Both options are only available through a web web client.

How to Deactivate Using the Deactivation Page

you could’t deactivate your Instagram account from the mobile app.

Instead, you oughta use Instagram’s dedicated web page in a web app.

The “Why are you deactivating your account?” menu on Instagram

Here’s what you’ll need to do.

Go toInstagram’s deactivation pagein a web app, and sign in to your account if necessary.

Choose the reason you’re deleting your account from the dropdown menu.

The password field on the Instagram deactivation page

Depending on the reason you select, you may have some other menus or receive suggestions.

Whatever your reason, type your password to continue.

Your account will become deactivated.

The “Temporarily Deactivate Account” button

you’ve got the option to only do this once a week.

Here’s what you’ll need to do.

Go to theAccounts Centerin a web client.

The “See more in Accounts Center” option in Instagram settings

SelectPersonal Detailson the left side of the screen.

ClickAccount ownership and control.

The bubble next toDeactivate accountshould be selected by default.

“Personal details” in the Meta Accounts Center

Click it if it isn’t, and then chooseContinue.

On the next screen, type your password and chooseContinue.

Select a reason for deactivating your account, and then clickContinue.

“Account ownership and control” in Accounts Center personal details

The next page may contain extra guidance or options depending on the reason you selected.

Make any extra choices available, and then clickContinue.

Finally, chooseDeactivate accountto finish the process.

“Deactivation or deletion” in Accounts Center’s “Account ownership and control” menu

What Does It Mean to Deactivate Your Instagram Account?

Your likes and direct messages will also disappear as long as the account remains inactive.

Once you do, your profile will become visible again.

Account selection in the “Deactivation or deletion” window

The “Deactivate account” bubble and “Continue” button

Enter your password

Reasons for deactivating an Instagram account

The “taking a break from Instagram” screen, with options to reactivate

The final “Deactivate account” button in Meta’s Accounts Center