IOS App store, you can’t delete your account using the app. To delete your account you must use your mobile web browser.
If you are not sure about deleting your account, consider disabling it temporarily.
1. Go to the Delete Your Account Page on a mobile web browser
Open your mobile web browser and go to the page Delete Your Account.
2. Sign in into your account
You will be asked to sign in into your Instagram account. Enter your E-mail, phone number or username then enter your password. After that, tap Log in button.
You will be redirected to the Delete Your Account Page.
3. Select a reason for deleting
Using the drop-down menu, select the reason why you want to delete your Instagram Account.
4. Re-enter your password
Below the drop-down menu, there is a field where you must enter your password again.
5. Tap delete button
Tap the delete button. The button will be labeled as following: Delete [username], where [username] will be replaced by your username. For example if your username is jamestoto, the button will be labeled “Delete jamestoto”.
Under the button you will see the deletion projected date. You will have 30 days before the account being deleted permanently.
If you change your mind within the 30 days, you can go back, log in into your Instagram account, reactivate your account, and cancel the deletion.
Deleting Instagram Account Using Desktop
1. Go to the Delete Your Account Page on a mobile web browser
Open your desktop web browser and go to the page Delete Your Account.
2. Sign into your account
You will be asked to sign into your account. Enter your Email, Phone number or user name along with your password and click on Log In button.
After that you will be redirected to Delete Your Account page.
3. Select the reason for deleting your Instagram account
Like the web browser method, Use the drop-down menu and select the reason why you want to delete your Instagram Account.
4. Re-enter your password
Below the drop-down menu, there is a field where you must enter your password again.
5. Tap delete button
Tap the delete button. The button will be labeled as following: Delete [username], where [username] will be replaced by your username. For example if your username is jamestoto, the button will be labeled “Delete jamestoto”.
Under the button you will see the deletion projected date. You will have 30 days before the account being deleted permanently.
Like the previous method, if you change your mind within the 30 days, you can go back, log in into your Instagram account, reactivate your account, and cancel the deletion.
Deleting Instagram Account Using Mobile App (Android or IOS)
1. Go to Setting & Privacy
Go to your Account Profile > menu > Settings and privacy.
2. Go to Personal details
Once you are On Settings and privacy go to Accounts Center > Personal details.
3. Delete your account
On personal details, select Account ownership and control > Deactivation or deletion.
4. Select the account to delete
Once you top “Deactivation or deletion, you will be asked to select the account you want to delete (Or deactivate).
Select the account you want to delete, then select the Delete account (If you just want to deactivate your account, select Deactivate account).
5. Select the reason
You will be asked to choose a reason why you are deleting your account. Select the appropriate reason and tap Continue. You will be asked to sign in again to confirm.
