If you're wondering whether you can deactivate your Snapchat account and how to do it, you've come to the right place.
Snapchat is a great app, but for some, the constant barrage of notifications, streaks and the pressure to maintain a flawless online persona can be overwhelming. So, taking a break from the app could be a great idea.
In this article, we will discuss whether you can deactivate your Snapchat account and how to do it. So, let's get right into it!
Can you deactivate your Snapchat account?
Yes, you can deactivate your Snapchat account, but only for 30 days.
While Snapchat does not offer a specific "deactivate" option, you can still temporarily deactivate your account by choosing to delete it. When you delete your account, it will be deactivated for a period of 30 days.
While your account is deactivated, your friends will not be able to contact or interact with you on Snapchat. During this 30-day window, you can reactivate your account by just logging back in from your phone.
If you do not reactivate your account within the 30-day window, it will be permanently deleted. The account deletion process takes another 30 days, so it will be gone for good 60 days after you initiate the deletion process.
It is worth mentioning that it is impossible to recover a deleted Snapchat account after 30 days.
How to deactivate your Snapchat account
Deactivating your Snapchat account is a bit of a hassle.
Since you can only deactivate your Snapchat account for 30 days, you will need to reactivate and then deactivate it again every 30 days until you're ready to get back on the app.
Anyway, here is how to deactivate your Snapchat account:
- Go to the accounts portal and type in the username and password for the account you want to deactivate.
- To avoid permanently deleting your Snapchat account, set a recurring monthly reminder on your phone to reactivate your account within the 30-day window.
- Repeat the deactivation and activation until you feel like getting back on the app.
It is worth mentioning that you can deactivate your Snapchat as many times as you want (We're talking from experience).
Also, keep in mind that to reactivate your account, you will need to access the account from the mobile app (you won't be able to do it via Web Snapchat).
If I deactivate my Snapchat will I lose my streaks?
Yes, if you deactivate your Snapchat account, you will lose your streaks.
Streaks are maintained by sending snaps to each other every day, and if you deactivate your account, you won't be able to send or receive snaps, which will cause the streaks to end.
However, it is worth mentioning that there are ways to recover your lost Snapstreak.
Now that you have learned how to deactivate your Snapchat account, have a look at how to see birthdays on Snapchat and learn more about Snapchat Plus planets.