【Michael Maien】

You can Michael Maiendelete your WhatsApp account in a few simple steps.

Just know doing this will delete all information related to your account, including your profile photo, participation in WhatsApp groups, and all message history.

Total Time

• 5 min

What You Need

• WhatsApp Account

Step 1: Open "Settings"

The "Settings" button is the tiny gear icon on bottom right corner of the screen. Once in settings, tap "Account."

First, get to your account info. Credit: Whatsapp

Step 2: Then tap "Delete My Account"

After doing this, you have one more step.

From here it's pretty straightforward Credit: Whatsapp

Step 3: Enter your phone number

When you click "Delete My Account," a prompt will appear asking you to enter your phone number. Enter your number, then tap "Delete My Account" in red.

Entering your phone number is the final step to deleting WhatsApp Credit: Whatsapp SEE ALSO: What is Signal? The basics of the most secure messaging app.

Open "Settings"

The "Settings" button is the tiny gear icon on bottom right corner of the screen. Once in settings, tap "Account."

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First, get to your account info. Credit: Whatsapp

Then tap "Delete My Account"

After doing this, you have one more step.

From here it's pretty straightforward Credit: Whatsapp

Enter your phone number

When you click "Delete My Account," a prompt will appear asking you to enter your phone number. Enter your number, then tap "Delete My Account" in red.

This is the final step in deleting your WhatsApp account.

Entering your phone number is the final step to deleting WhatsApp Credit: Whatsapp

Topics Cybersecurity WhatsApp

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