How to Delete Your Snapchat Account: Complete Guide (2026)

Key points

• Snapchat deactivates your account for 30 days before permanent deletion — you can log back in to cancel.
• Before deleting your account, remember to save your Memories and notify your friends.
• Deletion can only be done via the web portal accounts.snapchat.com, not from the app.

Preparation before deleting your Snapchat account

Before permanently closing your Snapchat account, a few important steps to avoid losing anything.

Save your Memories and Snaps

Snapchat stores your Memories (saved photos and videos) in the cloud. Before deleting your account, open Snapchat, tap your Bitmoji or profile icon, then go to Memories. Select the memories you want to keep and export them to your camera roll (long press > Export).

Download your Snapchat data

Snapchat lets you download a full copy of your data: go to mydata.snapchat.com, sign in and make an export request. You'll receive an email link within 24 hours to download the archive containing your messages, contacts and history.

Inform your friends and contacts

If you use Snapchat actively, think about notifying your friends before deleting your account. Once deleted, they won't be able to send you Snaps or contact you through the app.

1. 1

   Open Snapchat and tap your profile icon.

2. 2

   Go to Memories and export important memories to your gallery.

3. 3

   Go to mydata.snapchat.com.

4. 4

   Sign in and make a data download request.

5. 5

   Wait for the confirmation email and download your archive.

How to delete your Snapchat account: detailed steps

Snapchat account deletion must go through the web portal — the mobile app doesn't allow it directly.

Via the web portal (PC or mobile)

Go to accounts.snapchat.com/delete_account. Sign in with your username and password. Enter your password again to confirm, then click Continue. Your account enters a 30-day deactivation period — after this delay, it is permanently deleted.

From the iOS or Android app

On mobile, the Snapchat app doesn't offer direct account deletion. To delete your account from your smartphone, open your browser (Safari, Chrome) and go to accounts.snapchat.com.

The 30-day period

After initiating deletion, your account is deactivated for 30 days. During this period, you can change your mind by logging back in with your credentials. If you don't log back in within 30 days, the account is permanently deleted and unrecoverable.

1. 1

   Open a browser and go to accounts.snapchat.com/delete_account.

2. 2

   Sign in with your Snapchat username and password.

3. 3

   Enter your password again in the confirmation field.

4. 4

   Click Continue.

5. 5

   Confirm deletion by clicking Delete Account.

6. 6

   Your account is deactivated for 30 days, then permanently deleted.

After deleting your Snapchat account

Once the account is deleted, here's what happens and what you can do.

What disappears permanently

After permanent deletion: your profile, your friends list, your unexported Memories, your Snap Score and your Streaks are lost. Snaps you sent may temporarily remain on your friends' devices but will be deleted at the next refresh.

Your username after deletion

Your Snapchat username cannot be reused immediately after deletion. If you create a new Snapchat account, you'll need to choose a different username.

Uninstalling the app

Once your account is deleted, remember to uninstall the Snapchat app from your smartphone to stop receiving notifications and free up storage space.

1. 1

   Wait for the 30-day delay to expire (or log back in to cancel).

2. 2

   Uninstall the Snapchat app from your phone.

3. 3

   Remove the app from all your devices.

4. 4

   If you linked a Google or Apple account, revoke the permissions in their respective settings.

Keep your Snapchat messages with MonLivreSMS

Before closing your account, think about keeping a trace of your most important conversations.

Print your Snapchat conversations

With MonLivreSMS, you can turn your Snapchat conversations into a physical book. It's the best way to keep a tangible memory of your exchanges, long after closing your account. Perfect for conversations with close friends, a partner, or family memories.

1. 1

   Export your Snapchat data from mydata.snapchat.com.

2. 2

   Import your conversations into MonLivreSMS.

3. 3

   Choose the layout and customize your book.

4. 4

   Order your physical book.