How to Reactivate a Pinterest Account

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Reactivating your Pinterest account is as simple as logging back in
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Pinterest is an internet photo and idea sharing network. Do you want your deactivated Pinterest account back? Try this method.

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    1
    Go to the Pinterest login page. Visit www.pinterest.com/login in your computer browser.
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    2
    Login to your deactivated account. Type your original email and password and click on the "Log in" button. Now Pinterest will send you a reactivation email.
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    3
    Go to your email inbox. Open the reactivation email and click on the "Reactivate your account" button.
    • If you can't find the email check your junk folders and search your inbox for "@pinterest.com" emails.
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    4
    Done. You should have access to Pinterest again!
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    How do I reactivate my Pinterest account if I don't have the email address?
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    Use the phone number that you originally used. You should get a call or text message telling you how to proceed.
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    Why do I keep getting an error saying reactivating my Pinterest account is forbidden?
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    It is most likely because your account is suspended. Contact Pinterest support services to find out why.
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    How can I find my original Pinterest account?
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    You can always search for your username to find the account. Go to the search bar and type in your old account name and it should come up. If there is more than one account with the same name, then look for your profile picture or look to see the pins that you have pinned. You can also see which one has been accessed more recently if you have not used your old account in a while.
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