How to delete id in instagram
How to Delete an Instagram Account (The Easy Way)
How to delete an Instagram account on iOS
How to delete an Instagram account on Android
How to delete an Instagram account on your computer
When should you delete your Instagram account?
Decided Instagram isn’t the best fit for your business? No sweat. Unlike real life, there’s an undo button: you can delete your Instagram account permanently.
Before you delete, consider backing up your account data in case you need it. Be aware the data will be a computer-readable HTML or JSON format, not individual profile photos, videos, comments, etc.
Ready? Here’s how to delete your Instagram account in the app, from a computer, or via mobile web browser.
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How to delete an Instagram account on iOS
Step 1: Go to your account in the Instagram app. Then, tap the menu icon (3 lines) in the top right corner of the screen.
Step 2: Navigate to Settings, then Account.
Step 3: Tap Delete account.
Instagram will suggest deactivating instead of deleting. Deactivation hides your account and is reversible anytime. If you still want to permanently delete the Instagram account, go ahead and tap Delete account.
Step 3: Confirm deletion.
Instagram will ask you AGAIN… You’re sure about this, right?
Step 4: Confirm… again.
Instagram draws out the process, which you could argue is either annoying, or a good thing to prevent accidental deletions and angry users.
Instagram asks why you want to delete it. Your answer is mandatory and so is entering your password.
Clicking the Delete @username button on this page will permanently delete your account.
Your account won’t be visible on Instagram anymore but you have 30 days to reverse your decision and reactivate it. After that it’s real-real gone.
How to delete an Instagram account on Android
For whatever odd reason, the native Instagram app on Android currently doesn’t allow you to delete an account like it does in the iPhone version. It’s weird, but no sweat, just open up a browser and follow the directions below.
How to delete an Instagram account on your computer
If you don’t have access to the app on your current phone or you’re an Android user, you can also delete your Instagram account from any web browser.
The steps below also work for mobile browsers (e.g. Safari or Chrome on your phone).
Step 1: Go to www.instagram.com and sign into your account
Step 2: Visit the Delete Account page.
Step 3: Confirm deletion.
Ensure the username matches the account you want to delete. If not, click Log out on the right side of the screen to go back to Instagram and sign in to the correct account.
Fill out the reason for deleting your Instagram account and enter your password. Tapping Delete @username at the bottom will permanently delete your account.
When should you delete your Instagram account?
If you have any doubts at all about deleting your profile, you should temporarily deactivate your Instagram account instead. Deactivated accounts are easily recovered, whereas deleted ones are permanently removed from the platform (after the 30 day grace period).
For most people, I’d recommend deactivation, even if you leave it that way for months or years. It accomplishes the same thing (no one can find or see your account) but without the risk of regret.
Another option is to switch to a private account.
Private accounts still show up in search results but their posts don’t, nor are they publicly viewable on your profile. People can request to follow you, but you don’t have to approve them. Current followers will still be able to see your posts and content, though.
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To change to a private account, go to Settings in the app, then Privacy and tap the slider next to Private account to the on position.
There are a few specific scenarios where deleting your Instagram account makes sense. (Although you could still choose to temporarily disable your account for these, too.)
You’re not sure if Instagram is paying off
Is Instagram helping you achieve your business goals? You set business goals for your Instagram account, right? And you measure them regularly, right?
Instagram may not be the best fit for you, but if you’re unsure, it’s worth it to revise your Instagram marketing strategy first.
Give it a fair shot to provide a positive ROI for you.
Use our free social media audit template to track progress and evaluate the results. If you still don’t see results from Instagram for several quarters, it’s probably worth focusing more on other platforms.
Your target audience doesn’t use Instagram
You can have the most bangin’ Reels, the best carousels, and the most interesting Stories, but if your target peeps aren’t seeing it? Oof, that’s a lot of wasted effort for very little reward.
Social media platforms are only as effective as your marketing strategy. Is your target customer 70+ years old? Certainly some will be on Instagram, but it’s probably not where you should spend the bulk of your time or budget.
Not sure if Instagram is a good fit for your audience? Check out the Social Trends 2022 report for the latest demographics for all platforms and the stats you need for an informed strategy.
You have more than one account for your brand
Whoops, discovered that second account last year’s intern opened by mistake? Go ahead and delete it (unless it has, like, a bajillion followers).
Duplicate or erroneous accounts can confuse your audience, especially if your main profile doesn’t have a blue check mark beside it to show its authenticity. People may end up following the wrong account. Eliminate confusion by deleting any unused profiles.
