What to Do If Your Pinterest Account Has Been Deactivated
If you’ve received a notification that your Pinterest account has been deactivated, don’t panic. There are a few steps you can take to try and reactivate your account and get back to using Pinterest as normal.
- Check your email for a deactivation notice from Pinterest. This will usually explain why your account was deactivated and give you instructions on how to appeal the deactivation.
- Log in to your Pinterest account and go to the “Help Center” page. From there, you can search for “account deactivated” to find specific steps for your situation.
- If you believe your account was deactivated by mistake, you can submit an appeal through the “Help Center” page. Be sure to provide any relevant information or evidence to support your appeal.
- If you have violated Pinterest’s terms of service, you may not be able to reactivate your account. However, you can still contact Pinterest through the “Help Center” page to discuss the issue.
- If your account was deactivated due to inactivity, you can simply log back in to reactivate it. However, if it has been more than 2 years since you last logged in, your account may have been permanently deleted and cannot be recovered.
FAQ | Answer |
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Why was my account deactivated? | Your account may have been deactivated for violating Pinterest’s terms of service, being inactive for an extended period of time, or for other reasons. Check your email or the “Help Center” page for more information. |
Can I reactivate my account? | If your account was deactivated by mistake or due to inactivity, you can usually reactivate it. However, if you have violated Pinterest’s terms of service, you may not be able to reactivate your account. |
How do I appeal a deactivation? | If you believe your account was deactivated by mistake, you can submit an appeal through the “Help Center” page. Be sure to provide any relevant information or evidence to support your appeal. |
What happens if I can’t reactivate my account? | If you are unable to reactivate your account, you can still contact Pinterest through the “Help Center” page to discuss the issue. |
How can I prevent my account from being deactivated? | Make sure to follow Pinterest’s terms of service and regularly log in to your account to prevent it from being deactivated due to inactivity. |