How do I deactivate or reactivate my account?

Deactivating is a pause, not a deletion. Your profile, posts and stories are hidden, you're signed out everywhere, and your own subscriptions to creators are cancelled.

Deactivate your account

1. Open More, then Security.
2. Select Deactivate account.
3. Confirm that you want to deactivate.
4. Choose a reason, or choose Others and type one, then select Confirm.

Reactivate your account

1. On the log-in page, enter your email address.
2. When you see Your Account is Deactivated, select Yes.
3. Enter the code we email you.
4. Sign in.

Your posts and stories come back as they were. Subscriptions that were cancelled when you deactivated don't restart; subscribe again if you want them.

If you'd rather remove your account for good, see Delete your account.