To delete an Instagram account permanently in 2025, follow these steps:
- Open the Instagram app and go to your profile.
- Tap the menu (three horizontal lines) in the top-right corner.
- Go to Settings and privacy.
- Scroll down to Account Center and tap Personal details.
- Select Account ownership and control.
- Tap Deactivation or deletion.
- Choose the Instagram account to delete if you have multiple.
- Select Delete account and tap Continue.
- Choose a reason for deleting the account and tap Continue.
- Enter your password to confirm and tap Continue again.
- Tap Delete account to finalize.
Your account will be scheduled for permanent deletion, typically with a 30-day grace period during which you can log back in to cancel the deletion. After that, the account and its data will be permanently removed.
