How to delete WhatsApp

Note: Deleting your account is irreversible, this action can’t be reversed even if you delete WhatsApp by accident.

• You can delete your account from within WhatsApp. You’ll need to be logged into the account you wish to delete, and account deletion can only be performed from your primary device, not from any linked devices.
• As a reminder, WhatsApp can’t restore or transfer chats, documents, media files, backups, or call history from deleted accounts.

To delete your account

1. Open WhatsApp.
2. Go to Settings > Account > Delete My Account.
3. Enter your phone number in full international format and tap Delete My Account.

Deleting your account will

• Delete your account info and profile photo.
• Delete you from all WhatsApp groups.
• Delete your WhatsApp message history backup.
• Remove you as a channel admin or follower, but not delete any updates you made or channel interactions like reactions or poll votes.
• Delete any channels you created if there aren’t additional channel admins.

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