This week, Instagram rolled out support for a new option that allows you to delete an Instagram account directly from the Instagram app. Instagram is now compliant with updated App Store guidelines that require all apps that offer account creation to also offer account deletion.
Apple told developers that apps that offer account creation should also support deleting an account starting June 30, 2022, so Instagram has been waiting for a deadline to add the feature.
Apple recommends that apps should make it easy for users to find an option to delete an account, and it’s not enough for an app to offer to temporarily disable or deactivate an account. The account must be deleted along with all personal data.
As noted TechCrunchUntil now, Instagram users have had to log into a web browser on a desktop or mobile device to delete their accounts. There was also an account deactivation option in the app, but as mentioned above, Apple requires the account to be completely deleted.
Instagram accounts can be deleted in the Instagram app by opening settings, selecting the account, and selecting the delete account option. Instagram allows users to choose between deleting or deactivating their account, with the delete option removing all content permanently.
There is a 30-day period during which you can change your mind about deleting an account because Apple’s guidelines allow you to delay the permanent deletion of an account. Those who log back into Instagram after the deletion request will be able to undo the deletion.
In a statement for TechCrunch Instagram said it wants to “offer people more ways to control their experience and time spent on Instagram,” without mentioning that this is a requirement from Apple.
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