You probably already know how social media sites like Instagram, Snapchat, and Facebook make money from the data we share. And similar to most social media platforms, Instagram retains your data, such as a copy of your photos, videos, profile data, direct messages, comments, and more.
So if you are curious or concerned about what data Instagram has collected over time, we will show you how you can view, download and delete your Instagram data on both mobile device and PC. So, let's get right to that.
How to view your Instagram data
If you want to see what data Instagram has collected during its use, you can easily access your Instagram data on mobile and PC.
See your Instagram data on mobile
Read about how to access your Instagram data on Android or iPhone.
Step 1: Launch the Instagram app on your phone and switch to the Profile tab in the lower right corner. Now click on the three horizontal lines at the top to open Settings from the menu that appears.
Step 2: Go to the Security option. Under Data & History, tap the Access Data option.
Here, you will find all your Instagram data from connections and account activity to your advertising interests. You can explore each category one by one and see its data. You will be surprised (you may even be embarrassed) when you see your previous comments or your search history.
View your Instagram data on PC
Step 1: Open your browser and log into your Instagram account. Now click on the profile icon in the upper right corner and choose Settings from the list.
Step 2: Go to the Privacy and Security tab on your left.
Step 3: Scroll down to the Account Details section and click on the View Account Details option.
Similar to the app, you will find all the information that you have shared while using Instagram.
How to download your Instagram data
Now, suppose you have decided to exit Instagram or switch to a different social media platform. In that case, it would be wise to download all your valuable uploads, messages, and profile data before saying goodbye to your beloved social media site. It's pretty straightforward to do it, whether it's on a mobile device or on a PC.
Request Instagram data from your mobile
Read on to learn how to download a copy of your Instagram data on Android or iPhone.
Step 1: Launch the Instagram app on your phone and navigate to Settings.
Step 2: Go to the Security option. Under Data and history, tap the Download data option.
Step 3: Enter your email address and tap the Request Download button. Now check your Instagram password and tap Next.
Step 4: Once the request is done, tap on Done to continue.
Request Instagram data from a computer
Here's how to download your Instagram data to your computer.
Step 1: Open your preferred web browser and log into your Instagram account. Click the profile icon in the upper right corner and choose Settings from the resulting menu.
Step 2: Switch to the Privacy and Security tab on your left. Scroll down to the Data Download section and click the Request Download button.
Step 3: On the next page, enter your email address and select your preferred file format under Information Format. Then press Next.
Step 4: Enter your Instagram password to verify your identity and click the Request Download button.
Once you've submitted the request, Instagram will start creating an archive of the things you've shared. You will receive an email from Instagram in the next 48 hours with the download link for that file.
Click on the download link received in the email and follow the on-screen instructions to download your data.
How to delete your Instagram data
Once you spend some time looking at the data you have shared, it is natural to worry about your privacy. Unfortunately, the only way you can delete your Instagram data is by deleting the account.
So if you've decided to delete your Instagram presence, here's how to do it.
Step 2: Now Instagram will ask you why you are deleting the account. Use the drop-down menu to select an answer from the list.
Step 3: Next, enter your password to verify your identity and click the 'Remove [UserName]' button below.
Protect your data
Instagram collects and stores a large amount of data about your activity. Knowing that he even had my entire contact list and their phone numbers stored (since I allowed him to find people I know) made me change some privacy settings on Instagram. If you can't get off social media, at least now you will think twice about sharing your data online.
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