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How to Deactivate Your Instagram Account or Delete Instagram
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How to Deactivate Your Instagram Account or Delete Instagram: A Quick Guide
If you feel like you need a break from social media, it is okay to deactivate your Instagram account temporarily, or even delete Instagram for good.
We recommend that you download your Instagram data before you deactivate or delete your account.
Follow these steps to deactivate Instagram:
- Log in to Instagram on a browser.
- Click on your profile picture, choose “Profile” > “Edit Profile.”
- Scroll down and click “Temporarily disable my account.”
- Choose a reason in the “Why are you disabling your account” section.
- Re-enter your password and confirm your decision.
If you want to delete your Instagram account, the process is not very different. Check out the article below for step-by-step instructions.
If you are concerned about your privacy on Instagram, using a VPN can help to safeguard your data. A VPN protects your internet traffic from prying eyes and makes it harder for hackers to breach your privacy. We recommend picking a trusted VPN like NordVPN.
Continue reading the article below for more information about how to deactivate or delete your Instagram account.
Instagram is one of the biggest social media platforms in the world, with over one billion active users every month.
While this translates to a lot of perfectly curated photos and stories to scroll through, it also makes the platform ripe for scams. Cyberattacks and fraud are rife on Instagram. We’ve reported on several Instagram cyberattacks this year, including a phishing attack that bypasses Gmail’s security filters.
Meanwhile, studies indicate that excessive use of social media platforms like Instagram can adversely affect your mental health. In fact, in 2021, Instagram tried to suppress an internal study that showed the negative effects of the app on teenage girls.
Are you concerned about your privacy? Are flashy influencers grinding on your patience? Do you want to spend less time scrolling through Instagram and focus on improving your productivity?
It may be time to deactivate your Instagram account, or perhaps delete Instagram altogether!
In this post, you’ll find detailed instructions on how to deactivate Instagram temporarily or delete your Instagram account permanently.
Deactivate vs. Delete: Which Is Right For You?
Instagram doesn’t want you to leave, so deleting your account is not your only recourse. You can also choose to deactivate it.
Here are the key differences between deactivating and deleting Instagram.
| Delete Your Instagram Account Permanently | Deactivate Your Instagram Account Temporarily |
|---|---|
| Deleting your Instagram account is irreversible | If you deactivate your Instagram account, you can reactivate it at any time just by logging in |
| When you delete your Instagram account, all your photos, followers, likes, and comments are permanently removed | If you deactivate your account, your photos, followers, comments, and likes are preserved |
| If you delete your account, you could lose your username if someone else claims it | If you deactivate Instagram, your account is hidden indefinitely, but no one can take your username |
Download and Backup Your Instagram Data
Whether you plan to deactivate or delete your Instagram account, we recommend that you grab a copy of all the things you’ve shared on the Instagram app.
How to download your Instagram data on the iPhone and Android app
Here’s how to download your Instagram data on your iPhone or Android device:
- Tap on your profile picture in the bottom right corner.
- Tap the three lines in the upper right corner.
- Select “Your activity.”
- To download your account data, click on “Download Your Information.”
- Next, click on “Request Download.” You can change the email address shown to have the data sent to another address.
- Enter your password.
- Tap “Request Download.”
It can take 48 hours to 14 days to receive your file. You’ll receive an email with the subject line “Your Instagram Data.” Click the link in the email to download your file. The file usually includes your profile information, photos, comments, and other data.
How to download your Instagram data on a computer or mobile browser
If you’re accessing Instagram on a web browser, here’s how to request your data file:
- Click your profile picture in the upper right corner.
- Choose “Settings” (the small cog icon).
- Select “Privacy and Security.”
- Scroll down to “Data Download” and click “Request Download.”
- Enter an email address to receive the download link, or leave the default email you used to log in.
- Choose the format for your data file — HTML or JSON. HTML is relatively easier to use.
- Type in your Instagram password.
- Click “Request Download.”
Within 48 hours, you will receive an email titled “Your Instagram Data.” Click the link in the email to download your file.
How to Deactivate Your Instagram Account
Not quite ready to walk away from Instagram? If you feel like a brief separation is all you need, then consider deactivating your Instagram account.
Unfortunately, you can’t deactivate an Instagram account from the iPhone or Android app. You’ll need to use your computer or mobile browser to cut ties with the social media platform.
Here’s how to deactivate your Instagram account on your computer or a mobile browser.
