How to Delete Instagram Account Linked to Facebook: A Step-by-Step Guide
Are you trying to disconnect your Instagram account from your Facebook account? Your Instagram and Facebook accounts are connected via your Meta Accounts Center, and removing an active account can be a bit tricky. In this article, we will guide you through the process of unlinking your Instagram and Facebook accounts and deleting your Instagram account permanently or temporarily.
Why Unlinking Facebook from Instagram Matters
Unlinking your Facebook and Instagram accounts can offer better privacy, remove suggestions from other apps, and reduce annoying notifications. If you no longer need to share your content on both platforms, unlinking your accounts is a good idea.
How to Unlink Facebook from Instagram Using the Mobile App
- Start by opening the Instagram app on your mobile device.
- Tap your profile picture or the Instagram logo at the bottom-right corner of the screen.
- Go to Settings, and then scroll down to Account and then to Account Options.
- Tap "Account linking" and select "Unlink Facebook" or "Unlink Instagram" depending on the linking status.
- Confirm that you want to unlink your Instagram and Facebook accounts.
How to Delete Instagram Account Linked to Facebook via Account Center
- Go to Account Center on Facebook or Instagram.
- Go to Account Settings and then click on Account Ownership and Control.
- From the next page, go to Account Settings > Remove and then choose "Remove Account." You will be shown an account selection dialog box, from which you can select the account you want to remove.
- Follow the prompts to remove the account permanently. This may take up to 15 days for data combination to stop from Facebook and Instagram.
Difference Between Deletion and Deactivation
When you delete your Instagram account linked to Facebook, all your data, including photos, videos, comments, likes, and followers, will be permanently removed. If you temporarily deactivate your account, it will be paused, but you can still reactivate it by logging back in. Deleting or deactivating your Facebook account will also delete or deactivate all profiles under that account.
Why Deleting an Account Permanently Isn't Immediate
Deleting an account is a permanent action. After deletion, the account exists for 30 days before it is completely deleted. Within that time, you can cancel the deletion process by logging back in to your account. After the 30-day window, your account is deleted.
Conclusion
Unlinking your Facebook and Instagram accounts from each other allows you to have more control over your social media experiences, manage content separately, and improve your online security and data management. Follow these quick steps to unlink your account, and you are done.
