If you want a break from social media, Instagram will let you do that. You can make your Instagram account private, or block everyone; there is a catch, though, your already existing followers will still see your content. So, this is not a proper way to disable your account. You can completely delete your Instagram account for good; however, there is also an option to temporarily disable Instagram.
You can completely delete your Instagram account for good; however, there is also an option to temporarily disable Instagram.
Taking action to temporarily deactivate Instagram takes a bit of effort and carefulness. However, it has greater rewards as you can disable Instagram account and keep your sensitive information saved for later at the same time. This data contains your photos, videos, direct messages, and more.
How to Deactivate Instagram Account Temporarily
- To begin with, you need to go to
the Instagram website from a computer. It is located at ‘https://www.instagram.com.’
- Log in to your Instagram account
with your credentials if you are not logged in already.
- Click on the profile icon. You can
find this humanoid shaped icon at the upper right corner of the page.
- Click on ‘Edit Profile’ button. It
is located near to your username.
- Scroll the page down and click on “Temporarily
disable my account” option.
- Indicate a reason for disabling
your account. Instagram uses this information to develop the app.
- After you select the reason for
your departure, re-enter your Instagram password to the designated pop-up box.
- Click on ‘Temporarily Disable Account’ — the button which is at the bottom
of the page.
- In the final step, click the ‘OK’
button when prompted. This command will deactivate your account and your
account will log out from all devices.
After all of these steps, you will temporarily disable Instagram. If you want to try and search for your disabled account from your iOS or Android device, it will either tell you that the page is not available, or that the user has not been found and has not posted anything for now.
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