How to delete a Whatsapp account
If you are ready to leave WhatsApp behind you in accordance with the new data protection regulations, we cannot blame you. Maybe you’re ready to switch messaging right now, and that’s fine, too. Either way, there are plenty of messaging platforms to choose from, but first you need to get rid of WhatsApp for good. Below are the steps on how to delete WhatsApp account.
While we’ll walk you through the steps it will take, it is up to you to decide where to turn next. Right now, Signal and Telegram are among the most popular options. We therefore recommend starting there. For now, let’s say goodbye to WhatsApp once and for all.
How to delete your WhatsApp account:
There is pretty much only one way to skin this cat and that will require your phone. You can’t remove your WhatsApp account using the web app – we tried. On the plus side, it should only take you a minute and you don’t have to give too many reasons why you want to leave. Just follow these steps:
- Open WhatsApp on your phone.
- Tap on three points Icon in the upper right corner. This will open a small menu of options.
- Choose the settings from the drop down menu.
- Enter the account Settings menu section. You will find it account right under your name at the top of the screen. Your first two menu options look like this:
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- Find the Delete my account Option at the bottom of the list and tap on it.
- Enter your phone number and tap the red one Delete my account Button.
- In the drop-down menu, indicate why you’re deleting your account, then tap Red Delete my account Button.
- Tap the red Delete my account Button one last time. Your last three menus should look like this:
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And voila, no more WhatsApp account for you. As I said, it wasn’t too painful. You have to confirm that you really want to delete your WhatsApp account a few times, but that might not be a bad thing. It is helpful to emphasize that you will not get this account back in the future. Once your account is deleted and you return to this login page, it is gone for good.
Now that you’ve learned how to permanently delete a WhatsApp account, you should probably choose your new messaging app. Check out some of our favorite private, encrypted options here.
