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On the web, go to Settings, then Account management, then Delete account, and follow the prompts. Your profile disappears right away and Pinterest permanently deletes the account and personal data after 7 days. You can reactivate within that window.
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Step by step
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Download your data first (optional)
Pinterest lets you request a download of your data. You need the web version of Pinterest to make the request.
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Clear any business balance
If you have outstanding bills on a business account, remove your payment information to clear them before you delete.
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Open Settings
Log in on the web and open Settings.
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Go to Account management
Select Account management.
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Select Delete account
Select Delete account and follow the prompts. Pinterest may send a confirmation email to the address on the account.
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Stay logged out for 7 days
Your public profile is deactivated right away and the account and personal data are deleted after 7 days. Logging back in during that time can reactivate the account.
Watch out for
- Deactivating is not deleting. A deactivated account hides your profile and boards, but your email address and username stay tied to it.
- Don't log in to check whether the account is gone. Logging in reactivates it.
- If you're in California, you have to contact Pinterest before you can reactivate.
- Closing a Shuffles account also deletes your Pinterest account.
- For a child under 13, Pinterest asks you to email its privacy support team instead of using the in-app steps.
Other ways to do it
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On the mobile app
The path on mobile differs for personal and business accounts. Follow the prompts under your account settings, and confirm by email if Pinterest asks.
What stays out there
Deleting your Pinterest account removes your profile and boards from Pinterest. It doesn't reach copies elsewhere: search engines may keep cached pages for a while, and people-search sites or data brokers that already hold your name and details keep them.
Where your Pinterest profile used your real name or location, it's worth checking where else that combination is listed. Serus finds where your details are listed and removes them. See how it works at serus.ai.
Frequently asked
How long does it take to delete a Pinterest account?
Your public profile is deactivated right away. The account and personal data are permanently deleted after 7 days.
Can I get my Pinterest account back after deleting it?
Yes, if you reactivate within the 7 days. Users in California must contact Pinterest first.
What is the difference between deactivating and deleting Pinterest?
Deactivating hides your profile and boards but keeps the account, so you can return. Deleting erases the account and personal data after 7 days.
Can I download my Pinterest data before deleting?
Yes. Request a data download from the web version of Pinterest before you delete.
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