How to deactivate WhatsApp account?

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If you changed your number or got tired of using the application, find out how to deactivate WhatsApp account.

You may be tired of using WhatsApp and want to take a break from the instant messaging app.

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Or, you've changed your number and want to make sure your old number doesn't work with your account again.

After all, all your contacts are in the app and many private or business conversations.

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Anyway, if you want to know how to deactivate WhatsApp account, see this article until the end.

Change number on WhatsApp

Before you go out and delete your account, it's important to know that the app has created an easier option for those who want to change their number.

That's right, you don't need to uninstall the app and much less delete the account, you can change the number.

With that, you won't miss your private conversations or leave your groups.

Press go on the three dots, then enter the setting option and then count and change the number.

You will see below, and then you will get the option to enter the old and new cell phone number.

After confirming and receiving the code to confirm the new number, you will be able to continue using where you left off.

But the best thing about this option is that your contacts receive automatic information that you have changed your number, even in your groups.

Thus, you can quickly and practically change your cell phone number without having a headache.

However, if your case is because you stopped using it or because you lost your device, see how to deactivate WhatsApp account.

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How to deactivate your WhatsApp account

This is an option if you no longer want to use your account, so as not to activate it on another device.

If you just want to change from one cell phone to another, just install WhatsApp on the new cell phone and do it as if it were the first installation.

It is not necessary to deactivate the account to reactivate it later.

Now, if you really want to delete yours, look at the correct way to do this process.

However, know that despite being considered a definitive option, you can recover it whenever you want by installing again.

In addition, there is no native tool within the WhatsApp application, the process is carried out in another way.

The user must send a request to official WhatsApp support through [email protected].

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In the subject of the email, you will say Lost/Stolen: deactivate my account.

In the body of the email, you will only put your phone number in the following format: +55 plus the DD and the number.

And that's it, support will check and deactivate it, but the reverse process is much easier.

So if you just want to spend some time without using your WhatsApp, this is a good idea.

But if you still have doubts, you can consult the Help Center by WhatsApp.