Pinterest is a popular social network that allows users to share and discover new ideas by pinning images to their boards. However, for various reasons, you may decide to close your Pinterest account. In this article, we’ll guide you through the process of deleting a Pinterest account.

Before proceeding with deleting your Pinterest account, it’s important to note that this action is permanent and irreversible. All your pins, comments, messages, and other data associated with your account will be permanently deleted and cannot be recovered. If you’re unsure about permanently deleting your account, Pinterest also offers an option to temporarily deactivate your account.

Backup Your Data

Before deleting your account, it may be helpful to backup all your important data. Pinterest allows users to download a copy of their data, including their pins, comments, messages, and other account-related information. To do this, go to your settings, then to the “Privacy and data” section. Here, you can ask Pinterest to download your data.

Deactivation Vs Deletion: What’s The Difference?

It’s important to understand the difference between deactivating and deleting a Pinterest account. Deactivating your account will temporarily hide your profile and pins from other users, but you can reactivate your account at any time and retrieve all your data. Deleting your account, on the other hand, will permanently remove all your data and you cannot reactivate your account.

How to Deactivate Your Pinterest Account

If you simply want to take a break from Pinterest without permanently deleting your account, you can temporarily deactivate your account. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Log in to your Pinterest account.
  2. Click on the “…” button at the top of your profile page.
  3. Select “Settings” from the dropdown menu.
  4. Scroll down to the “Account” section and click on “Deactivate Account”.
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions to deactivate your account.

How to Delete Your Pinterest Account

If you’re sure you want to permanently delete your Pinterest account, you can do so by following these steps:

  1. Log in to your Pinterest account.
  2. Click on the “…” button at the top of your profile page.
  3. Select “Settings” from the dropdown menu.
  4. Scroll down to the “Account” section and click on “Close Account Permanently”.
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions to delete your account.

What Happens After Deleting Your Account?

Once you’ve deleted your account, you can no longer log in to Pinterest with the same username or email address. Plus, all your data will be permanently deleted and cannot be recovered. Therefore, it’s recommended to think carefully before permanently deleting your account.

How to Delete Your Pinterest Account on Your Phone

To delete your Pinterest account from your phone, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Pinterest app on your phone.
  2. Log in to your account using your login credentials.
  3. Once logged in, tap on your profile icon at the bottom of the screen to access your profile.
  4. In your profile, tap on the three-dot icon (or the three horizontal lines) at the top right of the screen to open the settings menu.
  5. In the settings menu, scroll down and tap on “Account Settings”.
  6. In the account settings, scroll down and tap on “Deactivate Account” (or “Delete Account”).
  7. Pinterest will then ask you to confirm your decision. Read the provided information carefully and confirm that you want to permanently delete your account.
  8. After confirming the deletion of your account, Pinterest will proceed with the deletion. Please note that it may take some time for the deletion to be fully carried out.

How to Delete a Board on Pinterest

How to Delete in Pinterest?

To delete a pin, a board, or an account in Pinterest, follow the steps below:

Delete a Pin:

  1. Open the Pinterest app or go to the Pinterest website.
  2. Find the pin you want to delete.
  3. Click on the pin to open it in detailed view mode.
  4. Tap on the three-dot icon (or the three vertical dots) at the top right of the screen.
  5. Select “Delete” from the contextual menu.
  6. Confirm the deletion of the pin when prompted.

Delete a Board:

  1. Open the Pinterest app or go to the Pinterest website.
  2. Go to your profile by clicking on your profile icon at the top right of the screen.
  3. Click on the “Boards” tab to display all your boards.
  4. Find the board you want to delete.
  5. Click on the board to open it.
  6. Tap on the three-dot icon (or the three vertical dots) at the top right of the screen.
  7. Select “Edit Board”.
  8. Scroll down and tap on “Delete Board”.
  9. Confirm the deletion of the board when prompted.

Delete an Account: Please note that deleting a Pinterest account is a permanent and irreversible action. All the pins, boards, and associated data will be permanently deleted.

  1. Open the Pinterest app or go to the Pinterest website.
  2. Go to your profile by clicking on your profile icon at the top right of the screen.
  3. Tap on the three-dot icon (or the three vertical dots) at the top right of the screen.
  4. Select “Account Settings” in the contextual menu.
  5. Scroll down and tap on “Deactivate Account” or “Delete Account”.
  6. Read the provided information carefully and confirm that you want to permanently delete your account.

How to Remove Someone on Pinterest?

On Pinterest, it’s not possible to directly delete a person or a user from the platform. However, you can take the following steps to limit your interaction with a specific person:

  • Unfollow: If you’re currently following the person and you no longer want to see their content in your feed, you can unfollow their account. To do this, go to the profile of the person you want to remove from your following list, then click on the “Follow” button to unfollow.
  • Block: If you no longer want to have any interaction with a person on Pinterest, you can block them. When you block someone, that person won’t be able to follow you, send you messages, or see your content on Pinterest. To block someone, go to their profile, click on the three-dot icon (or the three vertical dots) at the top right of the screen, then select “Block” from the contextual menu.

How to Suspend a Pinterest Account?

To temporarily suspend your Pinterest account, you can follow these steps:

  1. Log in to your Pinterest account via the website or app.
  2. Click on your profile icon at the top right of the screen to access your profile.
  3. In your profile, click on the three-dot icon (or the three vertical dots) at the top right of the screen to open the settings menu.
  4. In the settings menu, scroll down and click on “Account Settings”.
  5. In the account settings, scroll down and click on “Deactivate Account”.
  6. Pinterest will ask you to confirm your decision. Select a reason for temporarily deactivating your account from the dropdown menu.
  7. Click on “Deactivate Account” to temporarily suspend your account.

Whatever the reason for wanting to delete your Pinterest account, it’s important to understand the implications of this action. Be sure to backup all your important data before deleting your account.