How to delete or disable your Instagram account | Tech News [Video]

Instagram has its purposes – from curating your aesthetic to building side hustles – but it’s a fact of life that social media can have an impact on our mental health.

If you’re looking for a break – permanent or temporary – from the world of selfies and perfectly-manicured grid, then there are a few options available.

Here’s how to delete an Instagram or temporarily disable an account.

The first thing to know is that you cannot delete your Instagram account from the app.

You’ll need to log in to Instagram on the web through a mobile browser or computer. 

Once you’ve done that:

• Go to the Delete your account Page. It’s not easy to find without going via the help centre, but you can go directly to it here.
• Select an option from the drop-down menu next to ‘Why are you deleting your account?’
• Once you’ve picked a reason, you’ll …