How Long to Permanently Delete Your Instagram Account?
Learn how long it takes to permanently delete your Instagram account and what happens during the process.
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Permanently deleting an Instagram account takes about 30 days. Once you initiate the deletion, the account enters a deactivation period where you can still restore it if you change your mind. After 30 days, all your data and content are permanently removed. Additionally, it may take up to 90 days for all information to be completely deleted from Instagram's servers.
FAQs & Answers
- What happens to my data after deleting my Instagram account? After the account deletion period, all your data will be permanently removed, although it may take up to 90 days for complete deletion from Instagram's servers.
- Can I recover my Instagram account after I initiate deletion? Yes, you can recover your account if it's within the 30-day deactivation period after initiating deletion.
- What are the steps to delete my Instagram account? Go to your account settings, select 'Security,' then 'Delete your account,' and follow the prompts to initiate account deletion.
- Is there a way to temporarily deactivate my Instagram account? Yes, Instagram provides an option to temporarily deactivate your account, which can be done through account settings.