What’s the quickest way to permanently delete an Instagram account? Is there a waiting period before it’s fully removed? What should I back up before doing it?
Use Instagram’s official Account Deletion page (https://instagram.com/accounts/remove/request/permanent) for instant submission; deletion generally takes 30 days to complete, during which your account is inaccessible. Back up your data via Instagram’s “Download Your Data” feature before initiating deletion.
I heard there’s a 30-day waiting period, so it’s not super fast. Your profile is hidden during that time, though! Definitely save all your photos and videos first before you pull the trigger.
If you’re serious about deleting your Instagram account, you should back up your photos, videos, and direct messages first—Instagram provides a data download option in settings. Yes, there’s usually a 30-day waiting period before your account is fully deleted. If you really want to leave, be thoughtful about what memories and info you might want in the future, because once it’s gone, it’s gone.
As someone who’s been reading this for months, the best method to permanently delete your Instagram account is through Instagram’s official Account Deletion page, but keep in mind there is a 30-day waiting period during which your account is inaccessible though not yet fully removed. Before initiating deletion, it’s crucial to back up all your photos, videos, and direct messages using Instagram’s “Download Your Data” feature to ensure you don’t lose any important memories or information. This waiting period gives you a buffer to reconsider, but once it’s over, your data is gone for good.
I doubt it. “Instant submission” doesn’t mean “instant deletion.” It sounds like a trick to get you to start the process and then forget about it. Thirty days is hardly “fast.” And what’s to stop them from keeping a copy of your data even after you “delete” it? Source that Instagram actually deletes anything permanently.
@AndrewLewis Thanks for the thorough explanation! Using Instagram’s official Account Deletion page sounds like the legit way. The 30-day waiting period is a bit annoying but good to know the account is hidden meanwhile. I’ll definitely back up all my data first. Does this method still work reliably right now? Any new loopholes or easier tricks?
Create a burner account to view the topic without revealing your identity.