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How to Delete Instagram Account Temporarily and Permanently, Easy!

Deleting an Instagram account is one way that many people use to take a break from social media and focus more on real life.
How to delete an Instagram account
How to delete an Instagram account. Source: Pinterest

How to Delete Instagram Account Temporarily and Permanently, Easy!

Delete account Instagram is one way that many people use to take a break from social media and focus more on real life.

Instagram provides two options for users who want to delete their accounts, namely permanently and temporarily. You can choose one of them according to your needs.

If you are determined to stop playing Instagram, you can choose to delete your account permanently. So, your account will no longer be usable and completely disappear from Instagram.

On the other hand, for those of you who just want to take a break from the hustle and bustle of cyberspace, you can temporarily deactivate your account and come back later.

How to delete Instagram account temporarily and permanently? Let's see the complete guide in the following article!

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How to Delete Instagram Account Temporarily and Permanently

How to delete an Instagram account
How to delete an Instagram account. Source: Freepik

Instagram is one of the social media most popular with many users around the world, including in Indonesia. There are various contents uploaded on this platform every day.

Unknowingly, many of us spend a lot of time playing Instagram. So, our productivity decreases. If you feel like taking a break, here's how to delete your Instagram account temporarily:

  1. Log in to the Instagram account you want to deactivate;
  2. Click the profile menu located at the far left of the screen;
  3. Next, go to the settings menu with the three-line icon located at the top right of the screen;
  4. Go to the “Account Center” submenu and click “Personal Details”;
  5. Select “Deactivation or deletion”;
  6. Finally, select the “Deactivate account” menu;
  7. Enter the password and click “Continue”;
  8. Wait a moment and you will receive a notification of Instagram account deactivation.

If you are sure that you do not want to use your Instagram account anymore, you can choose the permanent account deletion option.

Please note, permanently deleting an Instagram account will also result in the loss of all posts, reels, and the followers you have.

So, make sure you have backed up all files, whether photos, videos or other important documents before deciding to delete your Instagram account.

If all data is safe, you can continue the process of deleting your Instagram account permanently by clicking the "Delete account" option in the "Deactivate or delete your Instagram account" section.

After selecting the option, you will be directed to another page to choose the reason for deleting the account. If you cannot determine the reason from the available options, you can select "Other" and click the "Continue" menu.

Just like before, the last step to delete an account is to enter the password as a sign of confirmation of approval on Instagram. Done, your account is now permanently deleted. Easy, right?


How to Reactivate a Temporarily Deleted Instagram Account

How to delete an Instagram account
How to Restore a Deactivated Instagram Account. Source: Pinterest

Done with your real-world business? You can still use your temporarily deactivated Instagram account again. Here is a guide to reactivating your Instagram account:

  1. Open the Instagram app;
  2. Enter the username, email, or mobile number associated with the account you wish to activate;
  3. Enter password;
  4. Click “Login”;
  5. Wait a moment and now you can use your account as usual.

If you experience problems when logging in, don't forget to check again whether the data you have entered is correct.

If you still can't log in, you can create a new password by clicking "Forgot password?". Follow the instructions until the password is changed and try to log in again.

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Well, that's a brief description of how to delete an Instagram account temporarily and permanently. Hopefully this article can help!

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