{"id":4341,"date":"2025-05-07T17:36:42","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T12:06:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/?p=4341"},"modified":"2025-05-05T17:39:43","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T12:09:43","slug":"delete-instagram-account","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/delete-instagram-account\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Delete an Instagram Account from Mobile or PC?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram is a social media app that the majority of the population uses on a regular basis. However, there are plenty who want to know how to delete an Instagram account to take a break from social media life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using Instagram, scrolling through reels, checking the stories of people you follow can be fun. But it also becomes quite addictive that might be damaging to your mental health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Originally, Instagram was a unique and streamlined app where you could share your pictures. But now, Instagram, owned by Meta, seems like a lot of the other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/facebook-money-making-model\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"99\">social media<\/a> platforms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be it anything, saying goodbye to the Gram forever or just taking a break from social media, removing your account is easy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, you will understand the process to delete an Instagram account on laptop and mobile temporarily or permanently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But first, a few reasons for deleting the account are covered below.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/delete-instagram-account\/#Why_Do_Users_Want_to_Delete_an_Instagram_Account_Permanently_or_Temporarily\" >Why Do Users Want to Delete an Instagram Account Permanently or Temporarily?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/delete-instagram-account\/#Request_Your_Data_Before_Deleting_Instagram_Account_from_Phone_Forever\" >Request Your Data Before Deleting Instagram Account from Phone Forever<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/delete-instagram-account\/#What_Are_the_Steps_to_Take_Before_I_Delete_an_Instagram_Account_on_a_Laptop\" >What Are the Steps to Take Before I Delete an Instagram Account on a Laptop?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/delete-instagram-account\/#How_to_Delete_an_Instagram_Account_Permanently_Step-by-Step_Process_Explained\" >How to Delete an Instagram Account Permanently? Step-by-Step Process Explained<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/delete-instagram-account\/#Steps_to_Delete_an_Instagram_Account_on_Laptop_or_PC\" >Steps to Delete an Instagram Account on Laptop or PC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/delete-instagram-account\/#Wrapping_Up_on_How_to_Delete_an_Instagram_Account\" >Wrapping Up on How to Delete an Instagram Account<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Do_Users_Want_to_Delete_an_Instagram_Account_Permanently_or_Temporarily\"><\/span><b>Why Do Users Want to Delete an Instagram Account Permanently or Temporarily?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are few reasons that people find for deleting their accounts:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Privacy Concerned:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you are concerned about your privacy, you might not want to use Instagram anymore. As we know that Instagram collects our personal and sensitive data, a lot of users do not want that and prefer deleting their account.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>No Longer Interested<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Those who are no longer interested in using Instagram and hardly ever use their profile might want to know how to delete an Instagram account forever.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>A Fresh Start<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: In case anyone has had a negative experience using Instagram, well, they have an option to start over. For that, they just need to delete their account permanently and then create a new one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But before that, it is also important to keep a backup of the data that is already uploaded on your account.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Request_Your_Data_Before_Deleting_Instagram_Account_from_Phone_Forever\"><\/span><b>Request Your Data Before Deleting Instagram Account from Phone Forever<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make a decision if you want to delete your account permanently or just activate it. In case you are permanently deleting your Instagram account, make sure to download your data. Because once the account has been deleted, you will not be able to get any of those photos or videos back. The simple steps include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Open the Instagram app on your mobile and go to your profile.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/choose-menu-1024x615.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"615\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/choose-menu-1024x615.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/choose-menu-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/choose-menu-768x462.png 768w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/choose-menu-1536x923.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/choose-menu.png 1664w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\">2. Choose the \u201c<strong>Menu<\/strong>\u201d on the top right corner of the screen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/your-activity-instagram-mobile-1024x615.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"615\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/your-activity-instagram-mobile-1024x615.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/your-activity-instagram-mobile-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/your-activity-instagram-mobile-768x462.png 768w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/your-activity-instagram-mobile-1536x923.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/your-activity-instagram-mobile.png 1664w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\">3. Select the \u201c<strong>Your Activity<\/strong>\u201d option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\">4. From the menu, scroll down and choose the \u201cDownload Your Information\u201d option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4469\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/download-your-instagram-information-1024x615.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"615\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/download-your-instagram-information-1024x615.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/download-your-instagram-information-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/download-your-instagram-information-768x462.png 768w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/download-your-instagram-information-1536x923.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/download-your-instagram-information.png 1664w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\">5. Now, choose the \u201c<strong>Download or Transfer Information<\/strong>\u201d option from here.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4470\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Download-or-Transfer-Information-1024x615.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"615\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Download-or-Transfer-Information-1024x615.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Download-or-Transfer-Information-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Download-or-Transfer-Information-768x462.png 768w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Download-or-Transfer-Information-1536x923.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Download-or-Transfer-Information.png 1664w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\">6. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\">Decide if you want to download \u201cAll Available Information\u201d or \u201cSome of Your Information\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Steps_to_Take_Before_I_Delete_an_Instagram_Account_on_a_Laptop\"><\/span><b>What Are the Steps to Take Before I Delete an Instagram Account on a Laptop?