This wikiHow teaches you how to delete your Pinterest profile and all associated data on a computer, phone, or tablet. If you just want to take a break without losing your username, Pins, and boards, you can deactivate your account instead.
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Method 1
Method 1 of 2:
Using an iPhone, iPad, or Android
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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.
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Tap the hexagon with a circle inside. It's the 6-sided shape at the top of your profile. This opens your menu.Advertisement
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Tap Edit settings .
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Tap Close account . This option will permanently delete your profile, Pins, boards, and all other information associated with your account. A confirmation message will appear. [1] X Research source
- If you want to disable your account without permanently losing your content, tap the back button, tap Edit settings , and then Deactivate account instead. 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.
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Tap 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.
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Method 2
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Using a Computer
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Go to https://www.pinterest.com on a computer. You can use any web browser on your computer to deactivate your Pinterest account. If you're not signed in to your account, enter your login details to sign in now.
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Click the ••• menu. It's the three dots at the top-right corner of the page. A menu will expand.
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Click Edit settings on the menu.
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Click Account settings . It's near the top of the left panel.
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Click Close account the "Account changes" header. It's near 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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1. Open Pinterest.
2. Tap the hexagon.
3. Tap Account settings
.
4. Tap Delete account
.
5. Tap Delete account
.
6. Tap Yes, close account
in the email from Pinterest.
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