Deleting your Public Profile is a breeze, and it’s possible to do it right within the app’s settings, without having to go elsewhere or follow an extensive procedure. It doesn’t necessarily mean that you are saying goodbye to Snapchat itself. Your account is reset instantly to a standard, private profile, which you can continue using with friends. Just keep in mind that this action is permanent for your public data. Once you confirm, your public bio, photos, and saved highlights will be removed from the platform. You can keep your private chats, friends, and memories without losing your account, and they won’t be affected.
The process of deleting a public profile on Snapchat
If you’re looking to take a break from having a public Snapchat profile, these are the steps you can take.
Open your Profile
The initial step is to open Snapchat on your phone. If you haven’t downloaded it, you will have to do so. Access your main account page by opening it and clicking on your Bitmoji or Profile icon in the top-left corner.
Get the Public Section
Locate the ‘Public Profiles’ header on your screen and tap on ‘My Public Profile’ by scrolling down.
Open Settings
After opening your public page, locate the three dots or Settings gear in the top-right corner of the screen and click on it.
Definite the Profile
Navigate to the bottom of the menu and find a red option labeled Clear Public Profile. If not, it may display or sometimes show ‘Delete Public Profile’.
Verify
When you have chosen those settings, a popup will ask you if you’re sure. To confirm, simply click on Clear or Delete. You only need to do that, and everything else will be taken care of Your bio, public photos, and highlights will disappear instantly from there, and only your account will remain. Let’s make it apparent that if you have any public stories that you actually want to keep. Make sure to save them in your Memories before clicking on the delete button to ensure that you have them by your side.
To delete your public profile on Snapchat, you can follow these steps. It’s not difficult, and you can complete it in just a few minutes.
