You can delete your Instagram account permanently or temporarily. Here are the steps to delete your account permanently:
1. Go to the Instagram website on your desktop or mobile browser.
2. Log in to your account.
3. Go to the Delete Your Account page.
4. Select an option from the dropdown menu next to "Why are you deleting your account?"
5. Re-enter your password.
6. Click on "Permanently delete my account."
If you want to deactivate your account instead of deleting it, follow these steps:
1. Open the Instagram app on your mobile device.
2. Tap on your profile picture in the bottom right corner of the screen.
3. Tap on the three horizontal lines in the top right corner of the screen.
4. Tap on Settings at the bottom of the menu.
5. Tap on Account.
6. Tap on Delete Your Account at the bottom of the page.
7. Select an option from the dropdown menu next to "Why are you deleting your account?"
8. Re-enter your password.
9. Tap on "Temporarily disable my account" if you want to deactivate it instead of deleting it.
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