If you’re considering deleting your Snapchat account, you’re not alone. There are still some people who don’t use Snapchat very often. So, whether you’re no longer using the app or don’t want to maintain your presence on Snapchat, it’s natural to remove your account from the service.
This comprehensive guide will show you how to delete your Snapchat account from Android, iPhone, and from the web. We’ll also cover what happens when you deactivate your Snapchat account and how to download Snapchat data before you delete it.
What happens when you delete your Snapchat account?
When you submit a request to your Snapchat account, Snapchat will delete your account settings, friends, Snaps, Chats, Stories, and device data from its servers. Then your friends can’t see your account or send you snapshots.
It’s important to note that after you request to delete your account, Snapchat will save the snapshots and messages on its servers for up to 30 days. So if you reactivate your account within 30 days, you can get access to your snapshots and messages. But if you miss that 30-day grace period, Snapchat will delete all your account data permanently.
That said, Snapchat retains some personal data like your purchases on Snapchat for legal purposes. If you are confident about deleting your Snapchat account, you should download a copy of your account data first.
How to download Snapchat data before deleting account
You’ll need to provide an active email address to receive a copy of your Snapchat data. And make sure the email is verified with your Snapchat account. You can then begin the process of downloading your Snapchat data. This is the way:
Verify email address
Step 1: Open the Snapchat app.
Step 2: Tap your profile in the top left corner.
Step 3: Tap the gear icon (settings).
Step 4: Go to Email and verify.
You can then start requesting your Snapchat data.
Download your Snapchat data
To get a copy of your Snaps and messages, you’ll have to request a download from Snapchat from the app’s Settings. This is the way:
Step 1: Open the Snapchat app and tap on your profile in the top left corner.
Step 2: Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner.
Step 3: Scroll to the bottom and tap My Data
Step 4: Read through the document, enter and confirm your email address and then tap Submit request.
Step 5: Snapchat will send an email with a link to download your data in a few minutes. Open the email and tap the ‘click here’ hyperlink in the email text.
Step 6: Log in to your Snapchat account on the website shown.
Step 7: Click Download to save as .ZIP file.
Once your Snapchat data download is complete, you can extract the file on any major OS, including Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS.
Next, move on to deleting your account. The removal steps vary depending on Android and iPhone.
How to deactivate or delete a Snapchat account on Android
Step 1: Open the Snapchat app on your Android.
Step 2: Tap your profile in the top left corner.
Step 3: Click the gear icon in the upper right corner.
Step 4: Scroll down and tap ‘I need help’ under Support.
Step 5: Tap the search button to find ‘Delete my account’ and select it.
Step 6: Tap the account portal under ‘how do I delete my Snapchat account.’
Step 7: It will take you to the Delete Account page. Confirm your username and password and tap Continue.
After that, your Snapchat account will be deactivated for 30 days. If you don’t sign in within the 30-day grace period, Snapchat will delete your account permanently.
How to delete Snapchat account on iPhone
Deactivating your Snapchat account on iPhone is relatively simple.
Step 1: Open the Snapchat app on your iPhone.
Step 2: Tap your profile in the top left.
Step 3: Now, tap on the gear icon at the top right.
Step 4: Scroll to the bottom and click Delete account.
Step 5: Sign in to your Snapchat account.
Step 6: On the Remove account page, confirm your username, enter your password, and tap Continue.
Next, your Snapchat account will be deactivated for 30 days. You get a 30-day grace period if you change your mind. And if you don’t sign back in to cancel the request, Snapchat will delete your account permanently.
Changed your mind and want to reactivate your account? Move on to the next section.
How to reactivate Snapchat account
If you’ve deactivated your Snapchat account and want to reactivate it, follow these steps within 30 days of submitting your request to delete your account.
Step 1: Sign in to the Snapchat account you want to reactivate.
Step 2: Click Yes to confirm account reactivation.
Step 3: Choose a reason and tap ‘Reactivate my account.’ Next, tap OK to confirm.
Step 4: Enter your username (you cannot log in with your email address) and password on the page that appears.
Step 5: Once you sign in, Snapchat will reactivate your account within 24 hours.
That’s how you can reactivate your Snapchat account. Here are some questions you may need answers to.
FAQ about deleting Snapchat account
1. If I delete my Snapchat account, will my friends know?
If you delete your Snapchat account, not just the app, Snapchat will remove your account from your friends’ contacts list and they won’t be able to send you snapshots. While Snapchat doesn’t notify your friends of account deletion, your friends will soon know if you’re active on Snapchat.
2. How to delete Snapchat account without password?
To request deletion of an account for which you do not have a username and password, you must complete an online form explaining why the account should be deleted. This Snapchat follow may or may not be required by your request.
So why would you want to delete your Snapchat account? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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