How To Turn Off Contacts Syncing On Instagram?

To turn off contacts syncing on Instagram, follow these steps:

For Mobile Devices (Android & iOS):

1. Open the Instagram app.
2. Navigate to your profile page by tapping on your profile photo in the bottom right corner.
3. Tap on the hamburger icon (three horizontal lines) in the top right corner.
4. Choose "Settings" > "Accounts Center".
5. Scroll down and tap on "Manage Contacts" or "Upload Contacts", depending on the version of the app.
6. Find the option to disconnect contacts for your Instagram account.
7. Toggle the switch to turn off contact syncing.
8. Confirm the action by selecting "Disconnect."

Additionally, to prevent Instagram from accessing your contacts through your device's system settings:

1. Open the Settings app on your device.
2. Locate and open the Apps or Application Manager setting.
3. Find Instagram among the apps listed.
4. Look for the "Permissions" or similar option within the app details.
5. Switch off the permission for Instagram to access your contacts.

Please note that turning off contact syncing will not immediately delete previously synced contacts; you must visit the Instagram website on a computer to delete synced contacts entirely.

For Deleting Previously Synced Contacts Using a Computer:

1. Visit instagram.com and log in to your account.
2. Click on your profile picture in the upper right corner.
3. Click "Edit Profile," followed by "See More in Accounts Center."
4. Click "Your Information and Permissions," then "Manage Contacts."
5. Click "Delete All" to remove all synced contacts.
6. Confirm the action by clicking "Delete." Keep in mind that it could take up to 90 days for the removal process to fully complete.

Remember that these changes apply per device, so repeat the process for each device where you've used Instagram and granted contact access.