- Open a browser window and log in to the Instagram account you want to deactivate.
- Click your profile picture in the top right.
- Choose “Profile” > “Edit Profile.”
- Scroll down and click “Temporarily disable my account.”
- From the “Why are you disabling your account?” section, select a reason from the dropdown menu. You won’t be able to proceed until you select a reason.
- Re-enter your account password.
- Click “Temporarily Disable Account” to deactivate your Instagram account.
Your Instagram account will be hidden and won’t show up in search results.
Your username, photos, likes, followers, and comments will be preserved.
Note: The moment you log back into your account, it will be reactivated. You can only deactivate your Instagram account once per week.
How to Reactivate Your Instagram Account
If you’ve deactivated your Instagram account but want to access it again, follow these steps.
- Launch the Instagram app on your smartphone or tablet, or open Instagram in a web browser.
- On the Instagram home screen, enter your login credentials.
- Tap “Login” and your account will be restored.
If you change your mind right away after deactivating your account, you may have to wait up to 24 hours before you can reactivate it. Instagram typically takes several hours to complete deactivation requests. Until that process is complete, you won’t be able to reactivate your account.
How to Stay Safe on Instagram
If privacy and safety are the primary reasons you’re considering deactivating or deleting your Instagram account, there are ways to enhance your privacy on the social media platform.
We recommend using a VPN like NordVPN to encrypt your web traffic and hide your IP address from hackers and other prying eyes.
We have an article on how to tweak your privacy settings on Instagram for improved security. Our article on the most common Instagram scams is also a great resource. If you have kids, check out our guide on how to protect your kids on Instagram.
How to Delete Your Instagram Account Permanently
If you’re ready to completely delete your Instagram account, you’ll need to be on your computer with a web browser. Unfortunately, you cannot delete an Instagram account via the app on iPhone or Android.
Here’s how to delete your Instagram account permanently.
- Log in to Instagram on a browser. If you have more than one Instagram account, be sure you are logged in to the account you want to delete.
- Go to the “Delete Your Account” page. Unfortunately, there is no menu option to access this page easily, so you need the direct link.
- From the dropdown menu in the “Why do you want to delete [account name]” section, select the reason you want to delete your Instagram account. You will be asked for additional information, depending on the option you select.
- When you’re done, re-enter your Instagram account password.
- Click the “Permanently delete my account” button.
Your account will be deleted immediately, including all the photos, likes, followers, and comments associated with your account. You should see a message confirming this that reads, “Your account has been removed. We’re sorry to see you go!”
For all intents and purposes, your Instagram account has now been deleted.
However, Instagram says it may take up to three months for your account data to be completely removed from its servers. Instagram’s Data Policy also points out that some information may be retained on its servers beyond this 90-day window for legal purposes.
Final Thoughts
Instagram can be fun, but it poses a potential risk to your privacy and—in some cases—mental health. There are different opinions about the right way to use social media, but it is clear that taking a break is necessary sometimes.
It is perfectly fine to deactivate or permanently delete your Instagram account. Instagram and all other social media will be there when you are ready to use them again.
If you’re looking to do a social media cleanse, we have articles on how to delete your Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Reddit, and Telegram accounts.
How to Deactivate Your Instagram Account or Delete Instagram: Frequently Asked Questions
Check out the FAQ section below for answers to specific questions about how to deactivate or delete your Instagram account.
How do I delete my Instagram account from a phone?
Since Instagram doesn’t let you delete your account within the app itself, you’ll need to log on to Instagram via a web browser. Once you do, follow these steps to delete your Instagram account permanently.
- Go to the “Delete Your Account” page.
- In the “Why do you want to delete [account name]” section, choose the reason you are deleting your account.
- Re-enter your Instagram password.
- Click the “Delete [username]” button.
For more instructions, read our article “How to Delete Your Instagram Account.”
What is the difference between deleting and deactivating my Instagram account?
When you delete your Instagram account, all your photos, followers, likes, and comments are gone forever.
Your username is also up for grabs. However, when you deactivate your Instagram account, your data is preserved, and you can reactivate your account at any time.
How do I deactivate an Instagram account?
You can only deactivate your Instagram account by logging in via a browser.
Follow the steps below to deactivate your account.
- Click your profile picture in the top right corner.
- Choose “Profile” > “Edit Profile.”
- Scroll down and click “Temporarily disable my account.”
- Choose a reason from the “Why are you disabling your account?” section.
- Re-enter your password.
- Click “Temporarily Disable Account.”
