How To Delete Your Instagram Profile?

Elena_Richards
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:25:50 +0000

To permanently delete your Instagram account (not just deactivate it), follow these steps:

1. Back Up Your Data (Optional):

Go to Instagram app: Profile > Menu (≡) > Your Activity > Download Your Information.

Request your data before deletion if you want a copy.

2. Delete via Web Browser (can’t do this from the app!):

Go to https://www.instagram.com/accounts/remove/request/permanent/

Log in if prompted.

Choose a reason for deletion.

Re-enter your password when asked.

Click “Delete [your username]”.

3. Wait 30 Days:

Instagram marks your account for deletion immediately; all data is permanently erased after 30 days.

Your profile will be invisible during this period. Logging in during the 30 days cancels the deletion.

Notes:

There’s no recovery after the 30-day window.

Deactivation is reversible; deletion is not.

To avoid traces, clear saved logins and revoke Instagram’s app access from any connected services (Google, Facebook, etc.).

Let me know if you want advice on removing Instagram tracking data from your devices or browser too.

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