Instagram is one of the largest and most popular social networks. Monthly about one billion active users are on the platform. Search options, communications and many business features allow users to stay on Instagram for hours and send them back again and again.

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Although Instagram is very useful, this social network causes habituation faster than others. Unfortunately, this habit has negative effects such as reduced efficiency of the workforce, decreased domestic activities and confidentiality of privacy. Sooner or later, every Instagram user wants to stop and get away from the timeless news.

There is no need to delete your account. The site provides an option to disable it and reactivate it when you need it. The temporarily disabled Instagram account is not visible when searching and in the subscription section. In other words, it is deleted for other users, no one can send you a message or view your photos.

How to temporarily disable my Instagram account?

To do this, you must use the version of the Instagram browser. Mobile app has not yet this function.

  1. Launch your browser and go to your profile page.
  2. To allow;
  3. Tap "Edit Profile";
  4. Scroll down the list and select the option "Temporarily disable my account";
  5. The site will ask you to indicate the reason for the deactivation (if necessary) and to enter the current password.
  6. Once done, the "Disable my account temporarily" button appears at the bottom. Tap
  7. The case is solved.


To reactivate the account, you must access Instagram via your browser and send it for activation.

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