Instagram is a free online photo and video sharing app that is available on phones. People can upload photos or videos to the app and share them with their followers or with a selected group of friends. it allows them to view, comment, and like posts shared by their friends on Instagram and more.
You should know that deactivating or deleting your account permanently means deleting your account, your Profile, photos, videos, comments, likes, and others. All your followers will be removed permanently. Instead, you can temporarily disable your account.
But before that, either deleting your account permanently or temporarily it is advisable to download all data on your account. To download your data on your account you must follow some steps. Here are the steps on how to download your data on Instagram.
How to download Instagram data on the android app
- Open the Instagram app on your smartphone
- Click on your profile picture on the bottom right side
- Tap the 3 vertical lines at the top right corner
- Click Your activity, then tap download your information
- Input the email address you want to receive your data link, then tap request download
- Input your password, then click Next.
It may take up to 48 hours before Instagram will message you on the email you provided. The message will contain all your photos, comments, profile information, login activities, and more.
How to download Instagram data on a mobile browser
- Login to your account at Instagram.com
- Click on your profile picture on the bottom right side
- Tap on Settings at the top of your profile picture
- Click on privacy and security
- Scroll down and locate data download, tap on request download
- Input the email address you want to receive your download data link
- Input your password, then click request download.
It may take up to 48 hours before Instagram will message you on the email you provided. The message will contain all your photos, comments, profile information, login activities, and more.
How to permanently delete your Instagram Account
To delete your Instagram account permanently can only be done on your phone browser or pc. All your data on your Instagram account will disappear forever after 30 days of deactivation of the account. Here are the steps on how to permanently delete your Instagram account.
- Go to the delete your account pages on your phone or pc browser.
- Login to your account by inputting your username and password
- Select the reason you are deleting your account and re-enter your password
- Tap on Delete to confirm your decision
- Done
How to temporarily disable your Instagram account on your phone browser
Sometimes you may decide to take a break just disable your account temporarily. So that you can have access to your account when you come back later, all your photos, profile, and comments will be hidden from public view, but you restore your account anytime. Here are the steps on how to temporarily disable your Instagram account.
- Log in to your Instagram account on your phone browser at Instagram.com
- Click your profile picture at the bottom right side
- Tap Edit Profile at the top of the page.
- Scroll down and click Temporarily disable my account at the bottom right side
- Select the reason you’re disabling your account and re-enter your password.
- Tap on Temporarily Disable Account.
To reactivate your account in the future, simply log back into the Instagram app or browser with your username and password.
How to temporarily disable your Instagram Account on Pc
- Log in to your Instagram account on your phone browser at Instagram.com
- Click your profile picture at the bottom right side
- Tap Edit Profile at the top of the page.
- Scroll down and click Temporarily disable my account at the bottom
- Select the reason you’re disabling your account and re-enter your password.
- Click on Temporarily Disable Account.
- To reactivate your account in the future, simply log back into the Instagram app or browser with your username and password.
Way to review your Instagram data on the phone app
- Open the Instagram app on your smartphone
- Click on your profile icon on the bottom right side
- Tap the 3 vertical at the top right corner
- Click your activity, then tap account history to view all changes you have made
How to review your Instagram data on a phone browser
- Login to your account at Instagram.com
- Click on your profile picture on the bottom right side
- Tap on Settings at the top of your profile picture
- Click on privacy and security
- Scroll down and select view account data.
Click on anyone to review your data(such as account info, profile info, connections, account activity, stories activity, and ads).
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