Instagram's new update hides delete option!
45sTap into the frustration of users who can't find the delete button after updates, promising a solution.
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This video provides a step-by-step guide on how to permanently delete an Instagram account using the updated Instagram app on a mobile device. The creator walks through the entire process, from updating the app to confirming the deletion, and addresses common pitfalls such as the missing delete option and forgotten passwords.
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[00:01]
Goal: Permanently Delete Instagram Account
The video aims to show viewers how to permanently delete their Instagram account so it no longer appears in searches, noting that the app has been updated and the process has changed.
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Prerequisite: Update Instagram App
Before deleting, users must open the Play Store, search for Instagram, and update the app if an update is available. The video notes that without the update, the delete option may not appear.
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Access Profile and Settings
After opening the app, users must click on their profile icon, then tap the three-line menu, and scroll down to find the settings option.
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Navigate to Manage Account
In settings, users should look for the 'Manage Account' option. The video highlights that the old delete option is no longer directly available, so this new path is essential.
[02:13]
Select the Account to Delete
After clicking 'Manage Account', a list of linked accounts (including Facebook) appears. Users must select the Instagram account they wish to delete.
[02:41]
Choose Permanent Deletion
The video explains the difference between temporary deactivation and permanent deletion. To delete forever, users must select the 'Permanently delete account' option and continue.
[03:09]
Provide Reason and Password
Instagram asks for a reason for deletion; users can select any reason. Then, the app prompts for the account password to confirm the deletion. If the password is forgotten, the video suggests watching a previous video on password recovery.
The video provides a clear, updated walkthrough for permanently deleting an Instagram account, emphasizing the need to update the app and use the new 'Manage Account' path. It also addresses common issues like forgotten passwords, ensuring users can complete the process successfully.
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What is the first step to permanently delete an Instagram account?
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What is the first step to permanently delete an Instagram account?
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Update the Instagram app to the latest version.
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Where is the 'Manage Account' option located?
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Where is the 'Manage Account' option located?
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In the Settings menu, after tapping the three lines and scrolling down.
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What is the difference between deactivating and permanently deleting an Instagram account?
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What is the difference between deactivating and permanently deleting an Instagram account?
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Deactivating is temporary, while permanent deletion removes the account forever.
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What does Instagram ask for after selecting a reason for deletion?
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What does Instagram ask for after selecting a reason for deletion?
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It asks for the account password to confirm the deletion.
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💡 Key Takeaways
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Update is mandatory
The video emphasizes that the delete option is only available after updating the app, a key detail for users.
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New 'Manage Account' path
The video reveals that the delete option has moved to 'Manage Account', a crucial change for users familiar with the old process.
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Permanent vs. temporary deletion
Clarifies the distinction between deactivation and permanent deletion, helping users make an informed choice.
02:41Full Transcript
[00:01] want to close it forever so that anyone can go to Instagram and search your name and your account is not shown, then how will you do this, you because at this time Instagram has been completely updated. If you
[00:14] account, you will not get the option to delete it. So friend, teach you everything in this video. But yes friends, Those who are new to my channel, along with subscribing to the channel, please click on the bell icon.
[00:27] learn anything from this video then please like the video. Come on Friends, you might be seeing my mobile screen on the side. Observe each process very carefully. If you have two mobile phones, then friend, keep watching the process that I am
[00:39] and keep doing it from the other mobile so that you can delete your account quickly. what do you have to do? First of all, you have to open Play Store on your mobile phone. search Instagram here. Ok? You must search this. After searching,
[00:52] application in your mobile phone is updated or not. If it is you should update it. You can see there is no update here. Just click on Update updated. Friends, as soon as your app gets updated, it will be written here '
[01:06] Open'. Just click on open and your application will open in your mobile phone. ? First of all friends, what do you have to do ? You can see the profile that is created here in You have to click here. As soon as you
[01:18] You should check which account you want to delete. Suppose you want to So what do you have to do? First of all, you have to click on the three lines that are made Please click. What do you have to do after clicking ? You have to scroll
[01:31] down a bit. Here, please observe the process of scrolling down carefully. comment that brother, our account has not been deleted. I followed the same process. look very carefully. What mistake should you not make? Simply friend, when you come to this page,
[01:45] what do you have to do after coming to the page ? Come here and after coming here You just have to click here. As soon as you click, this page will open in front of you. Please watch the process very carefully. Now friends, what do you have to do? You can see. Earlier there was an option to delete here
[01:58] not get the option here. So you don't have to worry at all from here. see an option here. The Manage Account option will appear. Ok? Now First you have to click on Manage Account here. As soon as you
[02:13] click, friends, you can see that all the accounts you have will be you know, meta has both. Facebook as well as Instagram. Both of these are what do you want to do? You can see here that this is an Instagram account. This is what I need to delete.
[02:27] As soon as you click, your Instagram account will appear written here. get this option here. You will get one option and one option. you have to select this option. Ok? Now suppose friends, if
[02:41] if you want to close it temporarily for a few days, then you close it forever, then you will have to select this permanent option here, the What do you have to do? You have to click here and click on continue. As soon as you click, it will
[02:55] want to delete this account? So yes, I want to do this. So you just have to click on Continue, it will ask you a reason why you want to delete it? want to delete it? Please let me know by commenting. I just want to see
[03:09] why you want to delete it. Ok? Similarly, Instagram will ask you for a reason. If you feel that your reason is not given in it then it does can select one from anywhere. Suppose I select this right here. After selecting,
[03:22] You click on continue. As soon as it clicks, it will tell you that if you want, you can also deactivate it. But I have to delete it permanently brother. So Ok? This one has to be selected. You just have to click here. Friends, as soon as
[03:35] this page will appear in front of you which will Like friends, if you click on continue here, it will ask you for the password. Whatever is the password of your account brother, it is obvious that only
[03:49] you just have to fill your password here and click on continue. Your But there will be many of you who will not know the password, don't know the password of your Instagram account, how will you delete it ? So don't worry. You might be
[04:03] I have told you how to find the password of your Instagram account? So by watching this video Then you can delete your account by filling here. I hope like the video. See you in the new video. Till then take care of yourself.
[04:16] See you in the new video. Till then take care of yourself.
