How to Delete Instagram Post

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By Victor Ashiedu

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This Itechguide teaches you how to delete Instagram post. The guide covers steps to delete Instagram post from Android or iPhone.

As at the time of writing this Itechguide, the option to delete an Instagram post is NOT available when you access Instagram.com from a PC. Delete option is only available on the Apps or when you access Instagram.com from your phone’s browser.

Option 1: Delete Instagram Post from Android

  • Open the Instagram App on your Android phone. You Could also open Instagram.com from a browser on your Android phone.
How to Delete Instagram Post from Android
How to Delete Instagram Post from Android
  • When you open the App or open Instagram from a browser on your phone, locate the post you want to delete.
You can access your Instagram posts by scrolling through the App’s homepage. You can also access a list of your posts from your profile.
  • Then, tap the 3 lines vertical at the top right of the App. A set of options will be displayed.
How to Delete Instagram Post from Android
  • From the displayed options, tap Delete. You will receive a confirmation pop up window.
How to Delete Instagram Post from Android
  • At the Confirm deletion pop up, tap Delete.

Option 2: Delete Instagram Post from iPhone

  • Open the Instagram App on your iPhone. You could also open Instagram.com from a browser on your iPhone.
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How to Delete Instagram Post from iPhone
  • Open the Instagram post you want to delete. Then, tap the 3 vertical dots on the top right of the post. A set of options will be displayed.
  • From the displayed options, tap Delete – the first option in the list. Instagram will display a delete confirmation pop up.
  • To delete the post, at the bottom right of the Delete post? confirmation pop up, tap Delete.

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Victor Ashiedu

Victor is the founder of InfoPress Media, publishers of Ilifeguides and Itechguides. With 20+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, his expertise spans Windows, Linux, and DevOps. Explore his contributions on Itechguides.com for insightful how-to guides and product reviews.

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