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How to delete your Houseparty account in 5 easy steps

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It's easy to delete your Houseparty account if you aren't using the service. Houseparty
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It's easy to delete your Houseparty account. If you no longer find yourself using the video chat service, you can access the settings menu on the mobile app. The "Privacy" tab will give you the option to delete your account.

It's important to note that once you delete your account, it cannot be restored. However, you can sign up to make a new account at any time with an email, username, and password.

Here's how to delete your Houseparty account. 

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How to delete your Houseparty account

1. Open your Houseparty app to the camera screen and tap the smiley face icon in the upper left hand corner.

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Tap the smiley face icon.  Marissa Perino/Business Insider

2. Tap the gear icon.

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Tap the gear icon to open the settings.  Marissa Perino/Business Insider

3. Scroll down until you see the "Privacy" tab labeled with a lock icon. Tap to open.

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Tap the "Privacy" tab.  Marissa Perino/Business Insider

4. Tap "Delete Account."

5. This will open a pop-up confirming your decision. Tap "Delete Anyway" to complete the process.

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Confirm to delete account.  Marissa Perino/Business Insider

 

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Marissa Perino is a former editorial intern covering executive lifestyle. She previously worked at Cold Lips in London and Creative Nonfiction in Pittsburgh. She studied journalism and communications at the University of Pittsburgh, along with creative writing. Find her on Twitter: @mlperino.