Instagram accounts can be permanently deleted
Global Availability
This deletion method is available worldwide for all users.
Access to your account
Make sure you can log in to your Instagram account
Email access
You may need to verify deletion via email
Primary Deletion Page:
https://accountscenter.instagram.com/personal_info/account_ownership_and_control/deletion_and_deactivationRelated Domains:
Immediate
Account access is typically disabled immediately
7-30 days
Grace period where you can recover your account
30-90 days
Complete data removal from active systems
Note: Some data may be retained longer for legal, security, or backup purposes as outlined in the service's privacy policy.
Try searching for 'delete account', 'close account', or 'deactivate' in settings.
Contact customer support directly. In GDPR regions, you have a legal right to data erasure.
Some services have a grace period. Wait 24–48 hours and try again.
If you're having trouble deleting your Instagram account, here are some additional resources:
Visit the linked page, select 'Delete your account', then click 'Continue'. Choose a reason why you're deleting your account and click 'Continue to delete account'. Finally, confirm your password and click 'Delete account'.
Connectez vous, allez dans les parametres, cilquez sur supprimer mon compte. Confirmez en cliquant sur je supprimer mon compte. Et confirmez encore avec supprimer mon compte.
Once you open the url and accept the terms and services your account goes into review. The account is deleted within 1 to 5 business days.
Visit the Account Settings page from the menu in the top right corner of the Bitfinex platform. Deactivate your Bitfinex account by changing your account status. Finally, confirm this via the confirmation email. This process is irreversible and your data will be retained for as long as needed to meet audit and regulatory purposes.
The only way to delete an account is to send a customer support request, select 'Close account' and fill the form, you will then receive an email ironically asking you to create a Bittrex support account password so you can follow the status of your request.
Scroll to the bottom and click "Delete My Account...". Then provide the confirmation code sent to your email and your account password. No confirmation is given, but the account is deleted instantly.
Contact the customer support via email and request the deletion of your account.
Profile ⮕ settings ⮕ delete account ⮕ confirm
In your profile preferences, click in 'Delete Account' then confirm.
Scroll down and click 'Forget all about me' and confirm.
Login to your account, go to profile, click 'Permanently Delete Account'. Confirm by entering 'I am sure' and click 'Delete Account'.
Enter your account password and click on 'DELETE ACCOUNT'.
Just need to check a box that you confirm deletion then submit. You must confirm deletion from the email you receive after submission.
Click on the 'Delete my account' button on your profile page.
Instagram deletes most data within 30 days. It may take up to 90 days for all data to be purged from backup systems. Your direct messages to others remain in their inboxes.
Instagram is owned by Meta and shares data extensively with its parent company. Instagram collects photos with EXIF location data, messages, search history, and browsing activity. Aggregated analytics may be retained after deletion.
No. You must use a desktop browser. Instagram removed the deletion option from its mobile apps intentionally.
Deactivation hides your profile temporarily. All data is preserved and you can reactivate anytime. Deletion is permanent after 30 days.
Yes, since Threads is linked to Instagram. Delete them separately if you only want to remove one.
We cannot find matching account info
You may have multiple accounts. Log out completely and log back in with the exact credentials for the account you want to delete.
Two-Factor Authentication blocking deletion
Recover your 2FA access first, disable it, then proceed with deletion.
Instagram offers Temporary Deactivation as an alternative. Deactivation hides your profile but all data remains intact. You can reactivate instantly by logging back in. Deletion is final after 30 days.