Are you reconsidering your relationship with Snapchat? Whether you spend too much time scrolling and snapping or are worried about how much information you share online, it's easy to delete Snapchat. Learn how to delete your account or temporarily deactivate it. Then, get a powerful privacy app to help block companies from tracking your activity online.
Before you delete your Snapchat account, you might want to download your data, like any videos you’ve posted. You can request a copy of your data via the iOS app or the website if you’re an Android user (it’s not possible on the Android app).
And if you want to get off other social media apps, check out our guides to deleting Instagram, quitting Facebook, and getting rid of Twitter (X).
Open accounts.snapchat.com and log in.
Select My Data from the main menu.
Choose which data you want to download and the file format, then click Next.
If you want to export data from a certain period, add the date range (optional). Then enter your email address and click Submit.
You’ll see an export progress message to confirm that Snapchat is compiling your files.
When it’s ready, Snapchat will email you a download link to a .zip file containing your data.
On the main app page, select your profile icon.
Tap the Settings button.
Navigate to the Privacy Controls section and choose My Data.
Use the tick boxes and toggles to choose the content you want to include and the file format. When you’ve decided, tap Next.
If you want to filter your export by date range, slide the toggle to the right and specify the time frame. Confirm your email, then tap Submit.
The app will then confirm that your request has been received and is being processed.
Snapchat will email you a download link to a .zip file containing your data.
If you have an iOS device, you can delete your Snapchat account from the app or the website. If you have an Android device, you’ll need to use the website, because it’s not possible in the Android app.
The following steps explain how to permanently delete Snapchat on the website.
Open accounts.snapchat.com and log in.
Click Delete my account.
Enter your login details, then click Continue to confirm the deletion request.
Snapchat won’t instantly delete your account. Instead, you’ll enter a 30-day deactivation period. If you change your mind and want to reactivate your account, you can recover it simply by signing in. If you don’t log in within 30 days your account will be permanently deleted.
Select your Profile icon on the main screen.
Tap the Settings button.
Locate Delete Account in the Account Actions section of the settings menu.
Confirm your deletion request by filling in your login details, then tap Continue.
Now, your account will enter a 30-day deactivation period. If you don’t log in during this period, your Snapchat account will be permanently deleted.
There is no standalone deactivation option on Snapchat. To temporarily pause your account, follow the deletion process which will deactivate your account for 30 days. If you have an iOS device, you can do this from the app. If you’re an Android user, you can do this from the Snapchat website.
Once your account is deactivated, you have 30 days to reactivate it. After this time, your Snapchat account will be permanently deleted. To reactivate your account, simply log back into your account within 30 days.
Deleting Snapchat and other social media platforms is a good first step to taking back control over your online life. Using dedicated privacy and anti-tracking tools lets you go further. AVG AntiTrack is a powerful privacy tool that keeps your online breadcrumbs private and disguises your digital fingerprint to help keep advertisers and other marketers off your trail.
The reasons people leave Snapchat range from saving time to reducing their digital footprint. It’s impossible to know who’s tracking you online and if brokers are selling your data for targeted ads. That information could potentially become part of a data breach, allowing criminals to use your data for social engineering attacks or identity theft.
Others wonder if social media affects mental health. Parents might be asking if Snapchat is safe for kids. After all, young people online can be vulnerable to cyberbullying and doxxing attacks, and they may not have a full understanding of internet safety.
No. The Snapchat app for Android doesn’t include the option to delete accounts. Log into your account via the website to delete or deactivate your Snapchat account.
Snapchat won’t instantly delete your account. Instead, you’ll enter a 30-day deactivation period. If you change your mind and want your account back, you can recover it simply by signing in. The account will be permanently deleted if you don’t log in during these 30 days.
You can temporarily disable Snapchat for 30 days. If this deactivation period passes without you logging back into your account, it will be permanently deleted.
No, you need your password to deactivate a Snapchat account. Your account password can be reset using the “Forgot your password?” button on the login page. You can choose to have a verification code sent via SMS or a password reset link sent via email. Once you log in again, you can follow the steps to deactivate your account.
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