Anyone who’s ever tried to delete an online account can attest to it, it’s not always as simple as logging into the website and clicking “delete account” in the settings. Some websites make it difficult to delete an account because they want to keep the user's data or because they want to make it difficult for the user to leave.

Many sites now hide their account deletion methods within inner web page links, while others won’t let you delete your account without imposing several hard steps, like sending a support email.

To delete your Instagram account permanently, follow these steps:

1. Open the Instagram app on your device and log in to your account.
2. Tap the profile icon at the bottom right of the screen to access your profile.
3. Tap the three vertical lines at the top right of the screen, then tap "Settings."
4. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and tap "Help Center."

5. Tap "Managing Your Account," then tap "Deleting Your Account."
6. Tap "How do I delete my account?"
7. Tap the "Submit a request" button.
8. Select a reason for deleting your account from the drop-down menu.
9. Enter your email address and password to confirm that you want to delete your account.
10. Tap the "Permanently delete my account" button.

Please note that once you delete your Instagram account, you will not be able to recover it or access any of the content or information you shared on it. So make sure you really want to delete your account before going through with it.