How Do I Delete an Instagram Account Without My Password?

Introduction

There comes a point when it's time to say goodbye to Instagram. For security reasons, the only way to delete an Instagram account is to log in and do so via the account settings. But what do you do when you can't remember the password?

Luckily, there are just a few steps you need to take to regain access and delete your account. So, whether you've created a new account or you no longer want to be on the social media giant, read on to learn how to delete an Instagram account when you don't know the password.

Go to Instagram's homepage

Open a new web browser and type www.instagram.com into the address bar. Hit return to go to the Instagram homepage.

Click on Forgot password?

As you don't know your password, click on the Forgot password? link on the right-hand side.

Enter your username, email, or phone number

In the box beneath Trouble logging in?, type the email or phone number you used when creating your Instagram account. Alternatively, enter your Instagram username if you know it.

Click on Send login link

Click the blue Send login link button. Instagram will automatically send an email or SMS. If you used your username in the previous step, a pop-up message will let you know whether you will receive an email or SMS.

Check your email or SMS inbox

Check your phone messages or email inbox for something from Instagram. If nothing arrives in your inbox, look in your spam or junk mail folders.

Click on the Log in as username link in the message

Reset your password or click on skip

Following the link will open a new browser window. You can now follow the instructions to reset your password, or click on Skip to go straight into your account.

Navigate to your account settings

Now that you have full access to your Instagram profile, it's time to delete the account. Hover over the three lines at the bottom of the icon list on the left-hand side of the screen. Click on More, and then click on Settings.

Open the Meta Accounts Center

Click on Manage accounts

Click on Manage accounts, located at the bottom of the left-hand list. Then select Manage on the right-hand side.

Choose to delete your account

A small screen will pop up. Choose Deactivation or deletion.

Select Delete account

You now have two choices: temporarily deactivate your Instagram account or delete it permanently. If you're sure you want to permanently delete your account, check the circle on the right.

Confirm you want to delete your Instagram account

If you're sure you want to go ahead with the deletion, click Continue and choose the reason you're leaving Instagram. With each dialogue box that appears, keep selecting Continue.

And, that's it! You have removed yourself from Instagram. All your information and posted content will be permanently deleted after 30 days. You have until then to log back in and reverse the process should you change your mind.

Conclusion

If you want to delete your Instagram account but can't remember the password, help is at hand. Just follow these few easy steps to reset the password and permanently delete your account. Remember, you only have 30 days to reactivate the account if you change your mind.

If you're struggling to access or delete your account, contact Instagram's support team and ask for help.