How do I reactivate an Instagram account?
To reactivate your Instagram account, all you have to do is log in via the app or a browser, and it’s done automatically. If you’ve just deactivated your account, you’ll have to wait for 24 hours before you can reactivate it.
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Tech journalist
Liz is a professional writer with a special interest in online privacy and cybersecurity. As a US expat who travels and works in diverse locations around the world, keeping up with the latest internet safety best practices remains her priority.
HOW TO DELETE ACCOUNT ON INSTAGRAM - 2 options: permanently and temporarily
If you need to delete your profile on Instagram, follow the instructions. After that, the user will not be able to upload old photos and stories to his mobile phone.
We advise you to save photos and stories dear to your heart from the archive to your phone in advance. After a month or two, they cannot be returned, they are deleted from the servers.
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How to delete an Instagram account from your phone
Getting rid of the page without leaving the application on your smartphone is real.
To do this, do the following:
1. Go to the Instagram program and go to the profile.
2. Tap on the menu (three bars) on top and click on "Settings".
3. Go to "Help" and "Help Center".
4. Go to "Manage Account".
5. In the "Search" line, enter "Delete profile".
6. Find the "How to delete your account" guide and tap on the link.
7. Take any of the reasons for leaving and write down your password.
After that, the account is deactivated and disappears completely after 30-90 days.
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After a month or two, Internet users will no longer see the account itself. The information will be deleted. But at the same time, a backup (backup copy) may be on the servers of the service itself for a couple of months.
This is stated in the data usage policy.
The steps on how to permanently delete an Instagram account are the same as in the paragraph above: go to settings, go to help. In the search, register "Delete profile", take "How to delete an account." After tapping on the link, where to choose one of the reasons for getting rid of the page.
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How to temporarily delete an Instagram account
If you don’t want to leave social networks, but you just need to disable your Instagram account for a while, then follow these instructions. So photos, likes and comments will remain hidden: no one can access them. And they will appear only after the account is restored. You cannot turn off the profile in the application - only in the web version. How it's done:
- Open the social network Instagram.com in the browser itself.
- Click on the avatar and go to your profile.
- A page with a menu will open: there you can enter the mobile phone number, gender and other features of the account.
- Scroll and select "Temporarily disable account".
Next, you should find the reason why you want to deactivate the acc. If the point is that you need to delete a comment, you get a lot of ads, or the social network is distracting, Instagram will suggest solutions without deleting it. For those who still want to move away from social networks, just click "Temporarily disable".
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How to delete an Instagram account from a computer
Nickname will be lost when deleting a profile. If another user wants to take this "name" for himself, he can do it. And upon return, you will have to create a page with a new nickname.
Sometimes others may have time to take this name - consider this before deleting your Instagram account.
For those who decide to leave online, the algorithm is as follows:
All steps on how to delete an Instagram account are suitable for any type of profile - personal or professional. The instructions are identical in both cases.
But if you just want to hide the page and keep posting, hiding is enough. To do this, go to the privacy settings and check the box next to "Closed account". After that, only those who have already been subscribed can watch what is happening on the page. No one will even be able to view the content anonymously and through bots.
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Social media users who actively develop their profile often wonder how to find out their Instagram ID. This information is required to set up Socialkit, Tooligram and the like promotion programs.
They are used to attract new subscribers, views and likes, which greatly helps to promote the account on the network.
It is not easy to find your own or someone else's ID, users do not see it, it is hidden. For viewing, only nicknames are available to us, by which users recognize each other and find each other on the social network.
Content
- What is ID on Instagram
- Why do you need
- Is it possible to change ID
- How to look at your ID
- on the phone
- on PC
- how to find out alien ID
- through pages for pcs
- Through third party services
- How to find out the username on Instagram by ID
- Cheat services as a means of promoting an account on Instagram
What is an ID on Instagram
Each user has his own unique ID (identification character set), which allows you to determine it, which he receives when registering on a social network. Such a serial number of the page.
It is used to identify in a game or application, to receive various bonuses.
For owners of a commercial account, this number is needed to track statistics and promote the page. Usually, various auxiliary programs and services are used for this.
Why
is needed As we said above, most often an ID is needed to connect an account to a program for promotion. Thus, it is possible to synchronize your real account with software on a PC, and the user has additional opportunities in the form of mass mailings or deleting non-reciprocal subscriptions. So you can change your nickname and other data without breaking the connection with the software, which will continue to work on your account without failure. That is why it is not a username that is required, but an Instagram identification number.
