3 Ways to Delete a Board on Pinterest

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Easy-to-follow steps to get rid of old boards on Pinterest using a computer, phone, or tablet
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This wikiHow will teach you how to delete a board on Pinterest. Pinterest makes it easy to delete one of your boards, but the exact process will depend on whether you're using an iPhone, Android, or computer. Whichever device you're using, we've got you covered! The steps below will walk you through exactly what you need to do on your specific device.

Things You Should Know

  • Using an iPhone or Android, tap and hold the board you want to delete, then drag your finger to the pencil icon and tap "Delete."
  • On a computer, click the pencil icon on the board you want to delete and click "Delete."
  • When you delete a board, all the pins on that board will also be deleted.
Method 1
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Deleting a Pinterest Board (iOS)

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    It's the red "P" icon on one of your iPhone's or iPad's Home screens.
    • If you aren't already logged into your Pinterest profile, you'll need to do so with your email address and password (or your Facebook account).
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    This is the person-shaped icon in the bottom right corner of your screen.
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    This opens the "Edit" menu.
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    This will remove the board and all of its contents from your account page.
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Deleting a Pinterest Board (Android)

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    The Pinterest app icon resembles a red "P" on a white background--it should be on one of your Android's Home screens (or in the App Drawer).
    • If you aren't already logged into Pinterest, do so now with your email address and password (or Facebook account).
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    Doing so will open the "Edit" menu.
    • You can also tap your board and then tap the pencil-shaped icon on the of the screen to perform this action.
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    Doing this permanently removes the board and all of its contents from your account page.
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Deleting a Pinterest Board (Desktop)

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    Open the Pinterest website . If you aren't already logged in, use your preferred email address and password (or Facebook account) to do so.
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    This is the person-shaped icon in the top right corner of your webpage.
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    Click on the grey colored pencil icon on your selected board. This option is at the bottom of the board's icon.
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    5
    Click Delete . It's in the bottom left corner of the board's Edit window.
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    Doing so will permanently remove your selected board from your Pinterest page.
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    Will the members receive an email if I delete myself from a secret group board?
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    I don’t want to delete the entire board, just items within the board. How do I accomplish that?
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    Click on the board, then click on the 'Organize' tab for the board, and select the pins you want to delete. Then click the little trash icon at the bottom.
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