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How to Delete Your Instagram Account Permanently

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How to Delete Your Instagram Account Permanently

A complete step-by-step guide to permanently delete your Instagram account on any device — nothing comes back after this.

3 min read Last updated: March 14, 2022
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Delete an Instagram account in simple steps

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Open Instagram

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Go to Account Center

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Go to Personal Details

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Account Ownership & Control

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Select Delete Account

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Only within the first 30 days. After that, deletion is permanent.
While your account is active, indefinitely. After deletion, it's removed within roughly 90 days.

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