How to Delete Snapchat: The Fastest and Easiest Method

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(Pocket-lint) – Trying to delete your Snapchat account and not sure how? It’s actually quite simple, so we’ll walk you through the steps so you can get rid of Snap and get on with your day. We also explain what exactly happens when you delete your account, why you might want to do it, and whether Snapchat keeps your data.

How to delete your Snapchat account

There are different ways to delete Snapchat depending on your device.

iPhone

You can delete your Snapchat account directly from the Settings menu in the Snapchat mobile app on your iPhone.

1. Open the Snapchat app for iOS.
2. Tap the Settings button on the Profile screen to open Settings.
3. Scroll down to “Account Actions”.
4. Tap “Delete Account”.
5. Follow the on-screen steps to delete your account.

Android users

If you are accessing the Snapchat mobile app from an Android device, you will need to use the Snapchat website to delete your account.

1. Go to the Snapchats account portal page.
2. Enter the username and password of the account you want to delete.
   • Snap advises you to keep this information in case you change your mind and want to reactivate your account.
3. Follow the on-screen steps to delete your account.

What do you need to delete your Snapchat?

You’ll need a smartphone or tablet that uses the Snapchat mobile app, or a computer where you can access the Snapchat account portal on the web. You will also need a Snapchat account to delete.

Why would you delete Snapchat?

It’s up to you. Maybe you don’t like the service. Or maybe you want to delete someone else’s account, for example a child you don’t want to see on the platform.

What happens when you delete your Snapchat account?

Your account will be disabled for the first 30 days. While your account is deactivated, your friends will not be able to contact you or interact with you on Snapchat. After another 30 days, your account will be permanently deleted.

Does Snapchat store your data?

When your Snapchat account is permanently deleted, your account settings, friends, Snaps, Chats, Stories, device data, and location data in the main Snapchat user database are deleted. Snap said it “may retain certain personal data for certain legal, security, and business purposes.” For example, it will store information about purchases you may have made through Snapchat. You have agreed to this and you can read more about Snapchat’s Terms of Service here.

You want to know more ?

For more on Snapchat and how it works, including tips and tricks, check out Pocket-lint’s comprehensive guide. Snap also has a support page that details everything you need to know about deleting your Snapchat account.

Written by Maggie Tillman.