How to Permanently Delete Your Pinterest Account in 2025
Step-by-step instructions to permanently delete your Pinterest account. Learn how to remove your profile, boards, pins and data for good.
Before you begin
- Time required: ~3 minutes
- Grace period: 14 days to recover by logging back in
- Data loss: All boards, pins, followers and account data will be permanently removed
🔗 Go directly to Pinterest account deletion help
Steps
- Log in to Pinterest and click the down arrow next to your profile picture.
- Select Settings, then click Account settings from the left menu.
- Scroll down and click Delete your data and account.
- Select Delete account, enter your password, and click Delete account to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I recover my Pinterest account after deletion?
You have 14 days to recover your account by logging back in. After 14 days, your account and all content are permanently deleted.
How do I download my Pinterest data before deleting?
In Settings > Account settings, click Download your data to get a copy of your pins, boards, and account information.
Will my pins be removed from other people's boards?
Pins you created will be removed from all boards. However, pins you saved from other sources will remain on other users' boards.