While at times whimsical and entertaining, we recognize that Snapchat is not for everyone. Especially with the newest design rollout, separating friends from brands, we get that maybe it’s time to move on. If you found yourself perplexed by the inner workings of the mobile app, or have simply grown tired of the constant barrage of indulgent selfies and never-ending dog filters, deleting your account might be the best way to preserve your sanity. Deleting the Snapchat app from your iPhone or Android device could save you a lot of time (and battery power) in the long run.
Ready to step out of the yellow-hued limelight? Here’s how to delete your Snapchat account once and for all.
Step 1: Unfortunately, Snapchat doesn’t allow you to delete your account from directly within the mobile app, which can be a bit annoying when you consider that all of its functionality is embedded inside the app. Instead, you have to head over to Snapchat’s website using your browser of choice. Keep in mind, however, that this should work in just about any browser, including Safari, Chrome, or any other offering you have installed on your phone.
Step 2: Once you have landed on the correct page, enter the appropriate credentials (username or email, and password), verify that you’re not a robot using the checkbox located in the captcha field, and click the purple Log in button to access your account information.
Step 3: Next, locate and click the yellow Delete My Account button near the bottom of the resulting menu.
Step 4: You will be directed to a screen where you have to re-enter your password one more time, then click “Continue.”
Step 5: If you see the image above, then you’re done! Snapchat will immediately deactivate your account, but you will have to wait 30 days before your account is permanently deleted. This is somewhat of a safety feature, in case you change your mind and can’t live without dancing hot dogs, Snapchat’s ubiquitous face-swapping feature, or some other filter that’s become a part of your life (for better or worse). That said, if you choose to do so, you can easily reactive your account by logging in with your old information. However, be warned that you won’t be able to retrieve or change your password while your account is deactivated.
Social media can be a great way to connect with friends and build a personal network, but many of us may find ourselves lost in the sea of digital noise at some point or another. All it takes is one bad experience — or the desire to spend your time doing something more productive — to encourage us to step away from our smartphones. No matter what your reasons are for taking a break, or for deciding to forgo social networking completely, we’re here to help. After all, constantly sending snaps to everyone you know doesn’t define you.
Looking to unplug even further? Check out our guides for deleting your Tinder and Facebook or Instagram accounts.
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