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DELETE SNAPCHAT

Step-by-step guide to freedom

BEFORE YOU DELETE

Download your data first. Once deleted, it's gone forever. Grace period: 30 days.

1

Download Your Data

1.
Go to Accounts Portal

Visit accounts.snapchat.com and log in

2.
Request Data

Go to 'My Data' → Click 'Submit Request'

3.
Wait for Email

Snapchat can take up to 30 days to prepare your data. They'll email when ready.

2

Delete Your Account

1.
Go to Delete Page

Visit accounts.snapchat.com/accounts/delete_account

2.
Log In

Enter your Snapchat credentials

3.
Confirm Deletion

Re-enter credentials to confirm you want to delete

4.
30-Day Period Begins

Your account is deactivated immediately, deleted permanently after 30 days.

⚠ Logging in during 30 days reactivates the account.

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Dark Patterns to Expect

They don't want you to leave. Here's how they'll try to stop you:

Streak Guilt

You'll lose your 847-day streak with...

Friend Notifications

Your friends may be notified when you leave

Memories Loss

Heavy emphasis on losing your saved memories

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After You Delete

  • ✓Delete the app immediately
  • ✓Tell close friends you're leaving before you delete
  • ✓The streak anxiety disappears faster than you'd expect
  • ✓Real friendships don't require daily photo proof

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