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How do I delete my Snapchat account?

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Delete the Snapchat account via the app on the mobile phone / tablet
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Delete the Snapchat account via the browser
Quick guide: delete the Snapchat account via the app on the mobile phone / tablet

If you need help deleting your Snapchat account, just follow our step-by-step guide..

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If you no longer want to use your Snapchat account, you can delete it in two different ways: Either you remove it directly via the app on your mobile phone or tablet, or via your computer.

Delete the Snapchat account via the app on the mobile phone / tablet

Follow our step-by-step instructions or take a look at the brief instructions .

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Open Snapchat and go to the little Snapchat logo in the top right corner.

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To open the settings, click on the gear in the upper right corner .

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In the settings, go to " Support " under " More information ".

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You will now be redirected to a new page, click on " My Account and Settings ".

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You will then be redirected. Now tap on " Account Details ".

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Under " Account Details " you have to go to " Delete my account ".

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To complete the deletion, you have to click on the link in the text .

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Finally, you only have to log in again to verify the deletion process.

Note: You can restore your Snapchat account by logging into Snapchat with your details again within 30 days..

Delete the Snapchat account via the browser

  1. Before you delete Snapchat via the browser, you should remove the app on your phone or tablet .
  2. Then log in to the Snapchat page : accounts.snapchat.com/accounts/login
  3. After logging in , you will be taken directly to the " Manage My Account " area. Go to the last point " Delete My Account ".
  4. Now you have to verify yourself again with your password and confirm the deletion process. Then follow the further instructions so that your Snapchat account is actually deleted.

Note: Alternatively, you can also use this direct link to delete: accounts.snapchat.com/accounts/delete_account . If you accidentally deleted your account or want to restore it, you can do so within 30 days of requesting deletion. To do this, you simply have to log in again.

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After you have logged into snapchat.com, you have to click on "DELETE MY ACCOUNT" to delete your Snapchat account.

Quick guide: delete the Snapchat account via the app on the mobile phone / tablet

  1. Open the app and tap the Snapchat icon in the top right corner (or swipe down from the top once).
  2. Now tap on the gear icon in the top right corner of the screen. How to open the settings .
  3. Scroll down to " More Information " and go to " Support ". You will now be redirected to a new page.
  4. Now click on " My Account and Settings " and then on " Account Details ".
  5. Then go to the sub-item " Delete my account ". A detailed text about deleting your account will now open. A link is embedded in this text that you click on .
  6. The link will now open in your mobile browser. You have to log in again there .
  7. After logging in, verify yourself again with your password to confirm the deletion. Follow the instructions there to permanently delete your Snapchat account.

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