How to Delete Instagram Account on Android

If you wish to delete your Instagram account on an Android device, you can do so by following these steps:

Important Note: Deleting your Instagram account is permanent and irreversible. Once deleted, you will lose all your photos, videos, followers, and any other data associated with your account. Make sure you have backed up any content you want to keep before proceeding.

Here’s how to delete your Instagram account on Android:

1. Open the Instagram App: Launch the Instagram app on your Android device. If you’re not already logged in, enter your Instagram credentials (username and password) to access your account.
2. Go to Your Profile: Tap your profile picture or your profile icon in the bottom right corner to access your Instagram profile.
3. Access Account Settings: In your profile, tap the three horizontal lines (hamburger menu) in the upper right corner. This opens the menu.
4. Navigate to Settings: Scroll down and tap on “Settings.”
5. Access Help Center: Under the “Settings” menu, tap on “Help.”
6. Go to Help Center: In the “Help” section, tap on “Help Center.”
7. Search for “Delete Account”: In the Help Center, use the search bar at the top to search for “Delete Account.” Select the first search result that should be about deleting your account.
8. Select “How do I delete my account?”: In the “Delete Your Account” section, tap on “How do I delete my account?”
9. Read Instagram’s Information: Instagram will provide some information about deleting your account, including the consequences of doing so. Read through this information carefully to understand what you’re about to do.
10. Go to the Account Deletion Page: At the end of the information, you will find a link that says “go to this page.” Tap on that link.
11. Log In Again: You may be prompted to log in again for security purposes.
12. Choose a Reason: Instagram will ask you to select a reason for deleting your account from a drop-down menu. Choose the reason that best fits your situation.
13. Enter Your Password: To confirm your identity, enter your Instagram account password.
14. Delete Your Account: Finally, tap “Permanently delete my account.” Instagram will ask you one last time if you are sure you want to delete your account. Confirm that you want to proceed.
15. Account Deleted: Your Instagram account will be deleted, and you will be logged out of the app.

Your Instagram account is now permanently deleted. Keep in mind that you won’t be able to recover it, and all your data associated with the account will be lost. If you change your mind in the future, you’ll need to create a new account.