How to Temporarily Disable Snapchat
Sometimes, we all need a break from social media platforms, and the Snapchat app is no exception.
If you are thinking about temporarily deactivating your Snapchat account, then you are in your right to do so.
There are plenty of fish in the ocean, which means that you can probably talk to your friends using another app, so deactivating your account is not the end of the world.
Therefore, if you are looking for a simple way to deactivate your Snapchat account, then you have arrived at the right place.
Read further to learn more about:
- How to temporarily disable Snapchat;
- Understanding the deactivation process on your Snapchat profile;
- How to reactivate your account after you disable your Snapchat user.
Can You Disable Snapchat Temporarily?
In theory, there isn’t a feature to get your Snapchat account temporarily locked.
Unlike Facebook and other platforms, there isn’t a feature that allows you to get your account temporarily disabled.
Nevertheless, deactivating Snapchat, unlike you believe, can work if you delete your account and reactivate it before it gets permanently deleted.
Although Snapchat allows you to appeal whenever you have a Locked Snapchat Account, there isn’t a feature to directly deactivate Snapchat, but there’s a middle point that you can take advantage of in this app.
Disabling vs. Deleting Snapchat Account
You can Delete Your Snapchat Account whenever you please, but this isn’t the same thing as getting it temporarily disabled.
In we talk about the differences between deleting and deactivating your account, we have:
- When you delete your account, you will be unable to recover it because the deletion process permanently delete all your information;
- If you deactivate your Snapchat profile, users on your friends’ list won’t be able to send you messages nor find you on the app. Clearly, you can’t send messages or post Snapchat stories while being deactivated;
- You can reactivate your Snapchat account before 30 days pass. On the other hand, if you get your account deleted permanently, there’s no way for you and other users to get it back.
How to Temporarily Disable Snapchat
You now understand what happens when you temporarily deactivate your profile.
So, if you want to temporarily deactivate your Snapchat account, you will need to do so manually.
The process consists of going to the main menu, selecting “Delete My Account,” and before it gets deleted permanently, you reactivate your Snapchat account by logging into the app.
Read Also: Tired of your Snapchat username? Perhaps your friends are having a hard time finding you!
Learn how to Change Snapchat Username by following the steps we show you in our related guide.
1. Temporarily Deactivate Snapchat on iOS
If you own an iOS device, then you can start the deactivation process directly from the app.
Step 1: Open Snapchat and Go to Settings
Firstly, open Snapchat on your Apple Device as you usually do. Then, you need to tap on your profile icon and then go to the Settings menu on the app.
Step 2: Select “Account Actions”
Scroll down until you find an option that says “Account Actions.” There, a new menu will open.
Step 3: Tap on “Delete Snapchat Account”
Here, you need to select “Delete account.” As we mentioned before, there won’t be an option to disable your Snapchat account, so you need to delete it.
Now, there’s a catch: you can only temporarily disable your Snapchat account for 30 days.
If more than 30 days pass, you won’t be unable to reactivate your account.
So, think it through, and don’t forget you reactivate Snapchat. You can always open a new account if you want - having Two Snapchat Accounts is possible indeed.
2. Deactivate Snapchat Account Temporarily on Android
On the other hand, Android device owners cannot directly deactivate or delete a Snapchat account from the app - you need to go to the website instead.
Step 1: Go to the Snapchat Web Portal
Go to the official Snapchat Account Portal, and log in using your credentials as you would do from the mobile app.
You can do so directly from your phone’s web browser as well.
Step 2: Log In With Your Username and Password
Log in to the platform, and different options will appear on the screen.
Step 3: Select “Delete My Account”
Here, select the option that deletes your account. Then again, the platform will disable your Snapchat account for 30 days.
Finally, reactivate your Snapchat account using your username and password.
Simply log in to the platform, and the account will automatically reactivate.
That’s how you deactivate Snapchat! We know that it would be better if there were a feature for deactivating as long as we want, but this is how things work.
For more Snapchat insights, GrowFollowing will be here for you.
FAQ
What if I Can’t Regain Access to My Snapchat Account?
Perhaps you will need to create a new account. You cannot use your email to log in and reactivate your profile - you can only use your username.
Consequently, you cannot change your password as well.
If you started the deletion process, but don’t remember your password anymore, there’s nothing you can do to recover your old profile - sorry!
Karen is a senior technical writer and copywriter here at GrowFollowing. Her area of expertize are social media apps and new media.