How to Temporarily Deactivate an IG Account

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The phenomenon of account deactivation Instagram now increasingly common. So it's not surprising that there are social media users who are looking for ways to deactivate their IG.

There are many reasons for users to deactivate their Instagram accounts, such as feeling anxious when viewing social media or several reasons that cause a downturn in their health.

But don't worry, even if you deactivate IG temporarily, we can still access it again.

Indeed, Instagram itself has two different features. There is an option to temporarily deactivate (deactivate temporarily) and there is also to delete permanently (delete the account permanently). Therefore, you have to be careful and don't make the wrong click.

Don't worry, for those of you who are looking for a way to deactivate IG. This article will explain the steps, just keep reading until the end!

Also read: How to Use Instagram for PC Easily!

How to Temporarily Deactivate IG

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Deact Instagram Settings on Apps (Source: the tech edvocate)

For those of you who want to temporarily deactivate IG, you can do it! The following are ways you can do it:

Via App / Account Center

Account Center
Account Center (Source: Popular Science)

If you have the Instagram app installed on your smartphone, you can do it as follows:

  • Open and Login Your Instagram account
  • Click the icon Profile
  • Click Line Three which is in the Top Right
  • Click Settings/Settings
  • Tap Settings & Privacy/Settings and Privacy
  • Click Account Center/Account Center
  • Then Personal Details/Personal Details
  • Click Account Ownership and Control/Account Ownership and Control
  • Click Deactivation or Deletion option
  • Click account what you want Temporarily Disable
  • Click Deactivated Account/Deactivate Account
  • Continue
Also read: How to See Liked Posts on Instagram

Via the Instagram Website

Deact Instagram Settings on Web
Deact Instagram Settings on Web (Source: INSG.co)

If you don't have an Instagram account on your smartphone, you can still do it via a browser in the following way, namely:

  • Visit and Open Instagram.com
  • Login to your Instagram account
  • Click the icon Profile
  • Click icon Settings/Settings
  • Click Edit Profile
  • Scroll down a bit, then click Temporarily Deactivated My Account
  • You can choose One of Reason why want to Deactivate account
  • Enter Passwordyour
  • Then click Temporarily Deactivated My Account again
  • Done
Also read: How to Download Instagram Reels Without an Application, Simple!

How to Activate IG Again

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Instagram Login (Source: Insider)

Then, if you want to reactivate your Instagram account, it's really easy.

Please remember, you can activate your Instagram account via the application or via the website.

  • Open Instagram through Application or Website.
  • Insert Instagram username-your.
  • Insert Instagram Password-your.
  • Click Login.
  • Done.
  • Now, account your Instagram already returned activated.
Also read: How to check blue on Instagram, it's easy!

Characteristics of Inactive Instagram

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Deactivate Instagram Settings on Apps (Source: mac.report)

If you want to know about an Instagram account that has been deactivated, you can see it via another Instagram account, you know!

Basically, this account has the following characteristics, namely:

  • Disappeared from your Followers & Following list.
  • If you have ever DMed this account, the name has changed to Instagram User.
  • Default Profile Photo.
  • Cannot be tagged in stories or comments.
  • Cannot be found in Instagram search.

Even though the characteristics are like this, the chat/DM history with that account will not be lost.

And later, if the account has been reactivated, they will reappear on your followers & following list and you will be able to interact with the account again.

Reasons Why Deactivate Instagram Account

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Instagram Application (Source: Unsplash)

There are many reasons why people want to deactivate their Instagram account, here are some of the reasons that are often used:

  • Want to focus on mental health and not be insecure about other people's achievements.
  • Want to maintain the privacy of personal life.
  • Feeling that there is no interest in playing Instagram at the moment.
  • Feel like playing Instagram really drains your time and energy.
Also read: How to find out fake Instagram accounts, really easy!

So, that's information about how to deactivate IG and reactivate it.

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