How to delete your Instagram account ?

We get it Instagram can be overwhelming at times it might be because of the impossible standards of beauty you see on it, or it might be the glamorous lifestyles, people living their best lives, and we can't forget the worst aspect of it the significant FOMO, sometimes you just need a break from it.

Understandably, you want to delete your Instagram account. But it is also essential to understand that all you see online is not necessarily true. Living in the 21st century, where we all have unlimited access to face tune and editing apps, it becomes a problem in distinguishing what's real and what's not.

So if you have indeed taken a decision to delete your Instagram account, we are going to give you few simple steps on how to do so, and if you simply want a break from Instagram and don't won't want to completely wipe off everything, we will also add in steps where you can deactivate your Instagram instead of deleting it, we also have posts on how to reactivate your Instagram account you know just in case

Steps to delete your Instagram account

First, Instagram doesn't allow you to delete your account via the app, so you have to go to the browser and get on from there.

Let it be known that once you decide to delete your account, everything you ever posted gets deleted, including your comments, likes and shares.

Step 1: Go to Instagram

Go log in to your Instagram account that you want to delete from your browser

Step 2: Profile Icon

Tap on the Instagram profile icon and go to the profile option

Step 3: Delete

To delete Instagram account, go to the Delete Your Account page on the desktop or mobile site and login

Step 4: Reason

Now, a drop-down box appears. Why are you deleting your account? The options are same as the ones you get when you deactivate Instagram accounts, namely Too many ads, Privacy concerns, Concerned about my data, etc.

Step 5: Confirmation

Then, you will have to Enter your password and hit the Permanently delete my account at the bottom of the Instagram screen

Now going to on how to deactivate your Instagram account

Step 1: Go to Instagram

Go and Log in to your Instagram account that you

want to delete from your browser

Step 2: Profile Icon

Tap on the Instagram profile icon and go to the profile option

Step 3: Deactivate

Now scrolling down, you will see the temporarily disable account button

Step 4: Reason

Now, a drop-down box appears. Why are you deleting your account? Asking you the reason for the break, the options are pretty: too many ads, Privacy concerns, Concern about my data, etc.

Step 5: Confirmation

Then, you have to Enter your password and hit the Permanently delete my account at the bottom of the screen

Another thing you have to be careful about is once you have deactivated your account, you need to come back before 30 days because, after that, Instagram permanently takes down your account and you can't recover it .

How to save your data before you delete your Instagram account

We talked about how deleting your account means everything is wiped off right; well, as it turns out, there's something to help you with that

Step 1: Open Instagram

Open Instagram and then go to your profile icon

Step 2: Settings

Go to the setting option

Step 3: Download Data

As you scroll download, you'll see the download data

Step 4: Email

Now, you have the option to mail a copy to the required email.

Instagram will send the copy in a day or 2, and this is a really great option if you decide to go through your posts and pictures.

Conclusion

According to research, the FOMO caused by Instagram can lead to destructive body image issues, poor schedules. Like many social media, Instagram has many advantages, such as networking and community participation. Still, the negative impacts are also something that one needs to take care of.

So the occasional social media detox might be necessary in the modern world, and taking time to live in the real world where you are not connected to people 24/7 might not be so terrible.

If you are on track and want to spend time on Instagram well, you should follow us and install our app Reelit to keep exploring new trends and download your favorite reels. And while you are at it make sure to check out our Instagram video downloader while you are at it