Open Instagram in a web browser or the Instagram app
Go to your profile
Tap or click the menu icon
Select Settings and privacy
Go to Accounts Center
Select Personal details
Choose Account ownership and control
Select Deactivation or deletion
Choose the Instagram account you want to deactivate
Select Deactivate account
Enter your password if prompted
Choose a reason if required
Confirm deactivation
Log back in anytime to reactivate the account