When it comes to deleting your Instagram account, it’s important to understand the process and the impact it has on your profile. Instagram states that it may take up to 90 days for all of your data to be completely deleted. This means that during this period, your profile and all associated content will no longer be visible to other users. Essentially, your account will be in a deactivated state.
During this 90-day period, your profile will not be accessible to anyone. This includes your followers, as well as anyone who may stumble upon your profile through searches or recommendations. Essentially, it’s like your account no longer exists on the platform.
Now, it’s important to note that simply deleting the Instagram app from your device or logging out of your account will not delete your profile. To completely delete your Instagram account, you need to follow the specific steps provided by Instagram.
To delete your Instagram account, you can follow these steps:
1. Log in to your Instagram account on a web browser or through the app.
2. Go to the “Delete Your Account” page. This page can be accessed through the “Help Center” section of the Instagram website.
3. Select the reason for deleting your account from the drop-down menu.
4. Re-enter your password to confirm the account deletion.
5. Click on “Permanently delete my account.”
Once you have completed these steps, your account will be marked for deletion, and the 90-day countdown for complete deletion begins. During this period, you will not be able to reactivate your account or access any of the content associated with it.
It’s worth noting that Instagram retains certain information even after the deletion process is complete. This includes things like messages you’ve sent to other users, which may still be visible on their end. Additionally, if you’ve shared content with others and they have saved or shared it, those copies may still exist even after your account is deleted.
Deleting your Instagram account will make your profile and associated content completely inaccessible to other users. However, it may take up to 90 days for all of your data to be completely deleted from Instagram’s servers. It’s always a good idea to carefully consider your decision before deleting your account, as the process is irreversible.