How to Delete Snapchat Account

If for some reason you want to stop using Snapchat permanently and you have come to the end of your journey with the social media network and messaging service. You will be happy to know that it is very easy to deactivate or delete your Snapchat account.

This quick guide will walk you through the process of deleting your Snapchat account from your favorite phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer. There are several ways to delete Snapchat account depending on the hardware you are using. So see the instructions below depending on whether you have a computer, iPhone, or Android phone or tablet.

Since Snapchat launched in 2011, the service has suffered large-scale security breaches where user data has been accessed, as well as numerous controversies and privacy issues over its lifetime. If now is the time for you to leave Snapchat behind, delete your account completely, this guide will walk you through the process.

Once you delete your account, Snapchat will deactivate it for the first 30 days in case you want to reactivate it. Even if your account is deactivated, no friend can contact you or interact with you through the app. After applying for 30 days, your account will be permanently deleted. Deleting all your friends, Snaps, Chats, Stories and account settings.

Snapchat will also delete all your device and location data from its main database. Although they retain some personal information which they apparently need for "legal, security and business purposes". This will include any purchases you made using the Snapchat app and when you agreed to their Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

The first method we will cover is to delete your account using your phone or tablet. On iOS simply:

1. Go to the official Snapchat app and select the settings button on the Profile screen.

2. Then scroll down the page until you see "Account Actions"

3. Then select "Delete account"

4. Follow the step-by-step instructions provided by Snapchat to completely delete your account

To delete your account on an Android device or via the web using a browser.

1. Just go to the official Snapchat website and account portal

2. Log in to the account you want to delete using your username and password

If for some reason you deleted your Snapchat account and want to reactivate it within 30 days of deletion. Using the same username and password, simply log back into your account. It should be remembered that as long as your account is deactivated, you cannot use your email address to log in or change your password. For more information on deleting your Snapchat account and other areas of using the app, visit the official support site.

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