How To Delete A Pinterest Account? Steps To Delete Pinterest Account Or Deactivate It

Pinterest 

Pinterest is a social media platform and image-sharing service that enables users to discover and save information or "ideas" from the internet using images, videos, and animated GIFs on virtual pinboards. The website was founded by Ben Silbermann, Paul Sciarra, and Evan Sharp, and is headquartered in San Francisco. As of December 2022, Pinterest has 450 million monthly active users worldwide. The concept for Pinterest originated from a previous app created by Silberman and Sciarra called Tote, which was designed to be a digital substitute for paper catalogues.

How To Delete A Pinterest Account From Android And iOS?

If you want to delete your Pinterest account, the process is straightforward and the same for both Android and iOS devices. Here are the steps:

• Step 1: Open the Pinterest app on your mobile device 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 then choose Account management.
• Step 4: Scroll down to the bottom of the Account management screen and tap on the ‘Delete your data and account’ option.
• Step 5: A prompt will appear to inform you about what you will lose when the account gets deleted. Tap on Continue.
• Step 6: Select the reason why you want to leave and then tap Send email.
• Step 7: Check your inbox for an email from Pinterest. Open it and click on the ‘Yes, delete account’ button.

Once you have completed these steps, your Pinterest account will be permanently deleted. If you're unsure about permanently deleting your account, you can deactivate it until you are sure.

How To Delete A Pinterest Account From A PC? 

To ensure that you don't lose any of your images and GIFs, it's recommended to download them from Pinterest before deleting your account. Here are the steps to follow:

• Step 1: Log in to Pinterest's website using your preferred browser.
• Step 2: Click on the down arrow located in the top right corner next to your profile picture.
• Step 3: Select "Settings" under "More options" from the drop-down menu.
• Step 4: Navigate to "Account management."
• Step 5: Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and click on the "Delete account" option.
• Step 6: You will be prompted to confirm your decision. Click "Continue."
• Step 7: Next, select 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 the "Yes, delete account" button in the email.

Once you have completed these steps, your Pinterest account will be deleted. If you need to delete your account from your mobile device, continue reading for more information.

How To Deactivate Your Pinterest Account? 

The steps to delete or deactivate your Pinterest account are the same regardless of whether you use an iOS or Android device:

• Launch the Pinterest app.
• Tap your account icon located at the bottom right of the screen.
• Tap the three-dot menu located at the top right of the screen. In the pop-up window, select Settings.
• On the Settings page, tap Account settings.
• Scroll down to the Manage account section (iOS) or Account changes section (Android). 

You can choose to:

Delete your account:

• This will permanently delete your account, along with your profile and stored pins. To do so, click Delete account and select a reason from the options provided. Then, tap Next and Send email. Check your email for a message from Pinterest titled Last security check to delete your account. Open the email and select Yes, delete account.

Deactivate your account:

• This will temporarily hide your profile and pins from other users. To do so, click Deactivate account.

By following these steps, you can delete or deactivate your Pinterest account from your mobile device.

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