With the addition of a new in-app gaming service to its platform, Snapchat is giving you no excuse to delete your account. Though the automatic deletion policy still holds, if you’re concerned with security or privacy issues, you can deactivate your Snapchat account against outright deletion. I have prepared this guide to help you through the process.
One thing users find embarrassing on Snapchat is seeing popular snaps disappear within few seconds, but the social media platform is built in such a way that it is entertaining and everyone on the platform does not get bored reviewing old sticky videos or photos. However, this may be among the reasons why you want to delete your Snapchat account.
Uninstalling the app from your phone will not deactivate or delete your Snapchat account. At the moment, if you must have your account permanently deleted from the platform then you have to login with a web browser, the auto-deletion policy is waiting for you there.
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Though deactivating your Snapchat account is only but for a while, there is no separate process when it comes to deleting your Snapchat account or deactivating it.
One thing worthy to note is that after the deletion process, your Snapchat account will be automatically deactivated and can be reactivated within the next 30 days, afterward it will be permanently deleted.
See also: How to change your Snapchat username.
How to delete your Snapchat account
Now you’ve made up your mind on deleting your Snapchat account, you may want to download your Snapchat data before you continue with the guide below.
Step 1: Log on to the Snapchat account portal from your browser. You can use your phone browser but desktop browser is preferable.
Step 2: Enter your login details in the appropriate field provided on the login page.
Step 3: Now, the “Delete Account” page will be displayed on the screen.
Step 4: Scroll down and type in your username and password into the field provided for it, then click or tap on the tab marked “Continue”.
This will deactivate your Snapchat account. However, an email will be sent to the email address you used while registering your account. This is for verification purpose only. Meanwhile, after 30 days your account will be deleted but you have the option to reactivate it by logging in within these 30 days period.
