One of the biggest factors that kept people from joining Threads at the time of its launch was its deletion process. Upon signing up for the app, users soon realised that they could not delete their Threads profile without also deleting their Instagram. This garnered immediate backlash from the users. After several months, Meta has now changed the deletion process for Threads. In this article, we show you how to delete your Threads profile without deleting the Instagram account linked to it.
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Delete Threads profile without deleting Instagram account
Step 1: Launch the Threads app and log in using your Instagram account.
Step 2: Hit the profile icon at the bottom right corner of the screen.
Step 3: Hit the menu icon at the top right corner of the screen.
Step 4: Tap on Account.
Step 5: Tap on Deactivate or delete profile.
Step 6: Select Delete profile.
Step 7: Enter your Threads password to confirm account deletion.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I delete my Threads profile without deleting my Instagram account?
Yes, you can delete your Threads profile while retaining your Instagram account. Meta recently added this feature to its newest social media platform after receiving a lot of backlash from users.
How do I delete my Threads profile?
Go to your Threads profile, tap the menu icon at the top right corner of the screen and then select Account>Deactivate or delete profile>Delete profile. Enter your account password to confirm the deletion process.
Can I make a Threads profile without an Instagram account?
There is no way to make a profile on Threads if you don’t have an Instagram account. If you don’t want your Threads to be linked to your Instagram account, you can make a throwaway Instagram account for this exclusive task. Read this article to learn how you can go about it.
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Conclusion
This is how you can delete Threads without deleting your Instagram account. Among other changes, Meta also added the option to edit a post on Threads. Unlike Twitter, this feature is available to all users for free. The social media giant is also bringing Twitter-like hashtags to its micro-blogging app.
