How to get rid of an account on instagram

Instagram now allows you to delete your account from directly within the Instagram app. This article shows you how it's done.

How to get rid of an account on instagram

To comply with Apple's updated App Store guidelines, Instagram in June 2022 added an option in its app for users to delete their account on the service.

Previously it was only possible to delete your Instagram account by logging into a web browser on a desktop browser or mobile device. However, Apple told developers that apps offering account creation must also support account deletion from June 30, 2022, so Instagram had to add the feature.

If you want to delete your account, be aware that account deletion is permanent and it removes your profile, photos, videos, comments, likes, and followers.

That said, there is a 30-day period in which you can change your mind about deleting your account, so you can log back into Instagram after requesting deletion if you want to stop the deletion.

Note that instead of deleting your account, you could always deactivate your Instagram account temporarily, and all of your content will be hidden until your enable it again by logging back in.

Here are the steps to deleting (or deactivating) your Instagram account on iPhone.

  1. Launch the Instagram app.
  2. Tap the profile icon in the bottom-right corner.
  3. Tap the three lines in the top-right corner.
    How to get rid of an account on instagram

  4. Tap Settings.
  5. Tap Account.
    How to get rid of an account on instagram

  6. Tap Delete account near the bottom of the menu.
  7. Confirm by tapping Delete Account (or Deactivate Account).
    How to get rid of an account on instagram

Instagram also lets you hide your status, which prevents anyone from knowing when you were last online or last active on the service. To learn how it works, check out our dedicated how-to article.

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How do I remove an Instagram account I've added?

Instagram app for Android and iPhone: Tap in the top right, then tap Settings. At the bottom, tap Accounts Center. Tap Accounts. Tap Remove next to the profile you'd like to remove.

How do I remove an account from my Instagram login List?

Instagram app for Android:.
Tap or your profile picture in the bottom right to go to your profile..
Tap in the top right, then tap Settings..
Tap Login info..
Tap next to the account you want to remove..
Tap Remove..