How to delete a Snapchat account

Gabriela Haynes
2 years ago

Deleting a Snapchat account is easy but irreversible. Your memories, messages, and other data will be deleted forever if you delete your account. Before you decide to do so, make sure that this is the right decision for you. We will tell you how to delete your Snapchat account.

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How to delete a Snapchat account on iOS

Once you have made the decision to delete your Snapchat account, follow these steps: 

  1. Open the Snapchat app on your iOS device and go to settings by tapping on the gear icon in the upper-left corner. 
  2. Scroll down until you find “Support” and tap it. 
  3. Tap “My Account” and then “Account Settings” under “Help Center”. 
  4. On the next page, select “Delete My Account” at the bottom of the page. 
  5. Enter your username and password when prompted and confirm that you want to delete your account by selecting “Yes, I want to delete my account”. 
  6. You will receive a confirmation email at the address associated with your account that includes a link to reactivate your account if you change your mind in the future. 
  7. Your Snapchat account is now deleted, and all of your data associated with it will be erased within 30 days.

Remember, once you delete your Snapchat account, it cannot be recovered or reactivated.

How to delete a Snapchat account on Android and the Web

If you want to remove your Snapchat account on Android, it’s easy: 

  1. Just go to Settings and tap the “Log Out” button. 
  2. Once logged out, all of your data will be removed from Snapchat servers. 

You can also delete your Snapchat account permanently using the web by following these steps:

  1. Go to the official Snapchat website and enter the required information to verify that you’re really the one making this request. 
  2. Before deleting an account, you’ll need to enter a valid e-mail address and password associated with your Snapchat profile. 
  3. After providing these details, you’ll be asked if you are sure about deleting the account. You must click “Yes”, otherwise, it won’t proceed further with the deletion process. 
  4. Finally, Snapchat will send you an email with a link to confirm the deletion. After clicking the link in your email, your account will be permanently deleted. 

It’s important to note that deleting your account is permanent and that all of your data, including messages, photos, videos, stories, and other content associated with your account will be removed from Snapchat servers. If you ever decide to create another account in the future, you won’t have any of this information available.

Furthermore, unlike some services which allow you to reactivate within 30 days after deleting an account on Snapchat the process is irreversible. Once deleted, it cannot be recovered. 

How to reactivate a Snapchat account

If you want to reactivate your Snapchat account, there are a few steps that you need to take. 

  1. The first step is to log into Snapchat with your username and password. If you don’t remember your username or password, you can use the ‘Forgot Password’ option located on the login screen. Once logged in, select ‘Settings’, then click ‘My Account’ from the menu bar at the top. You will then be directed to a page where you can update your profile information and re-activate your account. 
  2. Once your profile is updated, head back to the main screen and select ‘Account’ from the menu bar at the top of the page. Then click on ‘Reactivate’. You will then be asked to enter your username and password again, which you should do. Once your account is reactivated, you can start using Snapchat as normal. 
  3. It’s important to note that if you were locked out of your account due to suspicious activity, it may take up to 24 hours for the system to re-verify your identity before you can use the app again. If this is the case, there are other measures you can take, such as resetting your password or verifying a code sent via email or text message. 

Once everything has been completed successfully, you can start using Snapchat once more. Keep in mind that if something suspicious happens again on your account, it could be locked out again, so it’s important to be mindful of your account security and take proactive steps to protect it.  

In Conclusion

Deleting a Snapchat account is a simple process that can help to protect your privacy and ensure that you don’t leave any unwanted data behind. Before deleting an account, it’s important to understand the implications of doing so and whether or not it’s the right decision for you. If you do decide to delete your account, there are several easy steps that can be taken to complete this task successfully.

First, tap on the Settings gear icon in the top-right corner of the app. Then select ‘My Account’ from the menu options and then choose ‘Delete My Account.’ You will be asked to enter your password, enter it carefully as this cannot be undone and once deleted, all of your data will permanently disappear. Finally, click ‘Continue’ to complete the deletion process and confirm that you wish to delete your account. 

Make sure that all data has been backed up (if necessary) and that you are comfortable with permanently removing yourself from the platform before proceeding any further.