How to Delete Snapchat Account

Whether you are someone who doesn’t want to experience the peer pressure to keep Snapstreaks going or are just looking for a way to take a break from Snapchat, you have come to the right place. We will take you through the step-by-step process on how to delete your Snapchat account in no time.

How to Delete a Snapchat Account

If you are completely done with the app and think you are better off without it, then it would be to delete your Snapchat account. You can do it directly from the mobile app, as well as from a web browser on the desktop. We will take you through both methods to help you delete your Snapchat account.

Method 1: Delete Snapchat Account from Desktop Site

Here is a quick rundown of steps to delete your Snapchat account from the desktop website:

1. Visit Snapchat (website) and log in to your Snapchat account.
2. Here, scroll down and click on Delete My Account.

3. You will be asked to enter your username and password to confirm you want to start the deletion process. Once entered, click on Continue.

That’s it! You have successfully deactivated your Snapchat account, and it will remain in this state for the next 30 days. If you don’t sign in again during this period, your account will be permanently deleted, similar to when you delete your Facebook account.

Method 2: Delete Snapchat Account from Android or iPhone

Here, we have mentioned the step-by-step process to delete your Snapchat account on the Android or iPhone app. Since the process for the two is the same, we will discuss it in a single guide:

1. Open Snapchat and tap your profile or Bitmoji icon at the top left.
2. In the profile page, tap on the cogwheel icon at the top right.
3. Here, select Delete account at the bottom of the My Account section.

4. This will redirect you to the Snapchat website. Now, sign in to your account.
5. Re-enter your account credentials in the Delete Account page.
6. Then click on Continue, and you will see Account Deactivated.

Important Note

Snapchat won’t instantly delete your account. It will remain deactivated for the first 30 days, and if you don’t sign in during this period, then the account deletion process starts.

How to Download Your Snapchat Data

Before getting rid of your Snapchat account for good, you might want to retrieve a copy of your data, including all the Snaps that you have sent and others have shared with you. Like above, you can do it directly from your PC’s web browser or the mobile app. We have provided steps for both:

Method 1: Download Your Snapchat Data on Desktop

Downloading all your Snapchat data is pretty straightforward and requires you to visit the Snapchat desktop app. Here is how you can collect your data:

1. Sign in to Snapchat (website) on a desktop and click on My Data.

2. Here, you will see the Select data to include section. Checkmark or toggle on all the things that you want to download.
3. Then, scroll down and click on the Next button.

4. On the next page, you can choose to export your data within a specific timeline if you want to.
5. Once done, hit Submit.

Method 2: Download Your Snapchat Data on Android and iPhone

Now let’s take a look at the steps to download your data on the Android and iPhone versions of the Snapchat app:

1. Open the Snapchat app, and tap your profile icon at the top left.
2. Now, on the profile page, tap the cogwheel icon at the top right.
3. Scroll down to the Privacy Control section and tap on My Data.

4. Toggle on or tick all the data you want to download and tap on Next.
5. On the next page, select the time range of the Snapchat data you want to download. Then tap on Submit.

You will now see a confirmation message acknowledging the request. Based on the data volume, it might take a while to receive the email with details to download your Snapchat data. You can then proceed to delete your Snapchat account.

How to Deactivate Snapchat Account

As explained above, your Snapchat account can’t be deleted right away, but it gets deactivated as soon as you go ahead with the delete option. I know, it gets slightly confusing. But there’s no separate option to deactivate your account. Only deleting your account will deactivate it.

How to Reactivate Snapchat Account

To reactivate your account, you have to log back into your Snapchat account within the first 30 days of deleting your account. There is another catch here. You will have to log back in using the Snapchat mobile app. So, to reactivate your Snapchat account, follow these steps:

1. Open the Snapchat app and log back in. If you don’t remember your password, there’s nothing to worry about, as resetting your Snapchat password is easy.
2. Next, you will see a small account reactivation confirmation pop-up message. Here, tap on Yes.

3. You will then see another pop-up message that states: your Snapchat account is being reactivated, and that you can try accessing your account later.
4. Tap on OK and wait for some time, then log in again, and you will get access to your account.

Now, if you are on the lookout for other things like how to pin someone on Snapchat or cancel your Snapchat Plus subscription, if you have any, you can check these guides. We have also penned down extensive explainers like Snapchat Planets Order and their meanings, which you can check out as well if you are new to the platform.

In case you have any queries when it comes to getting rid of your Snapchat account, let us know in the comments below, and we will help you out.