How to Deactivate Instagram Account: Some find it hard to believe but it is actually possible to deactivate your Instagram account temporarily. Deactivating an Instagram account protects it from the view of other users, therefore the account will no longer exist but all the data which include pictures and video will not be erased, they will be saved till the account is ready to be recovered. Though the account no longer exist, your username is also protected, no one else can claim it till you are back to recover your account. Below are the steps to take to deactivate your Instagram account but note that deactivating an Instagram account is only done on Instagram website and not on Instagram app. Visit the Instagram website via https://www.instagram.com/ Login to your Instagram account by entering your username and password At your home page, go to your profile by clicking on the person-shaped icon at the top right corner Click “edit profile” Find your way down and click “temporarily di...