ID will be required for:
- participation in events, competitions by identification code;
- use of services to boost likes, views, subscribers, attract activity to the profile;
- user search, if a person often changes nicknames, then you can always find him by ID.
In most cases, entering an identification number is required on services such as InstaSoft, Tooligram, Socialkit and others.
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Is it possible to change the ID
A unique set of characters is issued to each user after registration automatically. The person himself does not influence the receipt of one or another set of numbers. In the profile, you can only change the nickname that a person indicates during registration. So, alas, changing the ID data will not work.
How to see your ID
The options for how to find out the ID on Instagram for each type of device are slightly different. Therefore, it is important to know how to find both from the phone and from the computer so that you can work on a more convenient device.
Some ways to find out your own and someone else's address have already become outdated, so we will analyze only relevant methods that can be used right now.
On the phone
Instagram is used mainly on smartphones, so you need to consider exactly the option to view the ID from the phone.
Unfortunately, at the moment it is impossible to find out the number of each member of the social network in the application itself. But there are online services that will help with this.
Instructions on how to find out the Instagram ID from the phone are presented below:
- Copy the link to the user whose ID is to be calculated.
- Go to search service vk.barkov.net
- Log in and paste the copied link into the block.
- It is also possible to load several links at once in one file.
- Press the convert button.
- It remains only to wait, after which the service will allow you to receive the code.
On a PC
To make information about the ID available, you can use the method of searching for numbers using algorithms from a computer. It is better to do this using a PC when there is no smartphone at hand, but the method will be slightly more difficult. For a correct understanding, it is worth remembering that any profile on the Internet is indicated by a set of characters that characterize it.
So, having learned the source code of the account, you can learn about actions and other things, most importantly, the information will be useful for finding an ID.
How to find out the ID through the source code:
- Log in to the Instagram website using a computer.
- Log in or go to the profile of interest using the link.
- Click on the page with the right mouse button.
- Select "View page code" and click.
- The portal will redirect to information with a code. You need to press the combination Ctrl + F on the keyboard or right-click on an empty space and select "Search".
- Enter in the opened search field on the "profile" page and find a combination of the word with the ID there.
The resulting value can be entered into account promotion services, which allows you to increase the audience, the number of likes, views, and blog activity.
How to find someone else's ID
Sometimes you need to find out not only your own, but also someone else's address, so you can use a similar option to find the number of IDs of your friends.
You can also do this using a smartphone and a third-party application.
- Just go to the person's page and select 3 dots on the right in the upper corner of the smartphone screen.
- Next, you need to click on the "Copy profile URL" block. Thus, the link to the page will be saved.
- Insert a link to a third-party data processing resource. For example, vk.barkov.
You can also find out the Instagram post ID.
Through the page code on a PC
In the source code, you can see not only your page, but also a friend's profile. To do this, you need to go now to his personal profile, being in your account, and right-click on the page, selecting "View page code". Just as before, you need to select the search and find "profile" with an individual numerical value.
Through third-party services
Since you cannot directly view the unique number through your smartphone, you can use third-party resources.
But you need to be careful and choose only those that bloggers or friends trust.
For example, vk.barkov, where you can quickly view unique page numbers. It is enough to copy the link to the profile or publication, go to the portal and paste it into the field, and then click on the "Start conversion to Instagram ID" block.
Previously, it was possible to use the otzberg portal, where you need to insert a link and you can get an ID, but with a change in the rules in the social network, this became prohibited, as well as on some portals. So it's better to use the code.
How to find out the username on Instagram by ID
Sometimes it may turn out that there is only a page number, but not a name. Then you can use the Tooligram application, which will help you find a nickname.
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Download the utility, install it and open it. Next, you need to select the "Task Manager" section on the top field of the interface. Select the "Conversion" block and the application will no longer show the ID, but the user's nickname.
Cheat services as a means of promoting an account on Instagram
ID recognition in most cases is necessary for users in order to gain access to the "promotion". Or rather, to applications that will help you gain views, likes and comments so that the blog spreads better on Instagram.
For example, there is a DoSMM promotion assistant that helps you find an audience on a social network for a fee. It is enough to choose the tariff you like and pay for the services to start launching advertising.
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Can I find out when I registered on Instagram?
Using Tooligram, you can find registration information and ID.
Why find out a nickname by ID?
The fact is that users can change the nickname by which you will not track them, but the unique code that you knew will tell you what their blog name is now.
Why can't I change the unique code?
Because the social network itself issues it for identification.
