Key Highlights
- Threads is Instagram’s take on X (Twitter)
- Threads account deletion previously deleted Instagram account too
- Option released to delete Threads account without Instagram
Instagram released a new dedicated app for microblogging called Threads recently for the global users. The social media app has been introduced as the primary rival to X which was earlier known as Threads. Threads became an instant hit in the market soon after its launch and got a huge user base within a short span. But Threads grabbed more headlines once users started complaining that deleting its account also deleted the linked Instagram account. With all the backlash from the consumers, Meta seems to have resolved the issue and is now allowing users to delete Threads account without affecting the Instagram account. Here’s the new update and the steps with which you can delete your Thread account without Instagram:
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Threads And Instagram Accounts Become Independent: Know The Update!
Both Threads and Instagram accounts are now independent. The same has been confirmed by Adam Mosseri, Instagram’s CEO. This means users will now be able delete their Threads account which will have no direct impact on the Instagram account.
This has been one of the biggest concerns with the consumers where deleting the Thread account also led to automatic deletion of the Instagram account. Now, account on both these apps will be functioning independently and users will get to delete accounts on either of the apps separately.
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How To Delete Threads Account While Keeping Instagram Account Safe
Step 1: Launch the Threads application on your Android or iOS devices ‘
Step 2: Login with your account credentials
Step 3: Open the Settings menu
Step 4: Scroll down to the Deactivate or Delete option
Step 5: Tap on Delete
You can also deactivate for your Threads account if you don’t wish to remove it permanently. The profile will be temporarily deactivated in this mode. Do note that it will take 30 days for Instagram to completely delete your Threads profile. Therefore, if you wish to comeback within that period, your account will be re-activated.
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