How To Quit Snapchat, Which Has Been Hit With Privacy Leaks And Spam In Recent Weeks

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From the massive leak of usernames and phone numbers to the recent onslaught of spam some users have been getting, Snapchat is off to a rough start in 2014.

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Have you had it with the spam and leaks? Fortunately, there's an easy way to completely end your account. The good news: Snapchat never stores the photos and videos you send, so all you have to do is disable your account and you're good to go.

Here's how to do it:

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Here's the main menu for Snapchat. Tap on the cog in the upper right corner to access settings.

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Once you arrive here, scroll all the way down and go to Support.

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After you enter the support screen, click on "Learning the Basics."

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Go to the bottom of the screen and tap "Delete and account."

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Here's the delete menu. All you have to do is enter your Snapchat password to delete everything.

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