Enough of swiping left and right? You are really bored of casual hookups, and want to settle in your life? The very first thing you would like to do is to delete your Tinder account if you are not looking for a date anymore. Probably, you must have found your soulmate.
So, let’s learn how to delete a Tinder account. No doubt Tinder is an amazing dating app, connecting the hearts of millions but sometimes you need a break. Either you found your true love and need no more right swipes, or maybe you want to explore other dating apps. Whatever your reason for deleting Tinder, I tell you the process is very easy. Must read this article to successfully delete your Tinder account.
Remember, just deleting your Tinder app from the phone won’t delete the account. So, if you don’t want to keep the account, you should consider deleting the account first, and then the app.
What Happens When You Delete Your Tinder Account?
You may delete your Tinder account right from the app. It is simple, easy, and takes less than a minute. However, before you delete the account, please read the after-effects of your action.
- When you delete a Tinder account, your profile will be erased.
- Other Tinder users will no longer be able to view your profile either by searching or just randomly.
- All your matches will be lost.
- All the messages and data will be erased and can’t be retrievable in any case.
- Your Tinder account will be immediately deleted and you can’t recover your account in any case, once deleted permanently.
- When a Tinder account is deleted, all the subscriptions will automatically be canceled. However, if you have subscribed through Apple ID, cancel it by logging into your Apple account.
If you are not sure or want to temporarily take a break from the dating scene, I would recommend you not delete your Tinder account and instead hide your profile. This way you would not lose your data if in the future you want to start dating again. I have explained its detailed process further in this article.
How To Delete A Tinder Account Permanently [Through App]?
If you are 100% sure to wipe all your previous Tinder data from Tinder’s memory, and you don’t want to chat with any of your matches from now onwards, then follow the steps below to delete your Tinder account permanently.
Launch the Tinder App
The very first thing you have to do is to launch the Tinder app on your phone. Ensure you’re logged into the account you wish to delete.
Access Your Profile
Tap on your profile icon in the top left corner if you are an iOS user or the bottom right corner of the screen if you use an Android device. This will take you to your Tinder profile.
Go to Settings
On your profile, click on the gear-shaped icon, which represents “Settings“. This will open up a menu with various options.
Navigate to “Delete Account”
Scroll down the menu until you find the “Delete Account” option. Tap on it to proceed.
Select Your Reason
Tinder will ask you to specify a reason for deleting your account. You can choose from various options, such as finding a partner, taking a break, or privacy concerns. Select the reason that best suits your situation. This is just for formality, select whatever you want.
Confirm Deletion
After selecting a reason, Tinder will provide you with more information about what happens when you delete your account. Read through this information to understand the consequences. If you’re ready to proceed, tap on the “Delete My Account” button.
Enter Your Phone Number
Tinder will ask you to confirm your decision by entering your phone number. This step is to verify your identity and ensure that you are the right person who is deleting his own account.
Verify Via SMS
You will receive a verification code via SMS on the phone number you provided. Enter this code into the app to confirm your identity.
Account Deleted
Once you’ve successfully verified your phone number, Tinder will deactivate your account. Your profile will no longer be visible to others, and you won’t receive any notifications or matches anymore.
How To Delete a Tinder Account Permanently [Through Web]?
Deleting a Tinder account is also possible through a web browser from your Laptop or Desktop computer. This will be helpful when your phone is not handy with you. All you need to do is follow the steps given below:
Open Your Tinder Account
Choose any web browser and go to Tinder’s official website. Enter your username and password to log into your account.
Access Your Profile
Click on your profile icon in the top left corner of the screen. This will take you to your Tinder profile.
Go to Account Settings
On your profile, click on the “Settings”. This will open up a menu with various options. Go to Safety Options.
Navigate to Delete Account
Scroll down the menu until you find the “Delete Account” option at the end. Tap on it to proceed.
Select Your Reason
Tinder will ask you to specify a reason for deleting your account. You can choose from various options, such as finding a partner, taking a break, or privacy concerns. Select the reason that best suits your situation.
Confirm Deletion
After selecting a reason, Tinder will provide you with more information about what happens when you delete your account. Read through this information to understand the consequences. If you’re ready to proceed, tap on the “Delete Account” option.
The method of deleting is almost the same through phone or web.
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How To Temporarily Hide Your Tinder Profile?
If you don’t want to lose your matches, but just need a temporary break, do not delete your Tinder account instead hide your profile. By doing this, you are instructing Tinder to not recommend your profile to others on Tinder. However, you can still chat with your matches and show them to people you already like.
Here is how you hide your profile temporarily.
Launch the Tinder App
Begin by launching the Tinder app on your mobile device. Ensure you’re logged into the account you wish to temporarily pause.
Access Your Profile
Tap on your profile icon in the top left corner if you are an iOS user or the bottom right corner of the screen if you use an Android device. This will take you to your Tinder profile.
Go to Settings
On your profile, click on the gear-shaped icon, which represents “Settings“. This will open up a menu with various options.
Navigate to Pause Your Account
Scroll down the menu until you find the “Delete Account” option. Tap on it to proceed. There you will again show two options. Delete My Account and Pause My Account.
Select the ‘Pause my account‘ option. Your Tinder profile will exist in Tinder’s database but will not be shown to others. An active profile recommendation will not be shown by Tinder to others. Hence in a few days, your profile will no longer appear in the match card stack. However, you may enable your account and start dating again anytime.
Conclusion
Tinder is an amazing dating application that helps you to change your status ‘in a relationship‘ from ‘Single‘. I mean Tinder is not just for casual hookups but many people found their soulmate on this platform.
I have guided you through the process in detail as to how you can delete your Tinder account using your phone or computer. It is an easy and quick process either through mobile phone via an app or using the web browser. What is your favorite dating app?
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