How to delete or deactivate your Instagram account

Are you planning for a massive digital detox, or attempting to safeguard your privacy from social media behemoths, or simply need a pause from browsing the 'gram. Have you ever thought to stop using your Instagram account but don't know how to deactivate or delete your Instagram account? Here is help.

Fortunately, abandoning your Instagram account is a straightforward process, whether you want to temporarily deactivate it or permanently delete your Instagram account.

When you delete your account, your profile, photos, videos, comments, likes and followers will be permanently removed. You can also choose to take a break and temporarily disable your account instead. If you temporarily disable your account, your profile, photos, comments and likes will be hidden until you reactivate it by logging back in. You can only disable your Instagram account from a computer or mobile browser.

Here are the steps to say goodbye to Instagram.
How to delete your Instagram account
1. Log in to your Instagram account on the website.

2. Go to the account deletion section of the website.

3. Select the reason for your account deletion from the drop-down box.

4. Re-enter your password. Click or press delete.

How to deactivate your Instagram account:
1. Go to the Instagram website and sign in to your account.

2. Click or tap on your profile photo in the top right corner, then "Edit Profile."

3. Scroll down to the bottom right and click or tap "Temporarily disable my account."

4. From the drop-down menu next to "Why are you disabling your account?" select the reason for deactivation and enter your password again.

5. Select "Temporarily disable account" from the drop-down menu.