How to delete your Snapchat account in 2026
At a glance
- Platform Snapchat
- Company Snap Inc.
- Grace period 30-day deactivation, then permanent deletion (60 days total before data wiped; India: 180 additional days)
- Official page help.snapchat.com
What you need to know first
No separate deactivate option; initiating deletion deactivates the account for 30 days (reactivate by logging in), then permanently deletes it.
Step-by-step: delete your data from Snapchat
- Step 1: Go to accounts.snapchat.com in a browser
- Step 2: Log in
- Step 3: Scroll to Delete My Account
- Step 4: Enter username and password
- Step 5: Click Continue — account enters 30-day deactivation
On mobile
- In-app: Profile > Settings > Support/'I Need Help' > search 'Delete' > Delete Account page; or use accounts.snapchat.com in a mobile browser
Separate data request
My Data download (accounts.snapchat.com > My Data) — 30 days to download after deletion starts
Key gotchas
- Must use the browser portal — cannot fully delete from within the app
- Download data within first 30 days or lose it
- Snapstreaks/Bitmoji are lost
- Saved messages in others' chats remain
What this doesn't cover
Deletion does not retract location/behavioral data already shared with Snap's ad partners or data brokers.
Snap's ad-partner data sharing happens before you delete; those brokered copies require independent removal.
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Does Snapchat delete my data immediately?
30-day deactivation, then permanent deletion (60 days total before data wiped; India: 180 additional days)
Can I opt out of Snapchat using my data for training?
Check Snapchat's data controls settings for a training opt-out option.
Does deleting my Snapchat account remove my data from the internet?
Deletion does not retract location/behavioral data already shared with Snap's ad partners or data brokers.
What are common mistakes when deleting Snapchat data?
Must use the browser portal — cannot fully delete from within the app. Download data within first 30 days or lose it.
Steps and URLs reflect the platform documentation as of the date above. Platforms may change their settings layout at any time. This guide is informational and not affiliated with Snap Inc.