Here are clear, step-by-step instructions to delete your Instagram or Facebook account (permanently or temporarily):
📸 How to Delete Instagram Account
✅ A) Delete Instagram Account Permanently
You cannot delete your account directly from the app.
Steps:
- Open this link: Instagram.com/accounts/remove/request/permanent/
- Log in to your account.
- Select a reason for deleting.
- Re-enter your password.
- Click “Delete Account”.
⏳ Instagram keeps your data for 30 days before final deletion.
B) Temporarily Disable Instagram Account
- Open Instagram in a browser (not the app).
- Go to Profile → Edit Profile.
- Scroll down and click “Temporarily disable my account.”
- Choose a reason → Enter password → Confirm.
- Your profile will be hidden until you log in again.
📘 How to Delete Facebook Account
❌ A) Permanently Delete Facebook Account
From App:
- Open Facebook App
- Go to Menu (three lines)
- Settings & Privacy → Settings
- Accounts Centre
- Personal Details
- Account Ownership and Control
- Deactivation or Deletion
- Choose Delete Account → Continue → Confirm.
From Website:
- Visit facebook.com/settings
- Go to Accounts Centre
- Personal Details → Account Ownership and Control
- Select Deactivation or Deletion
- Choose Delete Account → Confirm.
⏳ Facebook gives 30 days to cancel deletion.
B) Temporarily Deactivate Facebook Account
- Go to Settings
- Account Ownership & Control
- Deactivation and Deletion
- Select Deactivate Account
- Confirm.
Your account will be hidden but you can log in anytime to reactivate it.
