Apple recently updated its App Store Review Guidelines for developers and as a result, Instagram was forced to add an in-app option to let users delete or deactivate their Instagram accounts. So now, if you want to get rid of the Meta-owned social media platform, you can do so by heading to the Instagram app on your iPhone. Check out the details below.
Apple’s new updated App Store Review Guidelines state that if a developer offers an account creation option within their app on iOS, they should also offer an in-app account deletion option.
Now, select the “Settings” option on the top and go to the “Account” section.
Scroll down to the bottom of this section to find the new “Delete Account” option. Tap the option to initiate the process.
Note: On the next page, Instagram will give you the option to “Deactivate” your account rather than entirely deleting it. If you deactivate your account, it will be hidden from other Instagram users until you log back in.
- Tap the “Delete Account” button to permanently delete your Instagram account.
This way, you can now easily delete or deactivate your Instagram account from within the app. Once you initiate the account deletion process, you will get one month to again log into your Instagram account to prevent permanent deletion.
