To delete an Instagram account in 2025, follow these steps:
- Open the Instagram app and go to your profile page.
- Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top-right corner.
- Go to "Settings and privacy," then tap "Accounts Center."
- Select "Personal details," then "Account ownership and control."
- Tap "Deactivation or deletion."
- Choose the Instagram account you want to delete if you have multiple accounts.
- Select "Delete account" and tap "Continue."
- Choose a reason for deleting your account and tap "Continue."
- Re-enter your password to confirm the deletion.
- Tap "Delete your account" to complete the process.
Instagram will keep your account for 30 days in case you want to reactivate by logging back in. After this period, your account and all its data will be permanently deleted. This process works for both iOS, Android, and desktop interfaces with slight navigation differences but same core steps.