How to Delete Your Instagram Account Permanently (Direct Link)
Independent guide — no official affiliation with instagram.com.
Short answer
Delete Instagram permanently at instagram.com/accounts/remove/request/permanent: sign in, pick a reason, confirm with your password. The account is erased 30 days later; logging in during that window cancels the deletion.
Official page
instagram.com
01 — Step-by-step fix
Step-by-step fix
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Download your data first (recommended)
Go to Instagram > Your activity > Download your information. Your photos and messages are archived and emailed to you.
Deletion is irreversible. The archive can take up to 48 hours — wait for it before deleting.
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Open the deletion page
Go to instagram.com/accounts/remove/request/permanent and sign in.
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Choose a reason
Pick a reason from the dropdown. It's required, but no option blocks the deletion.
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Enter your password and delete
Type your password and click 'Delete my account permanently'. The confirmation screen shows the deletion date.
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Know the 30-day window
The account is flagged for deletion and removed 30 days later. Logging in during this period cancels the request.
02 — Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Deactivation vs deletion — what's the difference?
Deactivation hides the account until you log back in. Permanent deletion erases photos, videos and messages after 30 days, and your username may be taken by someone else.
Can a deleted account be recovered?
Only within the 30-day window by logging in. After that, data is gone for good.
I forgot my password — can I still delete?
Reset your password via 'Forgot password?' first. Without account access, deletion isn't possible.
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