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BeReal Account Deletion

Leave BeReal on your terms

easy
3 minutes
Verified 11/8/2025
Updated 11/8/2025

Written & Verified By

Delete.Directory Content Team

Our team of privacy advocates and digital rights experts has helped over 100,000 users reclaim control of their online presence. We test every deletion process to ensure accuracy.

This guide helps you permanently delete your BeReal account. We believe in digital autonomy: your right to leave any platform should be as easy as joining it. Follow these verified steps to ensure complete account deletion.

How We Verified This Guide

Methodology: Hands-on testing with live accounts

Quick Information

Time Required

3 minutes

Difficulty

easy

Steps

5 steps

Official Resources

Official BeReal Help - Delete Your Account

Official deletion guide from BeReal

Additional Resources

[1]
BeReal Privacy Policy

Official privacy policy explaining data deletion

[2]
BeReal Terms of Use

Legal terms regarding account closure

[3]
BeReal Data Rights

Information about data handling and deletion

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Open BeReal App

Launch the BeReal mobile app on your iOS or Android device and ensure you're logged into the account you want to delete.

Tips

  • BeReal deletion is only available through the mobile app
  • Make sure your app is updated to the latest version
  • Have your phone number ready for verification
2

Access Profile Settings

Tap your profile icon in the top right corner of the screen, then tap the three-dot menu or settings icon to open account settings.

Tips

  • Profile icon shows your latest BeReal photo
  • Settings may be accessed via gear icon or three dots
  • Make sure you're viewing your own profile
3

Navigate to Account Settings

In settings, scroll down to find 'Account' or 'My Account' section. Tap it to access account management options.

Tips

  • Account settings are usually near the bottom
  • Look for options related to data and privacy
  • Read through available options before proceeding
4

Select Delete Account

In Account settings, find and tap 'Delete my account' or 'Delete account'. BeReal will display a warning about what will be deleted.

Tips

  • Read the warning message carefully
  • Understand that all your BeReals will be deleted
  • Note that friends won't be able to see your posts anymore

Warnings

  • Deletion is permanent after confirmation
5

Confirm Deletion

BeReal will ask you to confirm deletion. Tap 'Delete' or 'Yes, delete my account' to proceed. Your account and all BeReal photos will be permanently deleted immediately.

Tips

  • Make sure you've saved any BeReals you want to keep
  • Deletion happens immediately after confirmation
  • Your phone number may be reusable for a new account later

Important Warnings

Alternatives to Consider

Disable Notifications

easy

Turn off all BeReal notifications while keeping your account active but unused.

Pros

  • Can return to app anytime
  • Keep all your past BeReals
  • Maintain friend connections

Cons

  • Account and photos remain on BeReal
  • Friends can still view your profile
  • Data stays on their servers
2 min

Stop Posting Without Deleting

easy

Simply stop posting new BeReals while keeping your account and past photos intact.

Pros

  • Preserve your photo memories
  • Can still view friends' BeReals
  • No commitment needed

Cons

  • Account remains active
  • Profile still visible to friends
  • No privacy benefit
0 min

Delete Individual BeReals

medium

Manually delete specific BeReal posts while keeping your account and some photos.

Pros

  • Control what content remains
  • Keep account active
  • Selective privacy management

Cons

  • Time-consuming process
  • Account still exists
  • Limited privacy improvement
15 min

Frequently Asked Questions

No. BeReal account deletion is immediate and permanent. Once you delete your account, all your BeReal photos, reactions, and friends list are permanently removed with no recovery option.

References & Citations

  1. [1]
    BeReal Privacy Policy

    Official privacy policy explaining data deletion

    https://bereal.com/en/privacy-policy

  2. [2]
    BeReal Terms of Use

    Legal terms regarding account closure

    https://bereal.com/en/terms

  3. [3]
    BeReal Data Rights

    Information about data handling and deletion

    https://help.bereal.com/hc/en-us/sections/9623265689756-Privacy-and-data

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Critical Warnings

  • Immediate Permanent Deletion

    BeReal account deletion is immediate and permanent. All your BeReal photos, reactions, comments, and...

  • All BeReals Lost

    Every BeReal photo you've posted will be permanently deleted. Friends will no longer be able to view...

  • Friend Connections Removed

    All your friend connections will be lost. Friends will no longer see you in their feed or friend lis...

Last Updated

November 8, 2025

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