In this tutorial, I will show you each step on how to deactivate your Instagram account from your Instagram app. The process is quite simple and easy. So, let’s begin.
1) Instagram App
Select an Instagram App from your mobile.
2) 3 Horizontal bars
You will see 3 horizontal bars on the top right corner. Click on this 3 horizontal bars.
3) Settings and Privacy
You will see Settings and Privacy with gear icons on the top. Tap on your Settings and Privacy.
4) Accounts Center
Once Settings and Privacy will be opened. Tap on Accounts Center.
5) Accounts Center
An Accounts Center will be opened with various options available. Tap on your personal details.
6) Personal details
Under Personal details, you can clearly see Account ownership and control. Tap on it and open your Account ownership and control.
7) Account ownership and control
Here, tap on Deactivation or Deletion, which will take you to the deactivation or deletion process ahead.
8) Deactivation or deletion
Select your Instagram account. If you add your Facebook account, you will be able to see your Facebook account. You have to select your Instagram account here because we are going to deactivate an Instagram account.
9) Deactivating or deleting your Instagram account
Here, you will see two options: Deactivate account or Delete account. Select your first option: Deactivate your account and tap the Continue button.
10) Re-enter Password
Now, you have to re-enter your Instagram password for security reasons to continue your Instagram deactivation process.
After you enter your Instagram password, tap Continue to deactivate your account. That’s it. Now, you account will be deactivated until you activate it again.