Flickr is an online image hosting platform and online community to upload your personal photos organized around your interests. Flickr provides you with a variety of options to organize and share your photo as well as private storage and messaging.
Reasons for deleting a Flickr account can vary. Maybe you‘re no longer interested in using the service, or maybe you‘re concerned about privacy issues.
If you decide to close your Flickr account, you can easily do it. In this article, we‘ll go over the reasons why you might want to delete your Flickr account, as well as the process of actually deleting it. We‘ll also answer some frequently asked questions about the topic.
Delete Flickr Account on the Browser
Note: Once you delete your Flickr account, all your hosted photos and content will be deleted. Flickr doesn’t provide any option to recover your content later. Here are deleting steps:
- Go to ‘https://www.flickr.com’ to log into your account. On the top right corner, you will find the log-in button. Provide your email address and correct password to log in to your account.
- Click on profile on the top right side. Then click settings from the expanded menu.
- Under the personal information tab here, you will find the “delete your Flickr account” option.
- Click on it. Then click the “OK – NEXT” button.
- Then enter the password that you confirm to delete your account.
- A checkmark on the square box means that I fully understand that photos and videos will be permanently deleted. Then click on the “DELETE MY ACCOUNT” button.
After completing these steps, then your account will be deleted successfully.
FAQs
Q: Can I delete my Flickr account if I have a free account?
A: Yes, you can delete your Flickr account regardless of whether you have a free or paid account.
Q: What happens to my photos if I delete my Flickr account?
A: Once you delete your Flickr account, all of your photos will be permanently deleted. There is no way to recover them.
Q: I’ve changed my mind. Can I undelete my Flickr account?
A: No, once you’ve deleted your Flickr account, it cannot be undone.
Q: Will my photos be deleted if I cancel my paid Flickr Pro account?
A: No, your photos will not be deleted if you cancel your paid Flickr Pro account. They will remain accessible to you as long as you maintain a free Flickr account.
Q: I only want to delete some of my photos. Is that possible?
A: No, there is no way to delete only certain photos from your Flickr account. If you delete your account, all of your photos will be permanently deleted.
Conclusion
If you’re no longer interested in using Flickr, or you’re concerned about privacy issues, deleting your Flickr account is a pretty straightforward process. Just keep in mind that all of your photos and data will be permanently erased.
I’m Kevin Harkin, a technology expert and writer. With more than 20 years of tech industry experience, I founded several successful companies. With my expertise in the field, I am passionate about helping others make the most of technology to improve their lives.
