When you stop using a social networking profile or website, it is a good idea to deactivate or delete your account. This will mean that your content is no longer visible online and should not be searchable online. It will also remove the risk of these accounts being used by others or hacked without you knowing. Show This blog gives site specific guidance about how to deactivate or delete your accounts, and what these options mean. If you deactivate your account:
To deactivate your account:
When Your Facebook account is deactivated, but you still have Messenger:
If you delete your account:
You can either temporarily disable your account or permanently delete it. If you temporarily disable your account:
To temporarily disable your account:
If you delete your account:
On Twitter, you deactivate your account and it deletes permanently after 30 days. During this time your account is deactivated. Deactivation is not available on mobile devices and must be done by accessing twitter.com on the web. Before you deactivate your account, you should know:
SnapchatDuring these 30 days, your friends will not be able to contact or interact with you on Snapchat. After 30 days, your account will be permanently deleted, including your friends, Snaps, Chats and Stories. Your username will no longer be available.
If you change your mind in the 30 days after deleting your account you can log back into Snapchat like you normally would using your username and password. This will reactivate your account and stop your account being deleted. TikTokYou are only able to permanently delete your account on TikTok. This is permanent and irreversible. A deleted account can’t be recovered at any point. If you delete your account:
Further resourcesOur Social Media Checklists provide all the information you need to know about deactivating or deleting accounts and you can download copies here. How do I delete an old Instagram account without logging in?Unfortunately, you cannot delete your account without logging in. You can, however, reset your password and then log in. If you're logged into the account on your phone that you want to delete, you can use it to get to the mobile browser and delete it.
How do you report an Instagram account and get it deleted?Instagram.com from a Computer
Click their username from their Feed or story post, or click and search their username to go to their profile. Click next to their username. Select Report, then select the type of account you want to report and follow the on-screen instructions.
How can I get my old Instagram without password or email?If you don't remember what email and the phone number you used. Recover Insta account using your username. Tap "Get help logging in" or "Forgot password?" button on the sign-in page and insert your username. The letter with the link or code will be sent to your email.
How do I delete my 2nd Instagram account permanently?Instagram app for Android:
Tap in the top right, then tap Settings. Tap Login info. Tap next to the account you want to remove. Tap Remove.
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