For every online account registration, there will be a time when you will be tired of the account and you would want to either delete it temporary or permanently. This same feeling is also applicable to Pinterest account, just because of some reasons known to you, you might like to delete your Pinterest account but you you are finding it difficult. Do not worry, this article serves as guide on how to successfully deactivate your Pinterest account both temporary and permanent.
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How to Delete Pinterest Account Permanently
- First, sign in to Pinterest
- Click “…” at the top right.
- Click “Edit settings”.
- Click “Deactivate Account” at the bottom of the Account Basics.
- Click “Permanently close my account” at the bottom of the options.
- Confirm that you want to close your account
- Open your email box. In the confirmation email click “Yes, close account” to confirm.
- Your account is now deleted from Pinterest. If you want to restore your account, you have to log in within the 14-day timeframe.
How to Delete Pinterest account Temporary
- To deactivate your account, sign in to Pinterest and click on your Profile button
- Then on the hexagon-shaped button (if you’re using an app), or click on the three dots in the very right top corner of the screen, if you logged in through Pinterest.com.
- Go to the “Edit settings” tab and scroll down, or go to “Account Settings” (for desktop users), and click on the “Deactivate account” button.
- Once you click on the link, Pinterest will ask you why you’re leaving, or they will deactivate your account right away if you’re doing this process from your cell-phone or tablet. At the same time, your account will be unlinked from connected Facebook or Instagram accounts.
NB: You can reactive your Pinterest account in the future? Don’t worry. It’s super easy! All you need to do is sign in from either your PC/Mac or Android/iOS device. From that moment, all of your pins or messages will be available again.
How to Delete Pinterest Account On Computer
- Go to https://www.pinterest.com on a computer.
- Click the ••• menu. It’s the three dots at the top-right corner of the page. A menu will expand.
- Click Edit settings on the menu.
- Click Account settings near the top of the left panel.
- Click Close account the “Account changes” header found at the bottom of the page. This option will permanently delete your profile, Pins, boards, and all other information associated with your account.
- If you want to disable your account without permanently losing your username, Pins, and boards, select Deactivate account and then click Next instead. Nobody will be able to see your profile or content while your account is deactivated, and you can reactivate at any time by logging back in.
- Select a reason and click Next. A confirmation screen will appear.
- If you’re temporarily deactivating your account, click Deactivate account to confirm. This signs you out immediately, and your profile will remain disabled until you sign back in.
- Click Send email. Pinterest will send a confirmation message to the email address associated with your account. You’ll need to follow a link in that message to complete the process.
- Click Yes, close account in the email from Pinterest. This disables your profile and signs you out immediately.
- The account will remain deactivated for 14 days in case you change your mind. If you sign back in during that time, your account will be re-enabled. If not, it will be permanently deleted.
How to Delete Pinterest Account On iPhone, iPad, or Android
- Open Pinterest on your phone or tablet.
- You should find its pink-and-white “P” icon on your home screen, in the app drawer, or by searching.
- Click on the hexagon with a circle inside. It’s the 6-sided shape at the top of your profile. This opens your menu.
- Tap Edit settings.
- Click on Close account to permanently delete your profile, Pins, boards, and all other information associated with your account. A confirmation message will appear.
- Click on the back button, on Edit settings, and then Deactivate account to disable your account without permanently losing your content. Nobody will be able to see your profile while your account is deactivated, and you can reactivate it at any time by logging back in.
- Click on Close account in the email from Pinterest. This disables your profile and signs you out immediately.
- The account will remain deactivated for 14 days in case you change your mind. If you sign back in during that time, your account will be re-enabled. If not, it will be permanently deleted.
How to Deactivate a Deceased Persons’ Account
- According to the company’s rules, you can submit a special request to remove an account of your deceased relative via this form.
- Once the account has been deactivated, you won’t be able to access it anymore.
- Since Pinterest values privacy, they will not share your relative’s personal or account data with you.
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