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How to Deactivate Instagram and Get it Back

How to Deactivate Instagram and Get it Back

Instagram is a popular photo and video sharing social media platform with millions of active users. While it can be a great way to stay connected with friends and family, share your experiences, and discover new things, there may be times when you want to take a break from the platform or deactivate your account altogether.

Deactivating your Instagram account is a temporary measure that hides your profile, posts, and stories from other users. Your account will still exist, but it will not be visible to anyone else. You can reactivate your account at any time by logging back in.

If you're considering deactivating your Instagram account, here's a step-by-step guide on how to do it and how to get it back when you're ready.

How to Deactivate Instagram and Get it Back

Follow these steps to temporarily hide your Instagram account and reactivate it later.

  • Open Instagram app.
  • Tap profile picture.
  • Tap "Edit Profile."
  • Scroll down and tap "Temporarily disable my account."
  • Enter your password and tap "Temporarily Disable Account."
  • To reactivate, log back in.
  • Wait 24 hours.
  • Reactivate up to once per week.
  • Account remains active.

Remember that deactivating your account is temporary, and your account will still exist. If you want to permanently delete your account, you will need to follow a different process.

Open Instagram app.

To deactivate your Instagram account, you must first open the Instagram app on your mobile device. If you do not have the Instagram app installed, you can download it from the App Store (for iOS devices) or the Google Play Store (for Android devices).

Once you have opened the Instagram app, you will need to log in to your account. If you are already logged in, you can skip this step. To log in, enter your username and password in the fields provided and tap the "Log In" button.

After you have logged in, you will be taken to your Instagram home page. From here, you can tap on your profile picture in the bottom-right corner of the screen to go to your profile page.

On your profile page, tap the "Edit Profile" button. This will open a new page where you can edit your profile information, such as your name, username, and bio. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and you will see a section called "Temporarily disable my account." Tap on this section.

On the next page, you will be asked to enter your password again. Once you have entered your password, tap the "Temporarily Disable Account" button. Your account will then be deactivated and your profile, posts, and stories will be hidden from other users.

Tap profile picture.

Once you have opened the Instagram app and logged in to your account, you will need to tap on your profile picture in the bottom-right corner of the screen. This will take you to your profile page, where you can view your posts, stories, and other information.

On your profile page, you will see your profile picture in a circle at the top of the screen. Tap on your profile picture to open your profile menu. This menu contains various options, such as "Edit Profile," "View Profile," and "Settings."

To deactivate your Instagram account, you need to tap on the "Edit Profile" option. This will open a new page where you can edit your profile information, such as your name, username, and bio. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and you will see a section called "Temporarily disable my account." Tap on this section.

On the next page, you will be asked to enter your password again. Once you have entered your password, tap the "Temporarily Disable Account" button. Your account will then be deactivated and your profile, posts, and stories will be hidden from other users.

Note that deactivating your Instagram account is a temporary measure. You can reactivate your account at any time by simply logging back in. However, if you want to permanently delete your Instagram account, you will need to follow a different process.

Tap "Edit Profile."

Once you have tapped on your profile picture and opened your profile menu, you will need to tap on the "Edit Profile" option. This will open a new page where you can edit your profile information, such as your name, username, and bio.

  • Scroll down to "Temporarily disable my account."

    Once you have opened the "Edit Profile" page, you need to scroll down to the bottom of the page. There, you will see a section called "Temporarily disable my account." This section contains a link that you can tap to deactivate your account.

  • Read the information on the page.

    Before you tap on the link to deactivate your account, you should read the information on the page carefully. This information explains what will happen when you deactivate your account and how you can reactivate it later.

  • Enter your password.

    Once you have read the information and are sure that you want to deactivate your account, you will need to enter your password. This is a security measure to ensure that no one else can deactivate your account without your permission.

  • Tap the "Temporarily Disable Account" button.

    After you have entered your password, you will see a button that says "Temporarily Disable Account." Tap on this button to deactivate your account. Your account will then be deactivated and your profile, posts, and stories will be hidden from other users.

Note that deactivating your Instagram account is a temporary measure. You can reactivate your account at any time by simply logging back in. However, if you want to permanently delete your Instagram account, you will need to follow a different process.

Scroll down and tap "Temporarily disable my account."

Once you have opened the "Edit Profile" page, you need to scroll down to the bottom of the page. There, you will see a section called "Temporarily disable my account." This section contains a link that you can tap to deactivate your account.

  • Read the information on the page.

    Before you tap on the link to deactivate your account, you should read the information on the page carefully. This information explains what will happen when you deactivate your account and how you can reactivate it later.

  • Consider the consequences of deactivating your account.

    Deactivating your Instagram account is a serious decision. Before you proceed, you should consider the consequences carefully. For example, you will no longer be able to access your profile, posts, or stories. You will also lose any followers or followings you have accumulated.

