How to delete Threads account without removing Instagram profile

Threads is a new app that has gained attention as a competitor to Twitter.

It attracted a lot of interest when Mark Zuckerberg stated that 10 million Instagram users signed up in just seven hours after its launch.

Before using Threads, it is important to know about the consequences of deactivating your profile and its connection to your Instagram account.

Limitations

To join Threads, you need an active Instagram account as it serves as the only means of accessing the app.

While signing up is easy for Instagram users, it is worth mentioning that you cannot delete your Threads profile separately.

The only way to permanently remove your Threads profile and its data is by deleting the Instagram account connected to it.

After signing up for Threads, you can choose to temporarily deactivate your profile, giving you a break from the app.

However, completely deleting your Threads presence without impacting your Instagram account is not a simple process.

If you deactivate your Instagram account, your Threads profile connected to it will also be deactivated automatically.

It is important to note that deactivating your Threads profile can only be done once a week.

This limitation, set by Mark Zuckerberg, aims to discourage users from easily leaving the platform.

To deactivate your Threads, an Instagram app profile, follow these steps:

1. Visit your profile on Threads.
2. Tap on the 'double dash' icon located in the top-right corner, above your display profile picture, to access options.
3. Select "Account," then choose "Deactivate profile."
4. Proceed to tap "Deactivate Threads profile" and confirm your decision.

If you deactivate Threads, an Instagram app profile, your posts and interactions with other users' posts become invisible on the app.