If you’ve been wanting to take a break from Snapchat without deleting your account permanently, then you’re in luck! You can always temporarily disable Snapchat by deleting your account, then logging back in within 30 days to reactivate it. In this article, we’ll talk you through how to temporarily deactivate your account for the web, Android phone or tablet, or iPhone and iPad. We’ll also tell you what to do if Snapchat has temporarily locked or disabled your account.

[Edit]things you should know

• On Android and web, go to https://accounts.snapchat.com/accounts/delete_account to deactivate.
• You can deactivate Snapchat on an iPhone or iPad directly from the app.
• To reactivate your account, log back in within 30 days of deletion.

[Edit]step

[Edit]Using Android or the Web

1. Go to https://accounts.snapchat.com/accounts/delete_account in a web browser. If you’re using an Android phone or tablet, you can’t deactivate Snapchat from the mobile app. Instead, you’ll need to log into your account in a web browser.^[1]
   
   • You can use a web browser like Chrome or Samsung Internet on your Android to temporarily deactivate Snapchat. You can also use a web browser on your computer, including your Chromebook.
2. Sign in to your Snapchat account. To sign in, enter the username or email address associated with your Snapchat account, click next and then enter your password. click or tap log in,
   
   • You can also click or tap Use phone number instead To sign in with your phone number.
3. Follow the prompts to complete the account deletion process. On this page, you will see a short message explaining what happens when you deactivate your account. Scroll down and enter your username and password, then click continue,
   
   • According to the account deletion page, your friends will not be able to contact you while your account is inactive. You’ll lose your saved chats, as well as any Snaps or chats you haven’t opened yet.
   • After 30 days, your account will be permanently deleted and you will lose all your data.
   • If you’re concerned about losing your data, before deactivating your account, go to the Account Portal and click or tap My Information, then, select submit request, Enter an email address where you want Snapchat to send a link to download your data once it’s ready.^[2]
4. Reactivate within 30 days to keep your account. Once you request to delete your account, your Snapchat account will be temporarily deactivated for 30 days before it is scheduled for permanent deletion.^[3] To reactivate your account, all you have to do is log back in with your username and password within 30 days of deactivation.^[4]
   
   • When you reactivate, you will need to log in with your Snapchat User nameNo email address or phone number associated with your account!
   • You may have to wait up to 24 hours for your account to be reactivated.

[Edit]Using iPhone or iPad

1. Open Settings on your Snapchat profile. If you’re using the Snapchat app on an iPhone or iPad, you can deactivate your account directly from the app. To get started, open the app and tap on your profile picture in the top left corner of the screen. Then, tap on the gear icon in the top right corner.
   
2. go for scroll down in Adjustment menu until you find account actions section.^[5]
   
3. choose . Tap delete accountIt’s near the bottom of the menu.
   
4. Enter your username and password. when you choose delete accountyou will be taken to accounting portal page and asked to log in again. From there, Snapchat will redirect you to the account deletion page.
   
5. Log in again and tap to finish deleting your account. On the Deletion page, you’ll see a brief “Goodbye” message that explains what happens when you deactivate your account. At the bottom of the page, enter your username and password one more time, then tap continue,
   
   • Once you delete your account, it will be temporarily deactivated for 30 days before it is scheduled for permanent deletion. During that time, your friends will not be able to contact or interact with you on Snapchat.
   • Once you’re deactivated, you’ll lose your saved chats and any Snaps or chats you haven’t opened yet.
   • If you’re worried about losing all your data, you can request it by tapping My Information In account actions section of Adjustment Menu.
6. Sign back in within 30 days to reactivate your account. To activate your account, simply open the app and log back in. You will need to use your username rather than the email address or phone number associated with your account.^[6]
   
   • It may take up to 24 hours for your account to be reactivated.
   • Make sure you log back in within 30 days of deactivating your account, or it will be set for permanent deletion.

[Edit]deal with closed account

1. Review the possible reasons why your account may be locked. Sometimes Snapchat will temporarily lock or disable an account without your permission, especially if they detect suspicious activity or the account has violated a Community Guideline. In these cases, you will need to unlock the account to reactivate it. Before you unlock it, review Snapchat’s Community Guidelines and Terms of Service to make sure you don’t do anything that will get your account locked again.
   
2. Log in to the app or accounts portal and select . If your account is locked, open the app and log in, or go to https://accounts.snapchat.com/ and log in from there. Next, tap or click unlock and follow the instructions to reactivate your account.^[7]
   
   • If Snapchat detects any serious violation of their Community Guidelines or Terms of Service, your account may be permanently disabled.
3. If your account has been hacked, contact Snapchat’s support team. In some cases, Snapchat may deactivate your account because they suspect that someone hacked it. If you try to unlock your account and see a message that your account may have been compromised, you’ll need to use this form to request a review from Snapchat’s support team: https:// /help.snapchat.com/hc/requests/ New? start = 5779421190160384.
   

[Edit]Advice

• If you want to continue using Snapchat but want to limit who can see and interact with your account, you can change your privacy settings at any time.

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