It is a good idea to back up your Instagram data before you act out of frustration or delete your account permanently. It cannot be added back later, and you may have valuable photos, interactions, and friends.
Instagram will delete everything in your account, including your likes, comments, and friends, when you delete your account. The following steps will help you preserve your account data:
- Open “Instagram” and tap the “profile icon” in the lower right corner.
- Tap the “hamburger icon” (Menu) in the top right corner, then tap “Settings” at the bottom.
- Select “Security,” then tap the “Download Data” option.
- Enter your “email address” and tap “Request Download.”
You will receive an email from Instagram, with a copy of your entire profile, within 48 hours. Everything you may need in the future will be contained in the email, including your photos, comments, and profile information.
If you don’t need this information again, setting up a password is an important step to ensure that your information is protected even if you don’t use it again. You will lose your data completely if you do not do this, and you will never be able to recover it, no matter how hard you try.
How to Delete Your Instagram Account Permanently
The next step is to delete your Instagram account after you’ve saved your Instagram data. Users have two options. You can either permanently delete your Instagram account and everything associated with it, or you can delete it temporarily.
You can permanently delete your Instagram account only using a browser, which is available on both mobile and desktop. Before your profile is permanently deleted, Instagram makes your account temporarily invisible for 30 days. If you change your mind, you can restore it. Follow these steps to permanently delete your Instagram account:
- Go to the unique “Delete Your Instagram Account“ page on your browser (ensure that you’re logged in).
- Select a reason for deletion from the drop-down menu.
- Click or tap the “Delete” button to confirm your decision.
Final words: If you reset and delete your Instagram account for good, you can finally detach yourself from the ever-present slog of online culture. If you’re going on vacation, you can temporarily deactivate your account, but otherwise, delete everything to protect your identity. Any questions or experiences you have with the deletion of an Instagram account? Let us know in the comments section below.
