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How to Permanently Delete WhatsApp Account, Know the Consequences

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Kapanlagi.com - WhatsApp or WA is an application that is widely used for everyday communication. However, its popularity does not rule out the possibility that users still want to delete it. When you also feel that you no longer need it, it is reasonable that you are now looking for how to delete WA account.

The procedure for deleting a WA account is actually not difficult. Deciding to delete it is actually not easy. Because WA has become the main contact to be contacted by colleagues, friends, and even relatives. Deleting WA will have an impact on communication with people around you.

Make sure once again that you are really determined to apply the following steps to delete a WA account. This information will help you make considerations. There are several consequences that you have to accept, as well as terms and conditions that must be fulfilled.

The consequences include deleted message history, you will be removed from all WhatsApp groups, and WA messages backed up on Google Drive will also be deleted. Well, if you are sure, please continue to read the explanation about how to delete a WA account below.

1. How to Permanently Delete WhatsApp Account

Once again, deleting a WhatsApp account is not a decision to be taken lightly. Your data will be permanently deleted. It is understandable if you need multiple confirmations during the process, such as your phone number and the reason for deleting. However, if you are certain that you no longer need the account, please follow the explanation on how to delete a WhatsApp account below.

- First, open the WhatsApp application on your phone.

- Look for the three-dot icon and click on it.

- After a few options appear, click on "Settings", then select "Account".

- You will be taken to the account page, then select "Delete my account".

- Proceed to enter your phone number.

- Click on "Delete my account".

- Enter the reason why you want to delete your WhatsApp account.

- Click on "Delete my account".

- Continue, and for the last time, click on "Delete my account".

2. Consequences of Deleting WA Account

As mentioned earlier, there are several consequences that you must accept when deleting your WA account. That means, before implementing the procedure for deleting your WA account, you must also know these consequences first.

- Your number will be deleted from WA and will not appear in other people's WhatsApp contacts.

- All your WhatsApp information, including account details, profile photos, and WA status, will be deleted.

- Automatically, your WA account will be removed from all WhatsApp groups.

- All chat history or conversation records will be deleted.

- WhatsApp message backups on Google Drive will also be deleted.

So, are you ready to accept the above consequences?

3. Terms and Conditions for Deleting WA Account

In addition to the consequences, you also have to fulfill the following terms and conditions before applying the procedure to delete a WA account. This can be another consideration before you actually make a decision.

- Make sure that the WhatsApp account number to be deleted is still active.

- It should be noted that deleting a WhatsApp account is not instant, you need up to 3 months (90 days).

- Your number can still be registered again even if it has been used and deleted at a later date.

- Deleted WhatsApp accounts cannot be reopened.

- WhatsApp messages that have been sent will not be affected after deleting the WA account you do.

- Your information on Facebook will be affected after deleting the WA account.

4. How to Register a WA Account

The way to temporarily delete a WA account is actually the same as explained above. However, the number you use can still be registered again. Here's how to log in to WA after deleting an account that you can follow.

- Make sure you have the WhatsApp application.

- If not, please download the application first.

- Open the WhatsApp application and you will see the welcome page.

- Click Agree and continue on that page.

- After that, you need to enter the phone number you want to register.

- Wait a few moments until you receive a message containing the verification code.

- You need to enter the verification code sent to the number.

- If the number you registered is also used on the device to register, it will be automatically verified without entering the code.

- After successful verification, you can start filling in the name and other information on the WA account.

- WA is ready to be used to reply to messages.

KLovers, that is an explanation of the procedure for deleting a WA account along with the consequences, terms, and conditions that you need to know. There is also information about how to register a WA account if you want to use it again.

(kpl/ans)

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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