Yes, you can hide your Instagram account without deleting it by temporarily deactivating it.
Here's how it works:
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Deactivation Hides Your Profile: When you deactivate your account, your profile, photos, comments, and likes are hidden from other users. It's as if your account disappears.
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Reactivation is Simple: To bring your account back, simply log in with your username and password. Your profile will be restored with all its content.
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Deactivation Limit: You can only deactivate your Instagram account once per week.
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How to Deactivate: You can only deactivate your account via a computer, a mobile browser, or the Instagram app. You cannot deactivate it directly through the Instagram app on some mobile devices; you may need to use a web browser instead.
In essence, deactivating your account is like putting it on hold. It's not permanent like deleting, and you can easily reactivate it whenever you're ready to use Instagram again.