  • Make sure you have a backup of your data.

    If you decide to deactivate your Instagram account, you should make sure that you have a backup of your data. This includes your photos, videos, and stories. You can download your data from Instagram by going to your profile page and clicking on the "Settings" icon. Then, click on "Privacy and Security" and scroll down to the "Download Data" section.

  • Tap on the "Temporarily disable my account" link.

    Once you have read the information on the page and considered the consequences, you can tap on the "Temporarily disable my account" link. You will then be asked to enter your password. After you have entered your password, tap on the "Temporarily Disable Account" button. Your account will then be deactivated and your profile, posts, and stories will be hidden from other users.

Note that deactivating your Instagram account is a temporary measure. You can reactivate your account at any time by simply logging back in. However, if you want to permanently delete your Instagram account, you will need to follow a different process.

Enter your password and tap "Temporarily Disable Account."

After you have tapped on the "Temporarily disable my account" link, you will be asked to enter your password. This is a security measure to ensure that no one else can deactivate your account without your permission.

  • Make sure you enter the correct password.

    When you enter your password, make sure that you enter the correct password for your Instagram account. If you enter the wrong password, you will not be able to deactivate your account.

  • Tap on the "Temporarily Disable Account" button.

    Once you have entered your password correctly, you will see a button that says "Temporarily Disable Account." Tap on this button to deactivate your account. Your account will then be deactivated and your profile, posts, and stories will be hidden from other users.

  • Wait for your account to be deactivated.

    It may take a few minutes for your account to be deactivated. During this time, you will not be able to access your account or any of its features.

  • Check your email for a confirmation message.

    Once your account has been deactivated, you will receive a confirmation email from Instagram. This email will contain a link that you can use to reactivate your account if you change your mind.

Note that deactivating your Instagram account is a temporary measure. You can reactivate your account at any time by simply logging back in. However, if you want to permanently delete your Instagram account, you will need to follow a different process.

To reactivate, log back in.

If you decide that you want to reactivate your Instagram account, you can do so at any time by simply logging back in. Your account will be reactivated immediately and you will be able to access your profile, posts, and stories again.

  • Open the Instagram app or website.

    To reactivate your Instagram account, you can either open the Instagram app on your mobile device or go to the Instagram website on your computer.

  • Enter your login credentials.

    Once you have opened the Instagram app or website, enter your username and password in the fields provided. Make sure that you enter the correct login credentials for your account.

  • Tap on the "Log In" button.

    After you have entered your login credentials, tap on the "Log In" button. Your account will then be reactivated and you will be taken to your home page.

  • Your account is now reactivated.

    Once you have logged back into your account, it will be fully reactivated. You will be able to access your profile, posts, and stories again. You will also be able to follow other users and like and comment on their posts.

Note that you can only reactivate your account once per week. If you try to reactivate your account more than once within a week, you will see a message that says "You can't reactivate your account right now. Please try again later." If you see this message, you will need to wait a week before you can reactivate your account.

Wait 24 hours.

After you have deactivated your Instagram account, you will need to wait at least 24 hours before you can reactivate it. This is a security measure to prevent people from deactivating and reactivating their accounts repeatedly.

During the 24-hour waiting period, your account will be completely deactivated. Your profile, posts, and stories will be hidden from other users and you will not be able to access your account in any way.

After 24 hours have passed, you will be able to reactivate your account by simply logging back in. Your account will be reactivated immediately and you will be able to access your profile, posts, and stories again.

Note that you can only reactivate your account once per week. If you try to reactivate your account more than once within a week, you will see a message that says "You can't reactivate your account right now. Please try again later." If you see this message, you will need to wait a week before you can reactivate your account.

Here are some things you can do during the 24-hour waiting period:

  • Back up your Instagram data.
  • Consider whether you really want to reactivate your account.
  • Take a break from social media.

Reactivate up to once per week.

After you have deactivated your Instagram account, you can reactivate it at any time by simply logging back in. However, you can only reactivate your account once per week.

  • Why is there a limit on reactivations?

    The limit on reactivations is a security measure to prevent people from deactivating and reactivating their accounts repeatedly. This could be done for malicious purposes, such as spamming or harassment.

  • What happens if I try to reactivate my account more than once per week?

    If you try to reactivate your account more than once per week, you will see a message that says "You can't reactivate your account right now. Please try again later." This message will appear even if you try to reactivate your account from a different device or IP address.

  • How long do I need to wait before I can reactivate my account again?

    You will need to wait 7 days before you can reactivate your account again. This is the same amount of time that you need to wait after deactivating your account.

  • What can I do if I need to reactivate my account more than once per week?

    If you need to reactivate your account more than once per week, you can contact Instagram support. They may be able to help you if you have a legitimate reason for needing to reactivate your account more frequently.

