Why Can't I Deactivate My Instagram Account?

Jonas_Velborn
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:12:02 +0000

You can only temporarily deactivate Instagram from a web browser (mobile or desktop) — go to instagram.com → Profile → Edit Profile → “Temporarily disable my account” (or visit instagram.com/accounts/remove/request/temporary/), choose a reason and re-enter your password — the in-app option isn’t available. If the option is missing or you get errors, try a different browser or incognito, clear cookies, set a password if you used Facebook login, and note Instagram only lets you disable an account once every 7 days; contact Instagram support if problems persist.