Written By Shubham Verma
How to delete your WhatsApp account
If you decide to leave WhatsApp and switch to an alternative, you must first delete your WhatsApp account. Here is how you can do it.
Published By: Shubham Verma | Published: Jun 03, 2024, 11:10 AM (IST)
Highlights
- WhatsApp has over 3 billion monthly active users globally.
- But despite several features, most people are not happy with the app.
- You can switch to a new platform, but delete the WhatsApp account first.
WhatsApp is the world’s most popular chat app with over 3 billion monthly active users. A lot of its popularity depends on how nifty its tools are. Features such as ephemeral status updates, enhanced privacy, and compatibility with several platforms make WhatsApp a favourable app for staying connected with friends and family. But it is not the only one. 
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Platforms such as Telegram and Signal are good alternatives, often known for even tighter privacy and more advanced tools. They are almost convincing, leading most WhatsApp users to ditch the platform and switch to an alternative. If you decide to go ahead with the plan, you must first delete your WhatsApp account since you will not use it any longer. Here are a few steps to help you delete your WhatsApp account. Also Read: 7 WhatsApp Tips And Tricks You Wish You Knew Earlier
Deleting your WhatsApp account
- Open the WhatsApp app on your Android phone and iPhone.
- Tap on the three-dots menu on Android and Settings on iPhone in the top right corner.
- Head over to Settings, then Account, and then Delete My Account.
- You need to enter your registered mobile number here in a full international format that includes your country code.
- WhatsApp will ask you the reason for deleting your account, but if you do not want to share it, you can skip the step.
- Now, tap “Delete my account” to confirm the deletion process.
Your account will be deleted along with your entire data, such as your message history. Deleting your account will also delete you from your WhatsApp groups. If you want your chat data, you must back it up to cloud storage (Google Drive on Android and iCloud on iOS). You cannot reactivate your account with the same phone number later.
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Just a break
If you want to check whether alternate platforms such as Telegram are good for you and do not want to leave WhatsApp before coming to a decision, you can take a break. Instead of deleting your account, you can archive your chats. Doing this will hide them from your list but keep them saved on your phone.
