Step 1: Open the Instagram App
Unlock your iPhone and look for the Instagram app icon on your home screen. Tap on the app icon to launch the Instagram app.
Step 2: Access the Settings Menu
Once the app is open, locate the profile icon in the bottom right corner of your screen and tap on it. This will take you to your Instagram profile.
- If the second account is already logged in:
- If the second account is not logged in:
If you see the profile picture and username of the second Instagram account at the bottom of the screen, proceed to step 3.
If you see your primary account profile picture and username at the bottom of the screen, you need to switch to the second account. To do this, tap on the username and select the second account from the list. Now proceed to step 3.
Step 3: Go to Account Settings
Once you are on the profile page of the second Instagram account, tap on the three horizontal lines in the top right corner of the screen. This will open the account settings menu.
Step 4: Navigate to the Settings Submenu
In the account settings menu, scroll down until you find the “Settings” option and tap on it. This will open the settings submenu.
Step 5: Delete the Second Instagram Account
In the settings submenu, scroll all the way down until you see the “Log Out” option at the bottom. Tap on it to access the log out page.
On the log out page, you will find a section named “Log Out of [username]”. Below that, you will see a “Log Out” button and directly beneath it, a “Delete Account” link. Tap on the “Delete Account” link.
A confirmation dialog box will appear, asking if you want to delete the account. Read the warning carefully, as deleting the account will permanently remove all photos, videos, and other data associated with the account. If you still wish to proceed, tap “OK”.
Step 6: Confirm the Deletion
After tapping “OK”, another dialog box will appear, asking you to confirm the account deletion. Again, it emphasizes the permanent nature of this action. If you are absolutely certain, tap “Delete” to proceed.
Step 7: Success!
Congratulations! You have successfully deleted the second Instagram account on your iPhone. You will now be redirected to the login screen. If you wish to delete any other Instagram accounts, you can repeat the same process.
Remember, this process permanently deletes the account and cannot be undone. Make sure you back up any important data and download any necessary images or videos before deleting the account.
We hope this step-by-step guide has been helpful in assisting you with deleting a second Instagram account on your iPhone. Happy managing!