Can you delete your Instagram account?

Yes, you can delete your Instagram account permanently. When you delete your account, your profile, photos, videos, comments, likes, and followers will be permanently removed, and you won't be able to reactivate the account or retrieve any of the content or data associated with it.

Here's how to delete your Instagram account permanently:

1. **Open Instagram**: Launch the Instagram app on your mobile device or go to the Instagram website on your computer.

2. **Go to Account Settings**: Tap on your profile picture or username in the bottom right corner of the screen to go to your profile. Then, tap on the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top right corner to access the settings.

3. **Access Account Settings**: Scroll down and tap on "Settings" and then tap on "Help Center." From there, tap on "Help Center" again to access Instagram's help center.

4. **Find Account Deletion**: In the help center, search for "Delete Your Account" or "Permanently Delete Account" to find the relevant information and instructions.

5. **Access Account Deletion Page**: Follow the instructions provided to access the account deletion page. You may be required to log in to your account and provide a reason for deleting your account.

6. **Confirm Deletion**: After accessing the account deletion page, you'll be prompted to confirm that you want to delete your account permanently. Follow the on-screen instructions to confirm your decision.

7. **Permanently Delete Account**: Once you confirm, your Instagram account will be permanently deleted, and all of your account data, including your profile, photos, videos, comments, likes, and followers, will be permanently removed.

It's important to note that once you delete your Instagram account, you won't be able to reactivate it or retrieve any of the content or data associated with it. Additionally, Instagram may take some time to process the account deletion request, so your account data may not be immediately removed from Instagram's servers.