Practical guide

How to permanently delete an Instagram account

Quick answer: Use Meta Accounts Center and choose deactivation or deletion for the correct profile. Save anything you want to keep first.

What to do

Use Meta Accounts Center and choose deactivation or deletion for the correct profile. Save anything you want to keep first.

Check the details

Use official settings, documentation and first-party support pages when the steps depend on a specific service or device.

Keep security in mind

Do not share passwords, one-time codes or sensitive financial details with someone who contacted you unexpectedly.

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