how to deactivate instagram

If you temporarily deactivate your account, your profile, photos, comments and likes will be hidden until you reactivate it by logging back in. You can only deactivate your Instagram account from a computer, a mobile browser, or the Instagram app for iPhone.

Keep in mind that you can only deactivate your account once a week.

To temporarily deactivate your account from your Instagram app:

Step 1: Backup Your Data

Before you proceed with deactivation, it's essential to backup your data. Instagram allows you to download all your data, including photos, videos, messages, and profile information. To do this, follow these steps:

Open the Instagram app on your smartphone or visit the website on your computer.

Go to your profile and tap on the hamburger menu (three horizontal lines) in the top right corner (or the gear icon if using a computer).

Select "Settings" and then "Security."

Tap on "Download Data" and follow the on-screen instructions to request your data. Instagram will email you a link to download your data, which may take some time depending on the amount of content you have.

Step 2: Deactivate Your Instagram Account

Follow these steps to deactivate your Instagram account:

1. Log into instagram.com from a computer.
2. Click your profile picture in the top right and click Profile, then click Edit Profile.
3. Scroll down, then click Temporarily deactivate my account in the bottom right.
4. Select an option from the drop-down menu next to Why are you deactivating your account? and re-enter your password. The option to deactivate your account will only appear after you've selected a reason from the menu and entered your password.
5. Click Temporarily Deactivate Account. Click Yes to confirm or No to cancel.

Step 4: Reactivating Your Account

If you decide to return to Instagram, you can reactivate your account by simply logging back in with your credentials. Keep in mind that you can reactivate your account only once every 24 hours. Beyond that, the process is straightforward and doesn't require you to create a new account.