If you decide to take a break from social media, you might want to know how to delete your Instagram account from the app. Fortunately, this is a relatively simple process. This article provides you with a detailed step-by-step guide on how to delete your Instagram account from your Instagram app for iPhone or Android. Plus, we'll explore other cool options that might come in handy.
How to Delete Instagram Account from iPhone App
Deleting an account from the Instagram app on iPhone is simple and only takes a few steps. Instagram lets you have up to five accounts and switch between them without having to log out.
It is important to note that deleting an Instagram account is not the same as deleting it. When you delete it, it will no longer appear on your profile, but you can still log in at any time. Also, other people can still see your account after you remove it from your profile.
Sign out
If you have multiple accounts on your Instagram app and want to delete one, follow the steps below:
- Open the "Instagram" application.
- Make sure you're currently on the account you want to sign out of.
- Press your «Profile» icon in the lower right corner.
- Press the " Hamburger " icon (three horizontal lines) in the upper right corner.
- Select " Settings. »
- To choose " Sign out. »
- You will see a message confirming that you want to sign out. To select " Sign out. »
- You may notice that even though you logged out of your account, the account will be there the next time you open the app. This may occur due to the activation of saved login information. Open the Instagram app on your iPhone.
- Make sure you are currently in the account you want to delete.
- Press the «Profile» icon in the lower right corner, not the big one at the top.
- Select the "three lines" icon in the upper right corner.
- To choose " Settings. »
- Press " Security. »
- To choose "Saved Login Information".
- Move it "slide" to disable saved login information.
By following the steps listed above, you will ensure that Instagram does not remember account information on your device. Now you can repeat the above mentioned steps to sign out.
As stated above, since your account is not deleted, you can log back in at any time by entering your username and password.
Safety
In terms of security, you have nothing to worry about. Your account will not be deleted once you remove it from your profile and no information will be lost. People will still be able to search for it and see it. Since it is not deleted from Instagram, you can reconnect at any time.
Parameters
Instagram settings allow you to manage all accounts linked to your profile without having to log out. Besides that, you can also customize the connection between your Instagram accounts and other social networks, such as Facebook and Messenger.
How to Delete Instagram Account from Android App
Sign out
If you have multiple accounts on your Instagram app and want to delete one, follow the steps below:
- Open the Instagram app.
- Confirm that you are currently on the account you want to sign out of.
- Tap your profile picture in the lower right corner.
- Tap the three lines in the upper right corner.
Tap âSettingsâ.
- Tap "Sign out".
- You will see a message asking if you want to sign out. Press "Logout".
Saved Login Information
Even if you've logged out of one of your accounts, it may still show up on your Instagram. This is due to the activation of saved login information. To completely remove the account from your app and ensure that it no longer appears, follow these steps:
- Open the Instagram app.
- Check if you are currently in the account you want to delete.
- Tap the profile picture in the lower right corner.
- Tap the three lines in the upper right corner.
- Tap âSettingsâ.
- Tap "Security".
- Tap "Saved Login Information".
- Move the slider to disable saved login information.
- Follow the steps mentioned above to sign out.
Safety
It is important to note that your account will not be deleted from Instagram once you remove it from your profile. Other people can still see it on the social network, as well as the likes and comments you may have made. You can log back into your account whenever you want.
Parameters
Instagram settings allow you to manage all of your accounts without having to log out. You can view your activity, login information, and customize the privacy and security of your accounts.
How to temporarily deactivate an Instagram account
If you want to take a temporary break from Instagram, you can choose to turn it off. If you decide to continue, Instagram will hide your profile, photos, comments, likes, etc. until you log in again.
To temporarily delete your Instagram account, you must log in to your account using a computer or mobile browser.
- Login to Account.
- Tap your profile picture in the top right corner.
- Tap "Profile".
- Tap "Edit Profile" next to your username.
- Scroll down and tap "Temporarily deactivate my account" in the lower right corner.
- Instagram will ask you what is the reason for deactivating your account. Choose an option from the drop-down menu.
- Enter your password again.
- Tap on âTemporarily deactivate my accountâ.
Switch between Instagram accounts with just a few clicks
Instagram offers a variety of cool features. Unlike many other apps, it lets you add and switch between multiple accounts without constantly logging in and out. Along with learning how to delete an account from the app, you also learned about the other options Instagram has to offer, such as managing Instagram notifications.
Do you have multiple accounts on Instagram? Is it easy for you to switch between them? Tell us more in the comments section below.
