How To Delete An Added Account On Instagram Permanently (2025 Guide)

Tired of managing multiple Instagram accounts at the same time? It’s time to cut back on the number of accounts you’re active on. Our step-by-step guide will show you how to delete an added account on Instagram easily. The blog post includes detailed screenshots of the deletion process on both mobile and desktop. Also, we will suggest alternatives to deleting your added account, so that you can take a break temporarily and get back whenever you want.

Before You Delete Your Added Account

• Back up your data if necessary. I recommend using a third-party Instagram downloader like Inflact to download all your content.

• Remove app and website permissions from Instagram. Go to Settings > Your app and media > Website permissions > Apps and websites. Remove all apps in the Active tab.

• Notify your followers about this deletion. You may tell them to follow you on other platforms or direct them to your primary Instagram account.
• Consider the growing trend of deleting Instagram accounts. A 2023 study by VPNoverview found that over 900,000 Americans search for information on deleting or deactivating their Instagram accounts within 6 months. This adds weight to the idea of reducing your presence on Instagram.

How To Delete An Added Account On Instagram From Your Phone (2025)

You can delete an Instagram account that you added to your Accounts Center from your phone easily, whether it’s an iPhone or Android. The process is easy to follow and similar for both operating systems. 

Here’s how to delete an added Instagram account permanently on mobile.

Note: These screenshots were captured on Android.

Step 1: Open your Instagram app on your phone and go to your profile page.

Step 2: Tap the 3-horizontal-line icon at the top right corner to open Settings.

Step 3: Hit Accounts Center > Personal details.

Step 4: Hit <Account ownership and control>.

Step 5: Select <Deactivation or deletion>.

Step 6: Select the added account that you want to delete permanently.

Step 7: Hit the Delete Account option, then tap Continue.

Step 8: Select a reason why you want to delete your Instagram account, then hit Continue.

Step 9: If you currently sign in to this added account from Facebook, you’ll need to create a new password for the account before deleting it. Follow Instagram’s on-screen instructions to do it. Then, hit Continue.

Step 10: Finally, confirm to delete your account permanently. Hit Delete account. 

That’s it! You’ve successfully deleted your Instagram account! Consider downloading your information, photos, and reels before that for backup.

How To Delete An Added Instagram Account On Desktop (2025)

You can delete your second account on Instagram from a computer. 

Below I outline all the steps with screenshots so that you can follow them easily.

Note: These screenshots were captured on Windows.

Step 1: On your browser, go to Instagram.com. Click More on the bottom left, then select Settings.

Step 2: Click <See more in Accounts Center>.

Step 3: In the Meta Accounts Center, click Personal Details on the left side. Then, hit <Account ownership and control>.

Step 4: Select <Deactivation or deletion>.

Step 5: Choose the added account you need to delete.

Step 6: Select Delete Account > Continue.

Step 7: For security, Instagram may require you to re-enter your login password. Then, hit Continue.

Step 8: Next, let Instagram know why you want to delete your Instagram account. Click Continue.

Step 9: Finally, click Delete account to confirm your action.

Voila, you’ve deleted your added account on Instagram! This account won’t appear on Instagram now. Your profile, photos, and videos will be deleted after approximately a month. Remember to download or transfer your information if you need to retain them.

Related article: A Full Tutorial On Adding Another Instagram Account (2025)

How To Cancel The Deletion Of Your Instagram Account?

You may cancel the deletion within about 30 days after your request. However, this number of days may vary by region. Check Instagram’s notification for the exact deadline.

To cancel the deletion, you simply have to sign back into your deleted Instagram account, either on your phone or computer.

By this action, you confirm that you want to recover the account and make it visible on Instagram again.

If the 30-day duration is over and you don’t log back in, you will no longer be able to recover your account.

Alternatives To Deleting Your Added Instagram Account

Consider these alternatives if you simply want to reduce your presence and activity on Instagram. They are temporary, thus, you can change your mind at any time. 

Deactivate account

When you deactivate an Instagram account, it will be hidden on the platform. People cannot find your account until you reactivate it, so the effect is quite similar to a deletion.

The main difference is that, when deactivating an account, you keep all the data and can get it back whenever you want. On the other hand, if you delete your account, it’s gone permanently. 

The second difference relates to the conservation of your username. As you may already know, Instagram usernames are unique, because we are not allowed to create a new account with a username used by someone else. If your account is permanently deleted, other Instagram users can take this username for a new account. But if you only deactivate your account, the username still belongs to you and no one can take it.

Change account privacy

Another option is to make your account private. You can remove or block followers so that they won’t be able to see your content anymore. 

An important thing to note is that you can only make a personal account private. If this is a business account, switch it back to the personal mode first.

Conclusion

That’s how to delete an added account on Instagram. With our detailed, step-by-step guide alongside clear screenshots, the deletion process should pose no difficulty for you. Follow GDT Agency for more useful Instagram tutorials to have full control over your accounts. Good luck!

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