Normally, when you logout from an app, the app forgets the login data and asks you to use the username and password to access the service. That’s not the case with many apps from Google and Facebook. Show Applications such as Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram will remember your account information to easily login using a single tap. The practice is for user convenience, but it leaves you with a scratching head in some cases. Allow me to elaborate. A couple of days ago, my friend used my iPhone XR to login into his Instagram account. After browsing for 10 minutes, he logged out, but the app continued to remember his account, leaving his account exposed to me or anyone using my phone. If you are in a similar situation, learn how to remove an Instagram remembered account in this guide. Let’s dive right in! On Android, Instagram offers the ‘Remove’ option right on the home page. Things work a bit differently on iPhone, though. You need to make some changes to the Instagram Settings menu. Before we get started, let me show you the default behavior on the iPhone. When you try to logout from your Instagram account, it shows on the Instagram home (shown in the image below). With a single tap, you can open the account. Follow the steps below to remove Instagram remembered accounts.
That’s it. You have successfully logged out from your Instagram account without leaving any trace. The next time, Instagram will ask your account password for the login procedure. Safe and secure. Removing saved login info of multiple Instagram accountsThese days, many users opt for two Instagram accounts for personal and professional use. In such cases, Instagram does offer an option to remove the account from the home screen. Follow the steps below to learn more.
Personally, I like the convenience offered by Instagram here. But it would be great to have biometric authentication such as Face ID or Touch ID to further strengthen the account security instead of letting the user access the account with a single tap. Go through the steps above and remove remembered Instagram accounts from other devices. If your Instagram account is hacked, you can also recover it using your iPhone or Mac. Have any more questions? Fire them up in the comments section below. You may also like to read these posts:
iGeeksBlog has affiliate and sponsored partnerships. We may earn commissions on purchases made using our links. However, this doesn’t affect the recommendations our writers make. You can read more about our review and editorial process here. Parth previously worked at EOTO.tech covering tech news. He is currently freelancing at iGeeksBlog, Guiding Tech, iPhonehacks, and TechWiser writing about apps comparisons, tutorials, software tips and tricks, and diving deep into iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows platforms. How do I delete a second Instagram account on my iPhone?Instagram app for iPhone:. Tap or your profile picture in the bottom right to go to your profile.. Tap in the top right, then tap Settings.. Tap Login info.. Tap next to the account you want to remove.. Tap Remove.. Why can't I remove an Instagram account from my phone?This is due to enabled saved login information. To remove the account from your Instagram app (not your account), launch the app. Check if you're currently in the account you want to remove. Tap the “profile icon” at the bottom-right corner, not the profile icon towards the top.
How do I remove an account from added accounts?For more info, go to the Nexus Help Center.. Open your phone's Settings app.. Tap Passwords & accounts. ... . Under "Accounts for," tap the account you want to remove. ... . To confirm, tap Remove account. ... . If this is the only Google Account on the phone, you'll need to enter your phone's pattern, PIN, or password for security.. |