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First of all, you have to download your data from Instagram and then go through the process of deleting it. The simple process includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/more-option-in-instagram.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"565\" height=\"571\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/more-option-in-instagram.png 565w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/more-option-in-instagram-297x300.png 297w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 565px) 100vw, 565px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\">1. Login to your Instagram account and choose the \u201cMore\u201d option on the bottom left corner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4472\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/your-activity-instagram-pc.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"332\" height=\"512\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/your-activity-instagram-pc.png 332w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/your-activity-instagram-pc-195x300.png 195w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 332px) 100vw, 332px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\">2. From the Menu, choose the \u201cYour Activity\u201d option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/download-your-information.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"849\" height=\"527\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/download-your-information.png 849w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/download-your-information-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/download-your-information-768x477.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 849px) 100vw, 849px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\">3. Here, you will find the \u201cDownload Your Information\u201d option at the bottom, tap it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4474\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/download-or-transfer.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"593\" height=\"419\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/download-or-transfer.png 593w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/download-or-transfer-300x212.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 593px) 100vw, 593px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\">4. Now, select the \u201cDownload or Transfer Information\u201d option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4475\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/all-or-some-information.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"613\" height=\"442\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/all-or-some-information.png 613w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/all-or-some-information-300x216.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 613px) 100vw, 613px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Lastly, click on the \u201cAll Available Information\u201d or \u201cSome of Your Information\u201d option, as per requirement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you delete an Instagram account, you will be asked if you want to download the data to your device only or move it to a different destination like G Drive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, on the Create Files to Download screen, choose the date-range and email where you want to get notified. Select the format and the media quality, finally click on Create Files.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will receive the download link in about 48 hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, to the process of deleting the account.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Delete_an_Instagram_Account_Permanently_Step-by-Step_Process_Explained\"><\/span><b>How to Delete an Instagram Account Permanently? Step-by-Step Process Explained<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/pause-instagram-reels\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"97\">steps explained<\/a> below are via using the mobile app:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/choose-menu-1024x615.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"615\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/choose-menu-1024x615.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/choose-menu-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/choose-menu-768x462.png 768w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/choose-menu-1536x923.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/choose-menu.png 1664w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\">1. Launch your <\/span><a style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/see-who-views-instagram-profile\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"98\">Instagram profile<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\">, choose the 3 horizontal lines \u201cMenu\u201d on the top right corner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4346\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/instagram-settings-and-activity-1024x615.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"615\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/instagram-settings-and-activity-1024x615.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/instagram-settings-and-activity-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/instagram-settings-and-activity-768x462.png 768w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/instagram-settings-and-activity-1536x923.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/instagram-settings-and-activity.png 1664w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\">2. Select the \u201cAccounts Centre\u201d option and a new menu will open.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4477\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/personal-details-under-account-settings-1024x615.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"615\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/personal-details-under-account-settings-1024x615.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/personal-details-under-account-settings-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/personal-details-under-account-settings-768x462.png 768w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/personal-details-under-account-settings-1536x923.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/personal-details-under-account-settings.png 1664w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\">3. Click on the \u201cPersonal Details\u201d option under the \u201cAccount Settings\u201d segment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4478\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Account-Ownership-and-Control-1024x615.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"615\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Account-Ownership-and-Control-1024x615.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Account-Ownership-and-Control-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Account-Ownership-and-Control-768x462.png 768w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Account-Ownership-and-Control-1536x923.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Account-Ownership-and-Control.png 1664w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\">4. You will find the \u201cAccount Ownership and Control\u201d option at the end.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4479\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/deactivation-or-deletion-instagram-account-1024x615.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"615\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/deactivation-or-deletion-instagram-account-1024x615.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/deactivation-or-deletion-instagram-account-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/deactivation-or-deletion-instagram-account-768x462.png 768w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/deactivation-or-deletion-instagram-account-1536x923.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/deactivation-or-deletion-instagram-account.png 1664w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\">5. Now, tap on the \u201cDeactivation or Deletion\u201d option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/choose-meta-account-1024x615.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"615\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/choose-meta-account-1024x615.