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How to Delete Pinterest Account or Deactivate It

There are reasons why you might want to delete or deactivate your Pinterest account. You may no longer be interested in using the platform, or want a break from social media, or delete your account due to privacy concerns. We are here to guide you on how to delete or deactivate your Pinterest account.

This article aims to explain the consequences of deleting or deactivating your Pinterest account and provide step-by-step instructions on how to do it. Before we dive into the steps, it’s important to have a clear understanding of the ramifications of deleting a Pinterest account.

What Happens When You Delete a Pinterest Account

When you delete your Pinterest account, all of your boards, pins, and profile information will be permanently deleted after a 14-day grace period. During this period, your account will be deactivated.

Deleting your Pinterest profile means that nobody can access or interact with your pins. This action is permanent, so if you delete your account, you will need to create a new one from scratch if you want to continue using Pinterest in the future.

If you’ve made up your mind about deleting your Pinterest account, follow the step-by-step guide in the next section.

How to Delete Your Pinterest Account Permanently From a PC

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Step 1 : Go to Pinterest’s website and log in.

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Step 2: Click on the down arrow in the top right corner next to your profile picture.

Step 3 : Select Settings from the drop-down menu.

Step 4: Go to Account management.

Step 5: Scroll down and click Delete account.

Step 6: On this screen, confirm your decision. Click Continue.

Step 7: A prompt will appear, choose your reason for leaving Pinterest and click Send email.

Step 8: Pinterest will send you an email asking you to confirm your decision to delete your account. Click on ‘Yes, delete account’ button in the mail.

Deleting your Pinterest account successfully is possible by following these steps. If you don’t have access to your PC but want to delete your account from your mobile device, read on.

How Do You Delete a Pinterest Account From Android and iOS

If you no longer want to use Pinterest, it’s easy to delete your account from the mobile app. The steps are the same for both Android and iOS. Open the Pinterest app and tap on your profile picture from the bottom navigation bar.

Step 2: Tap on the three-dotted button at the top-right corner.

Step 3: From the pop-up, select Settings, and choose Account management.

Step 4: Scroll to the bottom of the Account management screen and tap ‘Delete your data and account.’

Step 5: Pinterest prompts you about the consequences of deleting your account. Tap Continue.

Step 6: Select why you want to leave and tap Send email.

Step 7: Check your inbox for emails from Pinterest. Open the email and click on the ‘Yes, delete account’ button.

There you go. You have successfully deleted your Pinterest account. If you’re unsure, deactivate it until you’re sure. Continue reading.

How to Temporarily Deactivate Pinterest Account

Deactivating your account is simple and easy. But before, there are a few things to know.

What Happens When You Deactivate Your Pinterest Account

Deactivating your Pinterest account means you cannot view your profile, boards, or pins until you reactivate it. Reactivation is possible within 14 days of deactivation through the prompts provided after logging into your account.

If you do not reactivate your Pinterest account within 14 days, it will be permanently deleted. To use Pinterest again in the future, create a new account. Note that your email address and username will remain tied to the account even if you deactivate it.

How to Temporarily Deactivate Pinterest Account On Web

Step 1: Go to Pinterest’s website using your browser.

Step 2: Click on the down arrow in the top-right corner next to your profile picture.

Step 3: From the drop-down menu, select Settings (under More options).

Step 4: Go to Account management.

Step 5: Scroll down and click on the Deactivate account button.

Step 6: Confirm your decision. Click Continue.

Step 7: Choose your reason for deactivating the account and click Deactivate account.

By deactivating your Pinterest account, you can also do it on your mobile app.

How to Temporarily Deactivate Your Pinterest Account Using Android and iOS

The steps for both Android and iOS are as follows:

1. Open the Pinterest app on your mobile device and tap your profile picture from the bottom navigation bar.

Step 2: Tap on the three-dotted button at the top-right corner.

Step 3: From the pop-up, select Settings and choose Account management.

Scroll down to the bottom of the Account management screen and click Deactivate account.

Step 5: In a prompt, Pinterest informs you about the consequences of account deletion. Tap Continue.

If it’s easy, you can deactivate your Pinterest account. If you have any questions, refer to the FAQ section below.

FAQs on Deleting or Deactivating Pinterest Account

1. Deleting a Pinterest account removes all associated pins. When you delete your account, your boards, pins, and profile information will no longer be available.

2. Pinterest takes 14 days to delete your account from their database.

3. There is no set limit on the number of pins you can upload per day on Pinterest. However, it is important to consider the quality and relevance of the content you share.

Get Off Pinterest

Now that you know how to delete or deactivate a Pinterest account, you may proceed. You can also choose to remove the content on your account instead of deleting it. Learn how to delete a board on Pinterest.