This article explains Instagram’s policy on inactive accounts.
Does Instagram Delete Inactive Accounts?
Instagram will delete inactive accounts, but the time frame which the platform operates under is rather vague.
The platform lists out the criteria on theInstagram inactive username policy page.
Can I Restore a Deleted Account?
It’s unlikely, however, that Instagram will do so.
As part ofSafer Internet Day in 2020, Instagram revamped its appeal process for disabled accounts.
It’s recommended you use theDownload Datafunction to download everything from your Instagram account.
If not, you’ll get a notice telling you it’s been deleted.
At this point, tapDownload Data.
Can I Take Back the Username of a Deleted Account?
FAQ
you might onlydelete or deactivate your Instagram accountin a web net web client.
To deactivate, get in and then go to your profile >Edit Profile>Temporarily deactivate my account.
To delete your account, use theInstagram account deletion page.
The only way to see a private Instagram account is to follow it.
Private-account owners have to approve the follow request before you could see their page.
