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Following announcements from Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram regarding paid subscriptions, it appears that the age of free social media is over.
This month, it was revealed that Facebook and Instagram users will be able to pay for 'blue tick' verification which boosts the visibility of their posts and costs £9.96 ($11.99) per month. The system has launched in New Zealand and Australia and is set to be expanded to other regions.
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Rather than eagerly signing up to monthly payments, however, it looks like more and more users would rather ditch the platforms entirely.
According to cybersecurity boffs at VPNOverview.com, Google searches for 'deactivate Instagram' have shot up by 2,400%.
So if you're one of those who have finally made the decision to cut ties with Instagram, congratulations—you're free!
There are two ways to shut off your Instagram account.
Deactivating your account will remove your profile, photos, comments and likes from the app and you'll be invisible to everyone else until you decide to log back in.
This is a great option if you want to take a break from social media for a while but don't want to lose everything on your profile.
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To deactivate your account, log into instagram.com from a computer or laptop. Tap your profile picture, then Profile > Edit profile.
Scroll down until you see 'Temporarily deactivate my account'. You'll be asked to re-enter your password, then tap 'Yes' to confirm account deactivation.
Alternatively, you can delete your Instagram account permanently through the app itself. Head to your Instagram settings, tap Accounts Centre, then Personal details.
From here you can choose Account ownership and control, then tap Deactivation or deletion.
Pick the account you want to permanently delete, then follow the instructions on-screen.
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