How to delete Instagram permanently?

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Social networks are a big part of our society today and are growing every day, in addition to being present in the daily lives of almost the entire population, even if it is just one or two.

With the arrival of the internet, social networks were created and it showed how powerful they were and how people liked being able to interact with people from all over the world with just one click.

In Brazil, one of the first to gain traction was MSN, which was a chat service where you could add people and talk to them in real time. It was a hit among teenagers and even adults.

Another one that was a big hit in Brazil was Orkut, which was more similar to Facebook, but in a more limited way, and there a gold mine was discovered. In addition to attracting millions of people, advertisements and paid games were inserted within the social network.

And with each passing year, new social networks arrive and some gain the attention of the masses and others go unnoticed, but Instagram gained strength in Brazil at the beginning of the 2010s and since then it has only grown and shows no signs of falling any time soon.

And with all this strength that Instagram has gained, many people can see the positive side of the social network, which is meeting people, seeing what their friends post and interacting with different people.

Other people end up seeing that social media can be somewhat toxic and this can cause some discomfort in people who realize that social media can be a lot to deal with.

And other people simply want to leave social media behind and move on to a more tech-free life and decide to deactivate or delete their social media accounts.

And today we are going to find out how we can delete Instagram permanently and not just deactivate the account.

How to delete your Instagram account permanently?

So if for any of the reasons above or for any other reason you got tired of Instagram and decided to get rid of it, this text is for you.

It is important that you think carefully before making this decision and take it with a cool head, because once the exclusion process is done, there is no going back.

If it's something you believe is temporary, you have the option to deactivate your account and keep it deactivated for as long as you want and only return when you feel good about it.

But if your decision is right and you really want to delete your account permanently, you can do it in a few ways, namely:

Delete your account directly through your mobile app

One of the easiest and simplest options for deleting your account is through the application that is downloaded on your cell phone and this method can be done on Android and iOS cell phones in the same way.

You need to follow some steps to delete, which are:

1. Open the Instagram app on your phone;

2. Then, go to the application settings, which are in the upper right corner of the application in your profile tab;

3. Then click on the “My Account” icon, which should be located below in the settings options;

4. In your account tab there are several options such as resetting your password, seeing posts you liked, ways to deactivate your account and the option “Delete my account” and this is the option you should click on;

5. After you press delete account, it will ask if you are sure you want to do this and you need to click “Yes” and it will be done.

After you agree to delete your account, Instagram suspends your account, assuming you might regret it, and your account is suspended for 30 days.

If you change your mind within 30 days, you can log in to the app again and it will ask you if you want to cancel the deletion of your account.

However, if you do not attempt to log in within 30 days, the account will be permanently deleted, with no way to go back and no message from Instagram, which will only send an email informing you of the account deletion.

How to permanently delete Instagram on Windows?

It is also possible to delete the account from your Windows computer and it is also very easy and quick to do, you will follow the following steps:

1. Log in to your account on the official Instagram website;

2. Go to your profile home page and go to settings (everything will probably be on the left side of your screen);

3. Then just click on my account and then find the option to “Delete my account” and a menu will appear asking why you are deleting your account and you can leave your feedback there;

4. Then just click on delete and it will ask you to confirm your password again and from then on your account will be suspended and you will also have 30 days to return before the account is permanently deleted.

How to permanently delete Instagram on MAC?

Deleting Instagram on Apple computers is practically the same as on Windows computers, but on MAC computers you can have the Instagram application downloaded directly to your computer.

If you have the application installed, simply go to the settings directly and follow the steps above, but if you do not have the application installed, you can access it through your browser and do the same process and you will also have 30 days of your account suspended before it is permanently deleted.

Conclusion

Now you know how to get rid of your Instagram once and for all and no longer have problems or worries involving the social network.

But always remember that you can choose to temporarily deactivate your account so you don't end up regretting it later, or just think carefully before making that decision.

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