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Do you have an old Kik account that you want to delete, but you're not sure how? Then this is the perfect article for you. In this article we go over how to permanently delete as well as temporarily disable your Kik account in just a few quick and easy steps.
Deleting or Disabling Your Kik Account
Whether you are permanently deleting or temporarily disabling your Kik account, you must have the original email you used to sign up for Kik. Then, go to Kik's account deletion request form or Kik's account deactivation request form and fill them out. Then, click on the link Kik emails you to complete your request.
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Ensure you have access to the original email you used to sign up for Kik. If you don't have access to this email, you won't be able to submit a request to delete your account.[1] -
Submit a deletion request with Kik. Go to Kik's account deletion request form here. Fill in your Kik account username, the original email associated with your Kik account, and the reason you want to delete your account.- You must also check the box stating you understand that you're permanently deleting your account.
- Press Go! to submit the request.
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Wait for an email from Kik. This email contains a link to permanently delete your account. Click the link in the email and follow any on-screen instructions to complete the account deletion process.
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Ensure you have access to the original email you used to sign up for Kik. If you don't have access to this email, you won't be able to submit a request to temporarily deactivate your account.[2] -
Submit a deactivation request with Kik. Go to Kik's account deactivation request form here. Fill in the original email associated with your Kik account and click Go! to submit the request. -
Wait for an email from Kik. This email contains a link to temporarily disable your account. Click the link in the email and follow any on-screen instructions to complete the account deactivation process.- To reactivate your account, simply sign back into it.
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If you are inactive for at least three months, Kik may terminate your account and reclaim your username.[3]Thanks
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