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How to Delete Your Instagram Account Permanently (Direct Link)

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Short answer

Delete Instagram permanently at instagram.com/accounts/remove/request/permanent: sign in, pick a reason, confirm with your password. The account is erased 30 days later; logging in during that window cancels the deletion.

Official page

instagram.com/accounts/remove/request/permanent

Open link

Instagram permanent account deletion page

01 — Step by Step

Step-by-step fix

  1. Download your data first (recommended)

    Go to Instagram > Your activity > Download your information. Your photos and messages are archived and emailed to you.

  2. Open the deletion page

    Go to instagram.com/accounts/remove/request/permanent and sign in.

  3. Choose a reason

    Pick a reason from the dropdown. It's required, but no option blocks the deletion.

  4. Enter your password and delete

    Type your password and click 'Delete my account permanently'. The confirmation screen shows the deletion date.

  5. Know the 30-day window

    The account is flagged for deletion and removed 30 days later. Logging in during this period cancels the request.

02 — FAQ

Frequently asked questions

01Deactivation vs deletion — what's the difference?
Deactivation hides the account until you log back in. Permanent deletion erases photos, videos and messages after 30 days, and your username may be taken by someone else.
02Can a deleted account be recovered?
Only within the 30-day window by logging in. After that, data is gone for good.
03I forgot my password — can I still delete?
Reset your password via 'Forgot password?' first. Without account access, deletion isn't possible.