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/choose-meta-account-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/choose-meta-account-768x462.png 768w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/choose-meta-account-1536x923.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/choose-meta-account.png 1664w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\">6. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\">Here, you have to choose the profile that you want to delete the Instagram account permanently or temporarily for.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\">7. Choose one of the two options, \u201cDeactivate Account\u201d if you want to delete the account temporarily. Or choose the \u201cDelete Account\u201d option to permanently delete the account. Click on \u201cContinue\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4481\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/confirm-instagram-account-deletion-1024x615.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"615\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/confirm-instagram-account-deletion-1024x615.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/confirm-instagram-account-deletion-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/confirm-instagram-account-deletion-768x462.png 768w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/confirm-instagram-account-deletion-1536x923.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/confirm-instagram-account-deletion.png 1664w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\">8. Then, you have to choose the reason for deleting the account, click on one of the given reasons and click on \u201cContinue\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After that, your account will be deleted.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Delete_an_Instagram_Account_on_Laptop_or_PC\"><\/span><b>Steps to Delete an Instagram Account on Laptop or PC<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The steps are similar but the options might be at different places, here is the process:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/more-option-in-instagram.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"565\" height=\"571\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/more-option-in-instagram.png 565w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/more-option-in-instagram-297x300.png 297w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 565px) 100vw, 565px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\">1. After you login to your Instagram profile on the desktop, click on the \u201cMore\u201d button.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4472\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/your-activity-instagram-pc.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"332\" height=\"512\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/your-activity-instagram-pc.png 332w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/your-activity-instagram-pc-195x300.png 195w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 332px) 100vw, 332px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\">2. Go to the \u201cSettings\u201d option and choose it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4482\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/select-accounts-center.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"599\" height=\"603\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/select-accounts-center.png 599w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/select-accounts-center-298x300.png 298w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/select-accounts-center-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\">3. Here, click on the \u201cAccounts Center\u201d option to open other options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/tap-personal-details.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"378\" height=\"586\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/tap-personal-details.png 378w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/tap-personal-details-194x300.png 194w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\">4. Choose the \u201cPersonal Details\u201d option to move further.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4484\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/click-account-ownership-control-1024x518.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"518\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/click-account-ownership-control-1024x518.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/click-account-ownership-control-300x152.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/click-account-ownership-control-768x388.png 768w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/click-account-ownership-control.png 1214w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\">5. Now you can see the \u201cAccount Ownership and Control\u201d option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/deactivation-deletion.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"597\" height=\"419\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/deactivation-deletion.png 597w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/deactivation-deletion-300x211.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 597px) 100vw, 597px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\">6. Now, you will find the \u201cDeactivation and Deletion\u201d option to delete the Instagram account temporarily or permanently on laptop.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4486\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/choose-profile.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"609\" height=\"421\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/choose-profile.jpg 609w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/choose-profile-300x207.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 609px) 100vw, 609px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\">7. Click on your \u201cProfile\u201d to move to the next step.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4487\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/select-delete-account.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"595\" height=\"512\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/select-delete-account.png 595w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/select-delete-account-300x258.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\">8. Tap on one of the options available from \u201cDeactivate account\u201d or \u201cDelete account\u201d based on your requirement and hit \u201cContinue\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4488\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/enter-password.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"602\" height=\"436\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/enter-password.png 602w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/enter-password-300x217.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\">9. Enter the password for your profile in the field given and press \u201cContinue\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After that, your account will be deleted from Instagram permanently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In case you choose to only deactivate your account, you will have 30 days to reactivate your account. Past that, the account will permanently be deleted.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrapping_Up_on_How_to_Delete_an_Instagram_Account\"><\/span><b>Wrapping Up on How to Delete an Instagram Account<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not that Instagram is not a fun application, it is a really good platform to share your life with friends and connect with them. However, there have been a lot of changes in the platform that make a lot of people want to abandon the platform. Thus, look for steps on how to delete an Instagram account. Well, deleting an account is not that difficult but users must keep a backup of their data. All the pictures and videos will be gone after the permanent deletion of your account. For that, Instagram offers a feature that allows you to download your information. Make sure to do that before you move on with the steps of deletion.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Instagram is a social media app that the majority of the population uses on a regular basis. 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