How do I delete my instagram but keep my username?

Just leave your account alone. The only other way to make sure you’ll still own your username is by not putting it up for the taking. Just keep it. You don’t have to block everyone, unfollow everyone, delete your posts, and unlike everything that you’ve liked.

Can you take the username of a deleted Instagram account?

If your account was deleted by you or someone with your password, there’s no way to restore it. You can create a new account with the same email address you used before, but you may not be able to get the same username.

Can you save a username on Instagram?

If you decide to go back to your old username, you can try to switch it back. Instagram will save your previous username for 14 days. After that, though, it’s released into the wild. Even then, you can still switch back to it, though, as long as no one else has claimed it.

How long does it take for Instagram to delete an inactive account?

It may take up to 90 days to complete the deletion process after it begins.

Can I reuse my Instagram username?

“Your old username will be locked for 14 days. You can change it back with this time period. After that, the username will be available for anyone to use.”, revealed Instagram code in a reverse-engineering experiment by Wong.

Can I change my username back on Instagram?

That’s why it’s a little surprising that Instagram lets you change it at any time. You can change both your display name and username, either from the iPhone or Android mobile apps, or your computer in a web browser. You won’t be able to save your changes until you choose a unique username.

Can I use the username of a deleted account?

When an account is deleted, it usually stays in Instagram’s database for a period of time, in case the user decides they want to reactivate their account. Technically the account with the username still exists, it’s just not available to the public.

How do I permanently delete my Instagram account?

You can’t delete your account from within the Instagram app. Select an option from the drop-down menu next to Why are you deleting your account? and re-enter your password. The option to permanently delete your account will only appear after you’ve selected a reason from the menu.

Can I reactivate my deleted Instagram account?

After you delete your account, you can’t sign up again with the same username or add that username to another account, and we can’t reactivate deleted accounts. To permanently delete your account: Go to the Delete Your Account page. If you’re not logged into Instagram on the web, you’ll be asked to log in first.

How do I Delete my account?

Click or tap Permanently delete my account. If you’d like to delete a different account, click the username in the top-right of the Delete Your Account page, tap/click on next to username and select Log Out. Log back in as the account you want to delete and follow the directions above.

How do I download my Instagram account data?

Open Instagram and tap the profile icon in the lower right corner. Tap the three vertical lines in the top right corner, then tap Settings at the bottom. Select Security from your Settings menu, then find the Download Data option. Enter your email address and tap Request Download.