How to Deactivate or Delete a Pinterest Account
Pinterest is an excellent tool for investigating websites and gathering and curating online images and information.
However, if you have completed a project and no longer wish to use Pinterest, or if you simply need a vacation from the bulletin board-like social media service, you may completely deactivate your account, erasing all of your data from the internet.
If you need to take a break from Pinterest but don’t want to make any permanent changes, you can deactivate your account and recover it later.
If you have a Pinterest business account or are attempting to delete an account on behalf of a deceased person, you should contact Pinterest’s customer care for assistance.
How to deactivate or delete your Pinterest account on a computer
To deactivate or delete your Pinterest account on a computer, follow these steps:
- Log in to your Pinterest account on your computer.
- Click on your profile picture in the top right corner of the screen and select “Settings.”
- In the settings menu, scroll down and click “Deactivate account.”
- If you want to delete your account, select “Delete account” and follow the prompts to confirm your decision.
- If you want to deactivate your account, you will be prompted to give a reason for doing so. Once you’ve selected a reason, click “Deactivate account.”
Please note that once your account is deleted, it cannot be reactivated, and all your data will be permanently deleted.
How to deactivate or delete your Pinterest account on a mobile device
To deactivate your Pinterest account on a mobile device, follow these steps:
- Open the Pinterest app on your mobile device.
- Tap on your profile picture in the bottom right corner of the screen.
- Tap on the three dots in the top right corner of your profile.
- Select Settings.
- Tap on Account Settings.
- Select Deactivate Account.
- Follow the prompts to deactivate your account.
To delete your account, please reach out to the Pinterest help center. They will guide you through the process.
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