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How to Delete or Deactivate a Quora Account Permanently: A Detailed Guide

Marrium Akhtar

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Quora is a quality American query and solution QnA sharing website. Here the users share many questions and get answers. You can also post or share questions and provide solutions to each question on Quora.

Most students use Quora these days to get answers to questions about almost anything. At the same time, some people use Quora for business purposes and to make money by sharing links and services that lead to their websites. 

In this post, we will discover a way to delete a Quora account completely. 

Why do you want to delete your Quora account?

You may want to delete your Quora account for several reasons. 

If you’re considering deleting your account, it’s recommended to carefully evaluate your reasons and make an informed decision based on your circumstances.

How to delete your Quora account permanently

Here is how you can delete your Quora account permanently. 

Step 1: Sign in nicely to your Quora account

Note: If your Quora account was created using a Google or Facebook account sign-in, click Sign in with Google or Facebook.

Step 2: Go to your profile

Step 3: Click settings

Step 4: Click Privacy

Step 5: Click delete account

At the bottom of privacy settings, under the Deactivate Account option, there is an option to Delete Account. Click Delete Account.

Step 6: Confirm the deletion of the account

If you approve the deletion of the account, you will see a blue delete button. Click. Your Quora account is now deleted.

Note: To permanently delete your Quora account, do not log into your account within 14 days of deletion. If you log in, it won’t be permanently deleted, and your account will be restored.

How to delete a Quora account on Android and iPhone

1) Open the Quora official application on your mobile phone – Weather Android or iPhone

2) Sign in with the specific Quora account you want to delete.

3) Tap My Profile.

4) Then tap the three horizontal menus.

5) Tap Settings.

6) Tap Privacy and scroll down.

7) Tap Deactivate or Delete Quora Account.

If you desire to delete your Quora account, tap Delete Account. If you wish to deactivate your account, tap Deactivate Quora Account.

How to delete a Quora account without a password

There can be a situation where you want to delete a Quora account, but you forgot your password. Quora does not permit you to delete an account without a password, but there is a way to delete a Quora account without a password.

If you want to delete your Quora account without a password, follow these steps.

How do I delete my questions and answers from Quora?

Have you ever posted a question or answer you don’t like and want to delete from your Quora account? There is a way to delete unwanted questions and answers posted on Quora. Here is how: 

Step 1: Sign in to your good Quora account. First, log into your Quora account by opening the official mobile or desktop application. You can do this by typing your username and password on the login page.

Copy this link (quora.com/login) and open it in your browser. The Quora login page is displayed. Then type the email address and password of the Quora account that contains the question you want to delete.

Step 2: Click on Profile. You can locate your profile picture on the upper left side of the display, next to the Home option. Click your profile picture.

Step 3: Click Content. Between statuses and bookmarks are options for content. 

Step 4: Press the question you want to delete. Click Content to see all the answers and questions you have posted.

Step 5: Click the More menu (it looks like three horizontal dots).

Step 6: Click Delete. You’ll see many options on the “More” menu. Scroll down, and you will uncover the “Delete” option.

Step 7: Click Confirm the deletion. A popup window will appear (Are you sure you want to delete this question? This action can be undone). Click Delete again to confirm. A screen will come around saying, “This question has been deleted. This is also how you delete an answer you posted on Quora.

How to disable your Quora account

To disable your Quora account, you can follow these steps:

How to remove Quora from Google

If you created a Quora account with your Gmail account and want to remove Quora from Gmail, you need to unlink or unlink your Google account. 

Step 1. Sign in to your Quora account. Log in to your Quora account by entering your email address, well, username, and password on the official login page.

Step 2. Go to your profile. The official Quora application has a profile option (in the form of a profile picture) in the upper left corner of the screen. Click on it.

Step 3. Click Settings. Next to the three horizontal dots and the ‘light bulb’ option is the configuration option on the lower-left side of the screen. 

Step 4. Click Accounts and scroll down to Connected Accounts. 

Step 5. Click Disconnect Gmail. If you look under your connected email address in your Quora account, you’ll see an option to disconnect. Click on it. A disconnect confirmation popup will appear and ask: (Are you certain you want to disconnect this Quora account?)

Step 6. Click “Disconnect” to disconnect Quora from Google again.

Note: Before deleting or disconnecting your Quora account from Google Gmail, connect your Quora account to your Twitter and Facebook accounts. This helps with account recovery and log-in. If you forget your Quora password, you can use this Twitter or Facebook account to reset or recover your Quora password.

When you disconnect Google from Quora, Quora deletes all raw data imported from Google.

How to remove your primary Email address from Quora

To remove your primary email address from Quora, you can follow these steps:

Quora may prompt you to enter a new email address. If you don’t want to associate an unknown email address with your account, close the prompt or skip the step. 

Your primary email address should now be removed from your Quora account. It’s worth noting that removing your primary email address will prevent you from receiving email notifications and updates from Quora. 

Conclusion

In conclusion, deleting your Quora account is a straightforward process. It is important to note that deleted Quora accounts cannot be reactivated, and if you wish to use Quora again in the future, you will need to create a new account. If you prefer a temporary solution, you can deactivate your account. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens when I delete my Quora account?

When you delete your Quora account, the following actions will occur:
– Your profile and all associated content, including questions, answers, and comments, will be permanently removed. 
– Your account will no longer be accessible, and you will no longer receive notifications from Quora.
– Your username will become available for someone else to use.

Can I reactivate my deleted Quora account?

No, it cannot be reactivated once you delete your Quora account. You must create a new account if you wish to use Quora again.

Will my content still be visible on Quora after I delete my account?

No, when you delete your Quora account, all your content will be permanently removed from the platform.

Will my personal information be deleted along with my Quora account?

Quora states that they delete user information once an account is deleted. However, reviewing the platform’s privacy policy or contacting Quora’s support for specific data retention and deletion information is always good practice.

Are there any alternatives to deleting my Quora account?

If you’re concerned about privacy or no longer wish to use your Quora account, you can also deactivate it temporarily instead of deleting it permanently. Deactivating your account makes your profile and content invisible but allows you to reactivate the account later if desired.

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