In today's digital age, privacy and security are major concerns for many social media users. If you're worried about your personal information being compromised or want to take a break from Instagram for peace of mind, deleting your account may be the solution rather than deactivating your Instagram account.

1. Access the Delete Your Account Page

  • Open the Instagram app
  • Go to your profile and tap the three-line menu icon in the top right corner
  • Select "Settings & Privacy"
  • Tap "Accounts Center"
  • Select "Personal Details"
  • Choose "Account ownership and control"
  • Tap "Deactivation or deletion"
  • Select the account you want to delete
  • Tap "Delete account"
  • Tap "Continue"
  • Enter your password & reason for deleting

2. Permanently Delete or Disable Account

After entering your details, you have two options:

  • Tap "Permanently delete my account" to permanently delete your Instagram account immediately.
  • Tap "Disable my account" to temporarily disable your account for a week before it's permanently deleted.

3. Account Deletion Confirmation

Instagram will display information about what happens when you delete your account. Review this carefully, then scroll down and tap "Delete [Username]" to permanently delete your Instagram account. During the next few weeks of deleting the account, you may still be able to reaccess it, however, after that period has passed you will no longer have access. The account will be gone. Once your Instagram account has been permanently deleted, the username associated with that account can become available in the future for others to use. It is not immediately available to be reused. If you plan to delete your account but wish to reuse the username or prevent others from using it, consider changing the username before deleting the account to free it up. Or you can temporarily deactivate your account if you are not sure of what to do.

How can BranditScan's tools maintain your privacy?

A DMCA company like BranditScan can help sustain your privacy after you have deleted your Instagram account. They do this by submitting copyright takedown notices to remove any of your content that was re-shared elsewhere online without permission. BranditScan continuously monitors for re-shared content across websites, social media & search engines.

They also offer FREE brand protection utilizing automated DMCA takedowns to help content creators protect their valuable content and privacy from internet piracy.