In a world that has become so digitally inclined, it is quite forgivable to think that there is no one that has not been caught within the web of social media frenzy. But in reality, there are individuals who are not given to socialising on these platforms. For some persons, it’s about embracing the lifestyle of a naturist or simply attaining to the life of an ‘internet ghost’. More realistically however, some persons may just want to go off social media in order to attend to other ‘important’ issues of life or may be get rid of some ‘internet stalkers’ that have found way into their social life – albeit digitally – over the course of time.
And just in case you are thinking of joining the league of those that have stayed off social media, the following piece of information should be for you. The three (3) major social media platforms under perspective [in this article] are Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Deactivating your Instagram Account
Instagram is arguably the most used photo and video sharing site with loads of users logging into the platform on daily basis. You can take a temporary break from Instagram by disabling your account for whatever duration of time you wish. However, you should follow these [underlisted] steps to deactivate your account permanently:
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Log into your Instagram account using a (desktop or laptop) computer – not smartphone
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Go to ‘Delete your account’ page
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Provide reason(s) for wanting to opt out
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Then click ‘permanently delete my account’ option
With this, all your data – photos, videos, profile and so on – will be removed from the platform and you will not be able to log on with that very username ever again.
Deactivating Twitter Account
To do this, you need to first log into your Twitter profile page. After this;
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Select the navigation menu icon on the profile page and then tap ‘settings and privacy’
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Now select ‘Account’ and tap ‘Deactivate your account’
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Enter your password and then tap ‘Deactivate’. Tap ‘Yes’ to confirm and/or complete the deactivation process
Deactivating Facebook Account
Facebook generates millions of traffic on daily basis with a barrage of updates flooding in. Amidst all the ‘hustling and bustling’ taking place on this platform, a couple of persons have sometimes expressed concerns over the security of their data and some of these individuals have not hesitate to call it quit.
So, if you are willing to let go your Facebook account, there is an option for you to permanently delete your account. Here are the steps:
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Go to ‘settings and privacy’ on your Facebook page
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Click on ‘Facebook Information’ or ‘Personal Information’ and select ‘Manage Account’
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Click on ‘Deactivate’ and enter your password [upon being prompted] to complete the process
Deactivating your Facebook account means your data will be taken off the site and you will not be able to sign in or register using the account on any website where such option is usually permitted.
Like Twitter, Facebook also offers anyone who wishes to restore his/her (deactivated) account a 30-day grace period to do so – just saying though as this wouldn’t be necessary for one that has resorted to call it quit.