Snapchat is a popular image and video messaging platform that allows users to send Snaps, videos, and messages, or post Stories, and is available on Android and iOS. It provides various AR filters and lenses for short videos. Users can also add music to their Stories and videos and share their real-time location with friends via Snap Maps. In addition to individual users, businesses also rely on Snapchat for marketing and advertising campaigns to reach younger audiences. Like all other social media apps, Snapchat users may want to reduce their screen time. If you find yourself overusing the app, it might be a good time to take a break or permanently delete your account.
In this guide, we will show you how to delete your Snapchat account. You can do this using a web browser on your desktop or mobile device, or directly from the Snapchat app on Android or iPhone.
How to delete your Snapchat account using your phone
- Open the Snapchat app on your iPhone or Android smartphone
- Click your bitmoji or Profile icon
- choose set up options in the upper right corner.
- Scroll down and select Delete account
- Snapchat will redirect you to the web login page
- Enter your username and password
- tap continue Confirm account deactivation/deletion
How to delete your Snapchat account using your browser
- Visit the Snapchat Account Portal
- Log in using your Snapchat credentials
- tap Delete my account
- Enter your Snapchat password to confirm your request
- Click continue Continue account deactivation/deletion
After a user initiates account deletion, Snapchat will deactivate the account for 30 days. During this time, users can reactivate their Snapchat account by logging in again. After 30 days, the account will be permanently deleted.
Likewise, once users deactivate or delete their Snapchat account, they will have 30 days to download the data. After 60 days, the date will be permanently removed from the platform. For Indian users, if there is no login or download in the first 30 days, the data will be permanently deleted after 210 days.
FAQ
1. Can I delete my Snapchat account from the mobile app?
Yes, all users can delete their account from the Snapchat app on Android or iPhone.
2. What happens to my data when I deactivate my account?
After you deactivate or delete your account, you will have 30 days to download your data, during which time you can reactivate your account.
3. What will happen to your data after deleting your Snapchat account?
Upon permanent deletion, account data will be deleted from Snapchat’s servers.
