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Why Snapchat Deleted My Account And How I Had It Reactivated

By KWS Adams Jul 16, 2022
Why snapchat deleted my account

Once a Snapchat account is deleted, chances are that it will never be reinstated according to its terms.

When my Snapchat account was deactivated, I thought it had all ended. But, the good news is that I was able to reactivate it, something I thought will be helpful to you in case you also had yours deleted.

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Interested in learning more about the reasons why your Snapchat account will likely be deleted, and how you can have it restored, keep reading.

What is Snapchat?

Snapchat is a social media site that allows you to communicate with friends and also view stories from around the world. Also, you get access to millions of lenses that help express yourself, have fun with friends and family, learn about the world, and get inspired while sharing your creativity.

How to create a Snapchat account

  • Download Snapchat application
  • Run and launch the app on your smartphone
  • Click Signup
  • Enter your name
  • Click signup and accept
  • Enter birthday and click continue
  • Pick a username
  • Enter phone number
  • Click continue
  • Validate the SMS text
  • You are done

How to deactivate the Snapchat account

  • Log into your “Snapchat account”
  • Click the “Settings icon” on the profile
  • Scroll to “Account actions”
  • Tap “Delete account”
  • Follow prompts

You can also delete your Snapchat account online by entering your username and password.

Kindly note that Snapchat deleted accounts can be reactivated within 30 days of account deletion. After that, your account will never be reinstated.

Why Snapchat Deleted My Account?

I don’t know. I woke up one day only to read the Snapchat account deactivation message. And when I first attempted to ask for my account to be reinstated, I was told to log in and cancel my request to have the account deleted. To be honest, someone else had hacked my account and completed all steps of self-account deactivation. But good enough, I discovered this before the 30-day gross period.

How I to restore and reactivate deleted Snapchat account

  • Launch Snapchat account
  • Enter login credentials
  • Confirm reactivation by tapping Yes

Your Snapchat account will be successfully reactivated. The number of days remaining will also be shown just in case you want to wait for additional days.

Winding-up

Several reasons can make Snapchat delete your account. In many cases, users who find their accounts deactivated have violated Snapchat’s terms of service, fake account, etc. In such cases, you can simply use the contact page to let them know and advise. But for self-deactivation, simply follow the above instructions to restore your account.

By KWS Adams

My name is KWS Adams . (Call me Kateregga). I am an IT addict who loves playing around with computers and internet. Computers help me try out different things while turning them into reality, while the internet powers me stay live online. Besides computers, I am a project planning and management professional with an Award obtained from MUK, one of the oldest and best Universities in Africa. Find me on Twitter, Facebook and Whatsapp. Find more on how to contact me using the contact me page.

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