It looks like autocorrect might have had a little fun with your query!
Depending on what you meant, you are likely looking to do one of two things:
Disconnect attached (linked) social media accounts from each other (like unlinking Facebook and Instagram, or removing third-party app access).
Disconnect from addictive (highly "attractive") social media habits to do a digital detox.
Here is how to handle both.
Path A: Disconnecting "Attached" (Linked) Accounts
If you want to stop cross-posting and separate your profiles, here is how to unlink them using the updated 2026 settings.
1. Unlinking Instagram and Facebook (Meta Accounts Center)
Meta centralizes these settings, making it easy to unlink your accounts from either app:
Open the app: Open either Facebook or Instagram.
Go to Settings: Tap your profile icon, open the menu (three lines), and select Settings and Privacy.
Access Accounts Center: Tap See more in Accounts Center at the very top of the screen.
Remove the Account: Scroll to the bottom, tap Accounts, find the profile you want to disconnect, and tap Remove. Confirm the prompts to finish.
2. Disconnecting Third-Party Apps from Google or Facebook
If you previously used "Sign in with Google" or "Log in with Facebook" for other apps and want to revoke their access:
For Google: Go to your Google Account settings > Data & Privacy > Linked Apps. Select the app you want to disconnect and choose Remove Access.
For Facebook: Go to Settings & Privacy > Settings > Apps and Websites. Select the app you want to unlink and click Remove.
Path B: Disconnecting from "Addictive" Social Media
If you meant disconnecting from the pull of addictive algorithms, here are the most effective strategies to regain control of your attention span:
Create Digital Friction: Move your highly distracting apps off your home screen and into a hidden folder. Turn off all nonessential notifications.
The "Out of Sight" Rule: Charge your phone across the room or in another room overnight. This prevents you from starting and ending your day with endless scrolling.
Utilize App Timers: Use your phone’s built-in tools (Screen Time on iOS or Digital Wellbeing on Android) to set hard daily limits on social apps. Once the time is up, the app locks for the day.
Take "Micro-Breaks": Train your brain to tolerate being screen-free for short bursts. Try eating lunch, walking around the block, or waiting in line without pulling out your phone.
Which of these two were you hoping to do today—unlinking your accounts, or setting up a digital detox?
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