How to delete your WhatsApp account?

WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps , however, it has also faced some issues related to privacy user . If you are also concerned about your security or are simply tired of WhatsApp, you can delete your account quickly and easily.

You should know, however, that the deletion will be irreversible. All your messages and backups from iCloud and Google Drive. Your data cannot be restored. Therefore, you need to be absolutely sure. On the other hand, if you just want to change devices, you do not need to delete account .

Additionally, you will lose and account details profile picture , and WhatsApp will remove you from all WhatsApp groups. According to WhatsApp, it may take up to 90 days for the app all your information.

Let's take a look at the process of deleting a WhatsApp account:

How to delete your WhatsApp account on Android?

1. First, open WhatsApp on your Android device and go to “Settings” by tapping the three-dot menulocated in the upper right corner of the screen.
2. Select “Settings”.
3. Go to the “Account” section.
4. At this point, select the “Delete my account” button.
5. You will be asked to enter your phone number . Once you have done so, click “Delete my account” at the bottom of the page.
6. WhatsApp will ask you why you decided to delete your account. You can proceed by leaving this field blank.
7. Click “Delete my account” again.
8. Now, you will be in the final stage of the deletion process. WhatsApp will inform you that this is an irreversible action and that all data , including backups, will be lost. Even if you create a new account, this data will be lost.
9. If you have made your decision, click “Delete my account”.

WhatsApp will delete your data and you will be logged out of the app.

How to delete your WhatsApp account on iPhone?

The process is similar if you have an iPhone.

1. Open the WhatsApp app on iPhone and go to the “Settings” tab.
2. Go to the “Account” section.
3. From here, select “Delete my account”.
4. Enter phone number and press the “Delete my account” button.
5. On the next screen, you can say why you are leaving WhatsApp, but this is an optional step. Tap the “Next” button.
6. At this point, WhatsApp will tell you that all data .
7. If you are absolutely sure, click “Delete my account” to confirm.

WhatsApp will complete deleting your account and local data .

Source: How-to-Geek