If you no longer want to use Quora, you can deactivate or delete your account.
Despite all its benefits, Quora isn’t for everyone. If you’ve tried the platform and decided that you no longer wish to have an account, you may be considering deactivating or permanently deleting your account.
Luckily, it’s easy to do and doesn’t take long.
Deactivate or delete your Quora account
Before taking the steps described here, it is important to note that there is a difference between deactivating your account and deleting it.
With deletion, your account will be permanently deleted instantly. With deactivation, your account can still be reactivated if you log back into Quora. However, you do not need to reactivate your Quora account to read the content, as there are ways to read Quora answers without logging in.
Unless you’re sure you’ll never use your Quora account again, it’s a good idea to simply deactivate your account if you no longer want to use the platform. You won’t receive emails and users won’t be able to interact with you, but you’ll have the option to reactivate the account if you ever change your mind.
Deactivate or permanently delete your Quora account on PC
On the browser version of Quora, deactivating or permanently deleting your account can be done in a few simple steps.
- Go to Quora.com and make sure you are logged in.
- Click on your Profile icon at the top right of the screen.
- In the side menu, click Privacy.
- On the Privacy settings menu, scroll down until you see two options: Disable Account and Delete account.
- Click on the one you want to do (Disable or Delete), enter your password then click on Do.
You should now have deactivated or permanently deleted your account.
Deactivate or permanently delete your Quora account on mobile
Deactivating or permanently deleting your Quora account on the app is pretty much the same steps you would on PC, but the navigation is slightly different.
- Open the Quora app.
- Press your Profile at the top left of the screen, then tap Settings in the side menu.
- Faucet Privacy.
- Scroll down and tap either Disable Account Where Delete accountdepending on which option you want to take.
- Enter your password, then press Do.
With these steps, you should now have deactivated or permanently deleted your Quora account.
Get away from Quora
Whether you use the browser version or the mobile app of Quora, by following the steps outlined here, you will have deactivated or permanently deleted your Quora account.
There are many social media platforms that take your time and attention, but you may want to consider whether social media can actually be good for you before making the decision to opt out of various platforms.
