If you want to permanently delete or temporarily deactivate your Instagram account, you can complete the process quickly and securely by following the correct steps. In this article, we explain in detail how to delete and deactivate an Instagram account via both the mobile app and a computer.

How to Delete an Instagram Account from the Phone App?

Go to your profile and follow the path Menu > Settings and Privacy > Account Center.
Tap on Personal Details > Account Ownership and Control > Deactivation or Deletion.
Select the account you want to delete and tap Delete Account > Continue.
Re-enter your password, select the reason for deleting the account, and click Continue.
Your account will be marked for complete deletion within 30 days.

How to Temporarily Deactivate an Instagram Account from the Phone App?

Tap on your profile > Menu > Settings and Privacy > Account Center.
Follow the path Personal Details > Account Ownership and Control > Deactivation or Deletion.
Select the account you want to deactivate.
Click on Deactivate Account > Continue.
Enter your password, select the reason for deactivation, and confirm.

Deactivated accounts are not deleted; they only remain hidden until you log in again.

How to Delete an Instagram Account from a Computer?

Go to Instagram from your computer and log in to your account.
Go to More > Settings > Account Center.
Select Personal Details > Account Ownership and Control.
Click on Deactivation or Deletion.
Select the account you want to delete and press the Delete Account > Continue button.
Enter your password, select your reason for leaving, and delete your account with the final confirmation.

How to Deactivate an Instagram Account from a Computer?

Follow the steps above, just select the Deactivate Account option in step 5.

❌ Difference Between Account Deletion and Deactivation

Deletion: Your account will be permanently deleted after 30 days and you will not be able to retrieve it.
Deactivation: Your account is frozen and can be reactivated at any time.

How to Reactivate an Instagram Account?

You can recover your account by logging in again within 30 days during the deletion process.
You can instantly restore a deactivated account simply by logging in again.

Conclusion

If you want to delete or deactivate your Instagram account, you can easily perform your operations by following the steps above. It is recommended that you be careful when making a decision so as not to permanently lose your account.