You can remove your Instagram account temporarily or permanently. If you want to take a break from your account, this choice will make your profile, photos, comments, and likes invisible until you log in again. This should be done by accessing Instagram through a web browser, going to the profile section, and clicking on ‘Edit Profile.’ At the bottom of the editing section, there is a tab that reads ‘Temporarily disable my account.’ Upon choosing the reason for the temporary removal and replenishing your password, the account will be deactivated.

On the other hand, if you wish to have your account deleted, which means you lose your username, profile picture, photos, videos, comments, likes, followers and following would require you to access the Instagram website through a browser and go straight to the “Delete Your Account” page. The last step to complete the deletion is to type in your password again and then click on the button that says “Permanently delete my account.” It is important to understand that after the account is deleted, it cannot be restored. If you want to archive your data, it’s possible to download that information from your Instagram account before deleting it.