How to Permanently Delete Your Pinterest Account
Last reviewed: October 2026 · Independent guide, not affiliated with Pinterest
Pinterest offers deactivation (hides your profile and boards, reversible any time) and deletion. When you request deletion, Pinterest deactivates the account at once and permanently deletes it after 14 days.
Business accounts linked to your personal profile, and any ad accounts, are handled separately — check them first.
At a glance
- Time required: About 3 minutes
- Grace period: 14 days — log in to cancel
- Confirmation: Via a link in the email Pinterest sends
- Alternative: Deactivate to hide your profile temporarily
Pinterest Help Center (official site) ↗
Before you delete
- Request your data in Settings > Privacy and data > Request your data.
- Save boards you care about — pins are not exported as images.
- Check linked business accounts and ad accounts.
- Make sure you can access the account’s email to confirm deletion.
How to delete your Pinterest account
- Log in to Pinterest and click the down arrow (web) or your profile picture (app), then Settings.
- Select Account management.
- Under Deactivation and deletion, click Delete account, then Continue.
- Choose a reason and click Send email.
- Open the email from Pinterest and confirm. Your account is deactivated now and deleted after 14 days.
Menus change often. If a button has moved, use the search box in the app's settings or the official help link above.
Deactivate instead
In Account management choose Deactivate account. Your profile and boards are hidden until you log in again; nothing is deleted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I recover my Pinterest account after deleting it?
Yes, by logging in within 14 days. After that it is permanently deleted.
How do I download my Pinterest data?
Go to Settings > Privacy and data > Request your data; Pinterest emails you a download link.
Will my pins disappear from other people’s boards?
Pins you created are removed. Copies others saved may stay visible, as they are their saves.
Can I reuse my email after deletion?
Once the account is fully deleted you can sign up again with the same email.