Can I cancel my deletion request?

Yes, you can cancel the deletion anytime during the 14-day waiting period by simply logging back into your Pinterest account. This will automatically cancel the deletion request and restore your account.

What happens to my pins and boards when I delete?

All your pins, boards, followers, and following lists are permanently deleted. However, if you contributed to group boards owned by others, those pins may remain on those boards but show as posted by a deleted user.

Can I download my Pinterest data before deleting?

Yes. Go to Settings > Privacy and data > Download your data. Pinterest will email you a link to download your complete data archive within a few days. This includes all pins, boards, comments, and activity.

Will deleting Pinterest remove my pins from Google search?

Eventually, yes. After deletion, your Pinterest content is removed and Google will stop indexing it over time. However, cached versions may remain in search results for weeks or months until Google updates its index.

What happens to my Pinterest Business account?

All business features, analytics, claimed websites, and advertising data are permanently deleted. If you have active ad campaigns, they will be stopped and any remaining balance is forfeited unless you request a refund before deletion.

What happens to connected apps and integrations?

All connected apps, website integrations, and third-party services are immediately disconnected when you delete your account. You'll need to manually reconnect these to a new account if you create one later.

How to Delete Your Pinterest Account - Step-by-Step Guide (2025)

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Quick Information

Time Required

5 minutes

Difficulty

easy

Steps

5 steps

Official Resources

Pinterest Help - Delete Your Account

Official deletion guide from Pinterest

Additional Resources

[1]

Download Your Pinterest Data

Official guide for downloading your complete Pinterest data before deletion

[2]

Pinterest Privacy Policy

Understanding how Pinterest handles your data and privacy

[3]

Deactivate Your Account

Alternative to deletion - temporarily deactivate your Pinterest account

Step-by-Step Guide

Log Into Your Pinterest Account

Visit Pinterest.com or open the Pinterest mobile app and log in with your username/email and password.

Tips

•Consider downloading your data before deletion
•Make note of any important pins or boards you want to save

Navigate to Account Settings

Click on your profile picture in the top right corner, then select 'Settings' from the dropdown menu. On mobile, tap your profile picture and then the gear icon.

Tips

•Settings location is consistent across desktop and mobile
•You can also access settings directly at pinterest.com/settings

Access Account Management

In Settings, scroll down to the 'Account management' section. Click on 'Account changes' to see deletion options.

Tips

•The deletion option is in Account management, not Privacy settings
•Consider deactivation if you might want to return

Request Account Deletion

Click 'Permanently delete account' or 'Delete your data and account'. Pinterest will ask you to confirm your password and provide a reason for deletion.

Warnings

•You'll receive an email to confirm the deletion
•Deletion starts a 14-day cooling-off period

Confirm Deletion via Email

Check your email for a confirmation message from Pinterest. Click the link in the email to confirm your deletion request. Your account will be permanently deleted after 14 days.

Warnings

•If you log in during the 14-day period, deletion is canceled
•After 14 days, deletion is permanent and irreversible

Important Warnings

14-Day Grace Period Required

Pinterest requires a 14-day waiting period before permanently deleting your account. During this time, your account is deactivated but can be restored by simply logging in. After 14 days, all data is permanently deleted and cannot be recovered.

All Pins and Boards Permanently Deleted

When your account is deleted, all your pins, boards, followers, and following lists are permanently removed. There's no way to recover this content after deletion. Download your data or save important pins before deleting.

Business Accounts and Analytics Lost

If you have a Pinterest Business account, all analytics data, claimed websites, advertising campaigns, and business insights are permanently deleted. This includes historical performance data that cannot be recovered.

Connected Apps and Services Disconnected

Any apps or websites connected to your Pinterest account (Etsy shops, blog integrations, shopping feeds) will be disconnected. You'll need to manually reconnect these to a new account if you create one later.

Email Address Can Be Reused

After deletion is complete, you can use the same email address to create a new Pinterest account. However, all previous data, followers, and pins will not be restored.

Shared Boards May Still Exist

If you contributed to shared group boards, those pins may remain on the boards after your account deletion, but they'll show as posted by a deleted user. Board owners retain the content you added.

Alternatives to Consider

Deactivate Account Temporarily

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Pinterest offers a temporary deactivation option that hides your profile and content without permanently deleting it. You can reactivate anytime by logging back in.

Pros

•Reversible - can reactivate anytime
•Profile and pins hidden from public view
•No waiting period to restore
•Keeps all your content and followers

Cons

•Account still exists on Pinterest servers
•Email address remains tied to account
•Doesn't address data privacy concerns
•May still receive emails from Pinterest

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Make Account Private and Stop Pinning

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Instead of deleting, make your profile private, unfollow everyone, and delete all your pins manually. Keep the account for browsing only.

Pros

•Can still browse and save pins privately
•No loss of saved content
•Maintain access to your collections
•Can gradually delete content

Cons

•Account still exists with your data
•Requires manual deletion of content
•Time-consuming for large collections
•Privacy concerns remain

60 min

Download Your Data First

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Before deleting, request a complete archive of your Pinterest data including all pins, boards, followers, and activity history for your personal records.

Pros

•Keep backup of all your pins and boards
•Review what data Pinterest has collected
•Can reference saved ideas later
•Free service provided by Pinterest

Cons

•Takes several days to receive data
•Large file size for active users
•Data is in JSON format, not easily browsable
•Must request separately before deletion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pinterest has a 14-day cooling-off period after you request deletion. During these 14 days, your account is deactivated but can be restored by logging in. After 14 days pass without logging in, your account is permanently deleted.

References & Citations

[1]
Download Your Pinterest Data
Official guide for downloading your complete Pinterest data before deletion
https://help.pinterest.com/en/article/download-your-pinterest-data
[2]
Pinterest Privacy Policy
Understanding how Pinterest handles your data and privacy
https://policy.pinterest.com/en/privacy-policy
[3]
Deactivate Your Account
Alternative to deletion - temporarily deactivate your Pinterest account
https://help.pinterest.com/en/article/deactivate-your-account

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Critical Warnings

14-Day Grace Period Required
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All Pins and Boards Permanently Deleted
When your account is deleted, all your pins, boards, followers, and following lists are permanently ...
Business Accounts and Analytics Lost
If you have a Pinterest Business account, all analytics data, claimed websites, advertising campaign...

Last Updated

November 8, 2025

Pinterest Account Deletion

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Quick Information

Official Resources

Additional Resources

Step-by-Step Guide

Log Into Your Pinterest Account

Navigate to Account Settings

Access Account Management

Request Account Deletion

Confirm Deletion via Email

Important Warnings

14-Day Grace Period Required

All Pins and Boards Permanently Deleted

Business Accounts and Analytics Lost

Connected Apps and Services Disconnected

Email Address Can Be Reused

Shared Boards May Still Exist

Alternatives to Consider

Deactivate Account Temporarily

Make Account Private and Stop Pinning

Download Your Data First

Frequently Asked Questions

References & Citations

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