A personal account has all of Instagram’s basic features such as uploading posts, stories, reels, and IGTV videos. When you switch back to a personal account from a Business or Creator account, Instagram erases all your insights.
There are a few things that may change in your account when you switch to a personal account. The major aspect is the loss of analytics regarding your reach and performance. You will also lose all the contacts and data on your Business/Creator profile. This means other people will no longer be able to access your email address, phone number, or website.
On Mobile
If you are using Instagram’s mobile app to switch back to a personal account, you can follow these steps both on your Android & iPhone.
- Go to the Instagram app.
- Log in to your account.
- Tap your profile picture on the bottom right corner.
- Tap on the three horizontal lines at the top right corner.
- Go to Settings.
- Go to Account.
- Scroll down and click on Switch account type.
- Tap the Switch to personal account option.
- Tap on Switch to Personal.
On PC
Alternatively, you can make this switch on a PC. You can follow these steps to do so.
- Go to Instagram.
- Log in to your account.
- On the bottom left corner of the screen, click on the three horizontal lines.
- From the menu, click on Settings.
- Click Switch to personal account.
- Click on Switch Back
