Want a break from Instagram but don’t want to delete your account permanently? Learn how to temporarily deactivate your Instagram account with this simple, step-by-step tutorial! 📴✨
✅ Steps to Deactivate Instagram Temporarily:
Open a browser (desktop or mobile) and go to Instagram.com. Log in to your account. Tap on your Profile Picture in the top-right corner and go to Profile. Click Edit Profile. Scroll down and select Temporarily Disable My Account at the bottom of the page. Choose a reason from the dropdown menu (e.g., "Need a break"). Re-enter your password for confirmation. Tap Temporarily Disable Account to finalize. ⚠️ Note: You can’t deactivate your Instagram account directly from the app—this process must be done through a browser.
📌 What Happens When You Deactivate:
Your profile, photos, comments, and likes will be hidden until you reactivate your account by logging back in. Perfect for those who need a temporary social media detox!