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3 Ways to Deactivate Instagram Accounts

Instagram is like anyone’s must-have app now. Almost every user of a smartphone has an Instagram app on their device. This app is a wonderful social media platform that allows you to share everything. However, some users want to deactivate Instagram and stay away from social media for a while.


Social media detoxification is a new trend. This is when people decide to stay away from social media like Instagram for weeks, months, or even years. Meta allows Instagram users to deactivate their accounts so that they can come back later to the same accounts.


Some Ways To Deactivate Instagram Account Temporarily

Meta will let you know that temporarily deactivating the account won’t delete comments, photos, and Instagram profile. Meta will only hide those things until users log back in and reactivate their accounts again. There are 3 different ways to deactivate an Instagram account.


1. From Instagram desktop

Meta only allows you to deactivate your Instagram account from a desktop version of Instagram, from the browser version of Instagram, and from the Instagram app on iPhones. If you are using an Android device, you may want to deactivate the account from your computer or a web browser.


  • Run the desktop Instagram app on your laptop or PC.

  • Then, log into your Instagram account first.

  • Next, click the profile picture and then click Profile.

  • Click the Edit Profile button and then scroll down.

  • In the bottom right, simply click temporarily deactivate my account.

  • You’ll have to choose the reason why you want to deactivate your account.

  • Enter your password again and then confirm by clicking Yes.


Before you deactivate Instagram accounts, users need to log into their accounts first. If you cannot remember the username or password, get some help from Instagram to access your account so that you can deactivate your account temporarily.


Deactivating an Instagram account is nothing like deleting your account. If you delete your account, everything will be gone. But deactivating it will only hide everything until you come back to Instagram.


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2. From the mobile browser app

Another way to deactivate Instagram accounts is by accessing Instagram from the browser app on your Android device. Any browser app can be used to access Instagram and deactivate accounts as long as the device has an excellent internet connection.


  • Run any web browser app on your Android device.

  • Access Instagram.com and then log into your Instagram account.

  • In the bottom right of the screen, tap profile picture and then tap Profile.

  • Since there’s no option to deactivate the account permanently, tap temporarily deactivate my account, the option is in the bottom right of the screen.

  • Select the reason why you leave Instagram for a while.

  • Confirm your account deactivation by tapping Yes.


Meta offers some other options to consider for those who want to deactivate their Instagram accounts. For example, if you only want to hide your profile from some people, consider blocking people or setting your profile to private. This way, some people won’t be able to access your posts.


3. From the Instagram app on iPhone

iPhone users can deactivate Instagram accounts directly on their Instagram app. They don’t have to use the web version of Instagram or access their PC or laptop. Below are some steps iPhone users can take to deactivate their Instagram accounts on their app.


  • Launch the iPhone version of the Instagram app.

  • Tap the profile picture icon in the bottom right of the screen.

  • Next, tap the More menu icon in the top right and then tap Settings and Privacy.

  • Then, tap Account and select Delete account at the screen’s bottom, it won’t delete everything.

  • Tap Deactivate account and then select a reason to deactivate the account.

  • Reenter your Instagram password and then tap Temporarily Deactivate Account.


If you want to access the same account, simply login to your Instagram account using the same password and username. All posts, messages, and everything will be back, nothing’s changed from the last time to left Instagram.


Instagram As a Business Tool

Instagram is a wonderful tool. Businesses can use Instagram to engage young customers. Many young people around the world have an Instagram account, some of them even have two to three different accounts. You may want to promote your business through this platform.


If your business has an Instagram account, promote the account by using SMS Broadcaster’s Hitech Terminal Enterprise. This is going to boost your Instagram followers. Don’t deactivate Instagram accounts. Instead, turn your personal account into a business account to promote your products.

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