It is important to note that the limit on reactivations is in place for a reason. It is important to use Instagram responsibly and to follow the platform's terms of service.

Account remains active.

When you deactivate your Instagram account, it is important to remember that your account remains active. This means that your profile, posts, and stories will still exist, they will just be hidden from other users.

  • Your profile will be hidden from other users.

    When you deactivate your account, your profile will be hidden from other users. This means that they will not be able to see your profile picture, username, bio, or any of your posts or stories.

  • Your posts and stories will be hidden from other users.

    When you deactivate your account, your posts and stories will be hidden from other users. This means that they will not be able to see your posts or stories in their feeds or in search results.

  • You will not be able to like or comment on other users' posts.

    When you deactivate your account, you will not be able to like or comment on other users' posts. This is because you will not be able to access your account or interact with other users in any way.

  • You can reactivate your account at any time.

    Your account will remain active until you decide to reactivate it. You can reactivate your account at any time by simply logging back in. Your account will then be restored to its previous state and you will be able to access your profile, posts, and stories again.

It is important to note that deactivating your Instagram account is a temporary measure. If you want to permanently delete your account, you will need to follow a different process.

FAQ

Here are some frequently asked questions about deactivating and reactivating your Instagram account:

Question 1: What happens when I deactivate my Instagram account?
Answer 1: When you deactivate your Instagram account, your profile, posts, and stories will be hidden from other users. You will not be able to access your account or interact with other users in any way. However, your account will remain active and you can reactivate it at any time.

Question 2: How long does it take to deactivate my Instagram account?
Answer 2: It takes effect immediately. Your profile, posts, and stories will be hidden from other users as soon as you click the "Temporarily Disable Account" button.

Question 3: How long do I need to wait before I can reactivate my Instagram account?
Answer 3: You can reactivate your Instagram account at any time by simply logging back in. However, you can only reactivate your account once per week.

Question 4: What happens if I try to reactivate my Instagram account more than once per week?
Answer 4: If you try to reactivate your account more than once per week, you will see a message that says "You can't reactivate your account right now. Please try again later." You will need to wait 7 days before you can reactivate your account again.

Question 5: Will I lose my followers when I deactivate my Instagram account?
Answer 5: No, you will not lose your followers when you deactivate your Instagram account. Your followers will still be there when you reactivate your account.

Question 6: Will I lose my posts and stories when I deactivate my Instagram account?
Answer 6: No, you will not lose your posts and stories when you deactivate your Instagram account. Your posts and stories will still be there when you reactivate your account.

Question 7: How can I permanently delete my Instagram account?
Answer 7: To permanently delete your Instagram account, you need to follow a different process. You can find instructions on how to permanently delete your Instagram account in the Instagram Help Center.

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These are just a few of the most frequently asked questions about deactivating and reactivating your Instagram account. If you have any other questions, you can contact Instagram support for help.

In addition to the FAQ section above, here are a few tips for deactivating and reactivating your Instagram account:

Tips

Here are a few tips for deactivating and reactivating your Instagram account:

Tip 1: Back up your data before you deactivate your account.
This will ensure that you have a copy of your photos, videos, and stories in case you decide to reactivate your account later.

Tip 2: Consider the consequences of deactivating your account before you do it.
Deactivating your account will hide your profile, posts, and stories from other users. You will also lose access to your account and all of its features.

Tip 3: Make sure you remember your login credentials before you deactivate your account.
You will need your username and password to reactivate your account later.

Tip 4: If you need to reactivate your account more than once per week, contact Instagram support.
They may be able to help you if you have a legitimate reason for needing to reactivate your account more frequently.

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By following these tips, you can ensure that you have a smooth experience deactivating and reactivating your Instagram account.

Now that you know how to deactivate and reactivate your Instagram account, you can use this information to take a break from the platform or to permanently delete your account.

Conclusion

Deactivating your Instagram account is a temporary measure that can be useful for taking a break from the platform or for protecting your privacy. However, it is important to remember that deactivating your account is not the same as deleting it. Your account will remain active and you can reactivate it at any time by simply logging back in.

If you are considering deactivating your Instagram account, it is important to weigh the pros and cons carefully. On the one hand, deactivating your account can give you a much-needed break from the platform and help you to improve your mental health. On the other hand, you will lose access to your account and all of its features, and you may lose followers.

Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to deactivate your Instagram account is a personal one. If you are struggling with your mental health or if you feel like you are spending too much time on Instagram, deactivating your account may be a good option for you. However, if you are not sure whether or not you want to deactivate your account, it is best to err on the side of caution and keep it active.

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I hope this article has been helpful in explaining how to deactivate and reactivate your Instagram account. If you have any further questions, please consult the Instagram Help Center.

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