Temu has served its purpose, and hopefully, you snagged some great deals! Now, it’s your decision to move on, whether it’s due to privacy concerns or you’ve found a better shopping platform. Whatever the reason, this step-by-step guide will show you how to delete your Temu account.
How To Permanently Delete Your Temu Account
You can delete your Temu account from the mobile app or the website. Here are the steps to do it:
Mobile App
Step 1: Launch the Temu App and log into your account.
Step 2: Click on your user avatar at the bottom of your screen.
Step 3: Tap Settings and go to Account Security.
Step 4: Scroll down and tap Delete your Temu account.
Step 5: Click I want to permanently delete my Temu Account and tap Continue.
Step 6: Select the reason for deleting your account and hit Continue.
Step 7: Verify your identity and tap Confirm.
Desktop
Step 1: Go to the Temu website and log in using your credentials.
Step 2: Click on Orders & Account at the top right of your screen.
Step 3: Tap on Account Security from the drop-down menu.
Step 4: Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click Delete your Temu account.
Step 5: Check the option I want to permanently delete my Temu Account and hit Continue.
Step 6: Choose a reason for deleting your Temu account. If you don’t want to disclose your reason, just check I don’t want to provide a reason, and then click Continue.
Step 7: In the next popup, hit Continue deleting.
Step 8: It’ll now prompt you to confirm if you’re sure about deleting your account. Click on Delete to proceed.
Step 9: Next, you need to verify your identity. You can do this by requesting an email verification code in your registered email account or by simply entering your password.
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Step 10: In the final step, you’ll get a “Successfully requested” popup. Tap Confirm, and Temu will automatically log you out and delete your account.
Note: Temu deletes your account within seven days. If you log back in with your credentials before the deadline, you’ll cancel the deletion. However, once the deletion is finalized after seven days, it becomes permanent, and you won’t be able to retain your account or data.
Why You Should Delete Your Temu Account
Temu might lure you in with its rock-bottom prices, but before you empty your cart, be aware of some red flags. Here’s a breakdown of the concerns raised by users and security experts that might make you reconsider keeping your Temu account.
Privacy Concerns
Temu collects a lot of personal info, like your name, address and what you browse. They might even share it with other companies for ads.
A recent report from Grizzly Research called it “the most dangerous malware/spyware package” out there right now. They even claim Temu might be secretly selling stolen data from users in Western countries to sustain their business.
Bargain-Basement Quality
Temu’s rock-bottom prices often mean rock-bottom quality. Their products are reported to be subpar, poorly constructed or outright imitations of well-known brands. For important purchases, it’s best to stick with reputable brands known for their quality and durability.
Delivery Issues
Ordered something from the app and haven’t received it yet? Be prepared to wait for your goodies or possibly not get them at all! Temu has faced complaints about delayed or even missing orders.
Account Inactivity
If you created a Temu account but barely use it, deleting it can declutter your online space. No more forgotten logins or unused features taking up space.
Transition To Other Retailers
Maybe you’ve found your groove with Amazon, Walmart or another online retailer. In that case, deleting your Temu account becomes a logical step to streamline your online shopping experience. It’ll remove your data from their system, making a clean break and facilitating a smooth transition to other platforms.
FAQs
Temu automatically deletes all your data when you delete your account. If you want to retain your account and only delete your app data, you can reset the cache on your iPhone. On Android phones, go to Storage > Temu app > Clear Cache.
Deleting your Temu account is simple. If you’re having trouble deleting the account from your iPhone or Android app, try using a computer. Open your computer’s browser and go to the Temu website. After that, follow the steps mentioned above, and you should be able to delete your Temu account.
Temu permanently deletes your account after a deletion request. So, it’s not possible to reactivate your account. However, it takes up to seven days for Temu to process your request and permanently close your account. If you log back in within the deadline, you can reactivate your Temu account.
Final Words
So there you have it, you have permanently deleted your Temu account. Did we miss any tips, tricks or repercussions regarding this process? If so, let us know in the comments!