How to delete Your Instagram Account
A practical guide to delete Your Instagram Account. Always use the official website or app and never share verification codes.
These steps are editorial drafts. The live interface and annotated screenshots must be checked before publishing.
Permanently deleting an Instagram account is different from temporary deactivation.
Open official Instagram help / recovery page ↗
Mobile step-by-step guide
Step 1
Open Instagram and go to your profile, then the menu.
Step 2
Open Accounts Center from Settings and activity.
Step 3
Go to Personal details, then Account ownership and control.
Step 4
Choose Deactivation or deletion and select your Instagram account.
Step 5
Choose Delete account and complete the confirmations shown.
Desktop step-by-step guide
Step 1
Sign in to Instagram and open Settings.
Step 2
Open Meta Accounts Center.
Step 3
Select Personal details and Account ownership and control.
Step 4
Open Deactivation or deletion and choose your Instagram account.
Step 5
Select Delete account and follow the final confirmation prompts.
Frequently asked questions
Are the screens identical for every user?
No. The interface and available options may vary by device, account and region.
Where can I check the latest official instructions?
Use Instagram Help Center and follow the options shown in your account.
Reference: Instagram official help ↗
Troubleshooting
If a recovery option is unavailable, check the official help center for alternative supported methods. Avoid third-party recovery services.
Frequently asked questions
Is this procedure the same on mobile and desktop?
Not necessarily. The interface may differ; separate instructions will be supplied where needed.
What if the steps do not match my screen?
Check the official help center for the latest interface and options.