How to Delete Various Social Media Accounts, Pay Attention to Each Step

Kapanlagi.com - Playing social media has become a common thing to do nowadays. Moreover, there are various types of social media with their own uses and features. However, it cannot be denied that playing social media sometimes brings negative effects to someone's life. Therefore, many people are looking for ways to delete their social media accounts.

There are various reasons why someone decides to delete their social media account. For example, someone wants to focus more on their real life. Often, because of their existence on social media, someone fails to focus on their real life. As a result, productivity is disrupted and life goals are not achieved.

Deleting a social media account must be done with careful consideration. Because deleted accounts will be permanently lost and cannot be accessed again. How about you, still want to delete your social media accounts? If you are determined and sure, here's how to delete various social media accounts that can be done easily.

1. How to Delete Instagram Account

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For those of you who want to delete your Instagram account, there are two ways you can do it, through a browser and through the application on your phone. Both methods are equally easy and practical to do. So, you can choose one without worrying about experiencing difficulties. For more details, see the following explanation.

1) How to Delete an Instagram Account through a Browser

- Open a browser on your PC or on your phone. Then open the link https://www.instagram.com/accounts/remove/request/permanent/

- After that, log in with your username and password.

- Choose one of the reasons why you want to delete your Instagram account.

- Finally, enter your password. If you are sure you want to permanently delete your Instagram account, click "Permanently Delete My Account".

2) How to Delete an Instagram Account through the IG Application on Your Phone

- First, open the Instagram application on your phone, then go to the profile section.

- Then, select the three-line icon in the upper right corner. Then go to the 'Settings' menu at the bottom, then select the 'Help Centre' option.

- Next, you will be directed to the website help.instagram.com

- Then select the 'Manage Your Account' menu. Then continue by selecting the menu "Delete Your Account".

- Choose "How to Delete My Account?". Then, from the available options, select number one and click on "Page Delete Your Account".

- After that, select one of the listed reasons.

- Finally, enter the password or Instagram account password, then click on "Permanently Delete My Account".

2. How to Delete Facebook Account

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Before Instagram became popular as it is now, Facebook was the first social media with the highest number of users. Therefore, Facebook often stores memories and digital footprints that sometimes feel embarrassing. That's why many people want to delete their Facebook accounts to cover up the past. If you are one of them, here's how to delete a Facebook account.

- First, open Facebook through the application or web.

- Log in to the account you want to delete.

- After successfully logging in, click the arrow icon on the top right.

- Select "Settings & Privacy".

- Then click "Settings", confirm the information from Facebook in the left column.

- Next, click "Deactivation and Deletion", then select "Delete Account Permanently", and click "Delete Account".

- Click the option "Delete Account".

- Follow the instructions to enter the password of the account.

- Done. Your Facebook account has been permanently deleted and cannot be reactivated.

3. How to Delete a Twitter Account

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Twitter was once a very popular social media a few years ago. Although in the end, Twitter is now gaining popularity again and has many users. On Twitter, people usually express various things from complaints to opinions. Well, if you want to delete your Twitter account to hide past opinions or complaints, you can follow these steps.

- First, log in to Twitter through your browser.

- Then, click 'Settings and privacy' from the menu.

- Next, click 'More' on the right side menu when logging in.

- Choose 'Your account' and then 'Deactivate your account'.

- Enter your password. After that, you will be asked to confirm before clicking the Deactivate account button.

- Twitter requires a 30-day waiting period before completely deleting the information. During this process, personal information will be hidden from the public.

4. How to Delete a TikTok Account

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TikTok can be said to be the most recent social media platform. Nevertheless, TikTok can quickly attract attention and gather many users. Similar to other social media platforms, deleting a TikTok account can also be done easily and conveniently. For more details, follow the steps below.

- Log in to the TikTok account that will be deleted, then visit the profile page.

- After that, click on the menu icon located in the top right corner of the screen.

- Several options will appear, select the "Privacy and Settings" menu.

- Then select the "Privacy and Safety" option.

- Next, select the "Delete Account" option located at the bottom.

- A pop-up will appear confirming the "Delete Account", you can choose the "Next" button.

- You will be directed to the "Delete Account" page which contains an explanation of what will happen after deleting TikTok.

- Read and understand the explanation, then press the "Continue" button.

- If there is another confirmation, select the "Delete Account" option.

- The TikTok account has been successfully deleted, but do not log in to that account for a period of 30 days. This is because the permanent deletion process of a TikTok account takes time.

Those are some ways to delete accounts for various social media platforms, ranging from Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, to TikTok. Hopefully, it is useful and good luck trying!

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