Unlike other popular social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, Snapchat can be an overwhelming place for many. As someone who can’t keep up with the never-ending grind for Snapstreaks and filters, I often tend to reinstall the app on a monthly basis to know what my friends are up to. Whether you are someone who doesn’t want to experience the peer pressure to keep Snapstreaks going or just looking for a way to take a break from the messaging platform, you have come to the right place. In this in-depth article, we will learn how you can deactivate or delete your Snapchat account.
Alongside instructions to deactivate and delete your Snapchat account, we have also added the steps to download your Snapchat data. If you are planning to permanently delete your Snapchat account, you could consider requesting your account data in case you need it later.
Download Snapchat Data Before Deleting Account
Before deactivating or deleting your Snapchat account, you can choose to download a copy of your data. Here’s how to do it:
Scroll down until the end and click the “Submit Request” button to request your Snapchat data.
You will now see a confirmation message acknowledging the request. Based on the data volume, it might take a while to receive the email with details to download your Snapchat data. You can then proceed to delete your Snapchat account.
Data You Can Download from Snapchat
In case you are wondering, Snapchat’s email with your data will include the following details:
Basic InformationDevice InformationDevice HistoryLogin HistoryAccount Deactivated/Reactivated
Received Snap HistorySent Snap History
Received Chat HistorySent Chat History
In-App PurchasesOn Demand Geofilters
App ProfileDemographicsEngagementDiscover Channels ViewedBreakdown of Time Spent on AppAds You Interacted WithInterest CategoriesWeb InteractionsApp Interactions
Friends ListFriend Requests SentBlocked UsersDeleted FriendsHidden Friend SuggestionsIgnored Snapchatters
Your Story ViewsFriend and Public Story Views
Display Name ChangeEmail ChangeMobile Number ChangePassword ChangeSnapchat Linked to BitmojiSpectaclesTwo-Factor Authentication
Frequent LocationsLatest LocationBusiness and public places you may have visitedAreas you may have visited in the last two years
Basic InformationAnalyticsTerms Acceptance HistoryKeyboard Enable History
PermissionsConnected Applications
How to Deactivate Snapchat Account
Open the Snapchat accounts portal and click on “Delete My Account”.
Enter your Snapchat credentials, namely username & password, and click “Continue” to proceed further.
And that’s it. You will now see a confirmation message saying your Snapchat account will soon get deactivated. In case you change your mind, you can reactivate your Snapchat account in 30 days. Check the next section for instructions to reactivate your Snapchat account.
How to Reactivate Snapchat Account
If you regret your decision to move away from Snapchat, you can get your account back. The catch here is that you will have to reactivate your account within 30 days. According to the company’s support page, your account will stay deactivated for the first 30 days and permanently deleted after an additional 30 days.
- From the reactivation confirmation prompt, tap “Yes”, and you can access your account once again. As mentioned earlier, it’s not entirely clear if Snapchat has revised the deadline to reactivate the account. We have reached out to Snapchat for confirmation and will update this article if we hear back.
How to Delete Snapchat Account
If you are completely done with Snapchat and think you are better off without it, you can choose to delete your account instead. The steps to deactivate and delete the account are the same, but you can check out the instructions below for the sake of clarity.
Visit Snapchat’s web account portal and click on “Delete My Account“.
From the next page, enter your username and password, and click the yellow “Continue” button.
You have successfully deleted your Snapchat account. As long as you don’t manually reactivate your account later (within the stipulated reactivation period), Snapchat will eventually delete your account for good.
Q. What’s the Difference Between Deleting and Deactivating Snapchat?
Q: How Do You Permanently Delete a Snapchat Account in 2022?
Once deactivated, you have the option to reactivate your Snapchat account within 30 days. All you have to do is log in with your Snapchat credentials to get your account back within this time period.
