In the world of social media, your needs and priorities may change from time to time.
When you want to get away from the Instagram world for a while and have some time for yourself, you can deactivate your Instagram account.
In this article, we will discuss step by step the process of temporarily or permanently freezing your Instagram account and focus on the points you need to consider when making these decisions.
How to Deactivate Instagram Account Permanently?
If you want to permanently deactivate your Instagram account, there is a way to do it.
However, you should remember that you cannot undo this action and you will lose all your account data.
Therefore, before permanently deactivating your account, we recommend that you take a backup. Here are the steps you need to take:
- Open the Instagram application and go to your profile.
- Tap the icon in the top right corner and go to Settings.
- Tap Privacy & Security, then find Download eSap Data.
- Enter your email address and tap Submit Download Request.
- Instagram will send a link containing your account data to your email address. You can download your data by clicking this link.
After backing up your account’s data, go to your profile “Tap Edit My Profile” and find the “Permanently Close My Account” option to permanently deactivate your account.
Choose your reason for closing your account and enter your password. Tap on “Permanently Close My Account” and confirm.
Once you permanently deactivate your account, you will not be able to access it again. Your username, photos, comments, likes and followers will also be deleted.
How to Temporarily Freeze Instagram Account?
If you plan to use your account again in the future, you can temporarily freeze it. Here is a simple step-by-step guide to temporarily deactivate your Instagram account:
- Log In to Your Profile: Log in to the Instagram application or website. Then go to your profile and click on the three-line menu icon in the upper right corner.
- Go to the Settings Menu: After clicking the menu icon on your profile, tap the “Settings” option from the menu that opens.
- Go to Account Settings: After the “Settings” section, find the option named “Account” or something similar. From here look for an option such as ‘Deactivate Account’ or ‘Temporarily Close Account’.
- Start the Freezing Process: Once in the account settings, look for the temporary freeze option. Instagram may ask you to provide a few reasons for performing this action. After entering the reasons, continue.
- Confirm Your Account: Finally, confirm your decision to temporarily freeze your Instagram account.
Your account will now be frozen for the period you specified. You can return to the Instagram world whenever you need.
How to Open a Frozen Instagram Account?
Here’s what you need to do to reactivate your frozen Instagram account:
- Open the Instagram app or go to instagram.com.
- Log in with the username and password of the account you frozen.
- When you log in, you will see a message asking if you want to reactivate your account.
- Follow the instructions in the message and reactivate your account.
If your account has been frozen by Instagram, there is an appeal process for this. During this process, you must prove that your account was frozen by mistake or that you did not violate the rules. Here’s what you need to do for this:
- Open the Instagram app or go to instagram.com.
- Try to log in with the username and password of the frozen account.
- When you cannot log in, you will see a message explaining why your account has been frozen.
- Click on the link in the message and fill out the objection form.
- After you submit the form, the Instagram team will review your account and get back to you via e-mail.
- Follow the instructions in the email and reactivate your account.
You can follow these steps to freeze or reactivate your Instagram account. However, frequently freezing and unlocking your account may trigger Instagram’s security system and cause your account to be permanently closed.
Can a Frozen Instagram Account Be Deleted?
Yes, a frozen Instagram account can be deleted. Instagram allows users to temporarily deactivate their accounts. So, if you want to take a break before deleting your account, you can do so.
However, if you do not reactivate your account within 30 days after deactivating it, Instagram will automatically delete your account. Therefore, when you freeze your account, you should not forget this and if you want to return, you must log in within 30 days. Otherwise, you may lose your account and all your shares.
Is a Frozen Account Visible to Other Users?
No, a frozen Instagram account is not visible to other users. When an account is deactivated, its profile and contents become temporarily inaccessible to other Instagram users. Information such as profile, followers, followings and shares cannot be observed by other users.
However, a frozen account is only temporarily disabled and after a certain period of time the user can reactivate the account. In this case, the account becomes visible again to its previous followers and other users.
