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3 Ways to Delete a Board on Pinterest Download Article Easy-to-follow steps to get rid of old boards on Pinterest using a computer, phone, or tablet Written by Jack Lloyd
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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Jack Lloyd. Jack Lloyd is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. He has over two years of experience writing and editing technology-related articles. He is technology enthusiast and an English teacher. This article has been viewed 170,688 times. Learn more...
This wikiHow will teach you how to delete a board on Pinterest. Pinterest makes it easy to delete one of your boards, but the exact process will depend on whether you're using an iPhone, Android, or computer. Whichever device you're using, we've got you covered! The steps below will walk you through exactly what you need to do on your specific device.
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Using an iPhone or Android, tap and hold the board you want to delete, then drag your finger to the pencil icon and tap "Delete."
On a computer, click the pencil icon on the board you want to delete and click "Delete."
When you delete a board, all the pins on that board will also be deleted.
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Deleting a Pinterest Board (iOS)
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1 Open the Pinterest app. It's the red "P" icon on one of your iPhone's or iPad's Home screens.
If you aren't already logged into your Pinterest profile, you'll need to do so with your email address and password (or your Facebook account).
2 Tap your profile icon. This is the person-shaped icon in the bottom right corner of your screen. Advertisement
3 Tap and hold a board you wish to delete.
4 Drag your finger to the pencil icon. This opens the "Edit" menu.
5 Scroll to the bottom of the Edit menu.
6 Tap Delete.
7 Tap Delete again when prompted. This will remove the board and all of its contents from your account page.
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Deleting a Pinterest Board (Android)
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1 Open the "Pinterest" app. The Pinterest app icon resembles a red "P" on a white background--it should be on one of your Android's Home screens (or in the App Drawer).
If you aren't already logged into Pinterest, do so now with your email address and password (or Facebook account).
2 Tap your profile icon. It's the person-shaped icon in the top right corner of your screen.
3 Tap and hold a board you wish to delete.
4 Drag your finger to the pencil icon. Doing so will open the "Edit" menu.
You can also tap your board and then tap the pencil-shaped icon on the of the screen to perform this action.
5 Scroll to the bottom of the Edit menu.
6 Tap Delete Board.
7 Tap Delete Board again when prompted. Doing this permanently removes the board and all of its contents from your account page.
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Deleting a Pinterest Board (Desktop)
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1 Open the Pinterest website. If you aren't already logged in, use your preferred email address and password (or Facebook account) to do so.
2 Click on your profile icon. This is the person-shaped icon in the top right corner of your webpage.
3 Find a board you wish to delete.
4 Click on the grey colored pencil icon on your selected board. This option is at the bottom of the board's icon.
5 Click Delete. It's in the bottom left corner of the board's Edit window.
6 Click Delete Board again. Doing so will permanently remove your selected board from your Pinterest page.
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Question Will the members receive an email if I delete myself from a secret group board? Community Answer No, they are not notified. It is up to you to notify others that you have deleted yourself. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 1 Helpful 1
Question I don’t want to delete the entire board, just items within the board. How do I accomplish that? Liz500 Community Answer Click on the board, then click on the 'Organize' tab for the board, and select the pins you want to delete. Then click the little trash icon at the bottom. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 1 Helpful 1
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1 Open the Pinterest app. It's the red "P" icon on one of your iPhone's or iPad's Home screens. 
2 Tap your profile icon. This is the person-shaped icon in the bottom right corner of your screen. Advertisement 
3 Tap and hold a board you wish to delete. 
4 Drag your finger to the pencil icon. This opens the "Edit" menu. 
5 Scroll to the bottom of the Edit menu. 
6 Tap Delete. 
7 Tap Delete again when prompted. This will remove the board and all of its contents from your account page. Advertisement 
1 Open the "Pinterest" app. The Pinterest app icon resembles a red "P" on a white background--it should be on one of your Android's Home screens (or in the App Drawer). 
2 Tap your profile icon. It's the person-shaped icon in the top right corner of your screen. 
3 Tap and hold a board you wish to delete. 
4 Drag your finger to the pencil icon. Doing so will open the "Edit" menu. 
5 Scroll to the bottom of the Edit menu. 
6 Tap Delete Board. 
7 Tap Delete Board again when prompted. Doing this permanently removes the board and all of its contents from your account page. Advertisement 
1 Open the Pinterest website. If you aren't already logged in, use your preferred email address and password (or Facebook account) to do so. 
2 Click on your profile icon. This is the person-shaped icon in the top right corner of your webpage. 
3 Find a board you wish to delete. 
4 Click on the grey colored pencil icon on your selected board. This option is at the bottom of the board's icon. 
5 Click Delete. It's in the bottom left corner of the board's Edit window. 
6 Click Delete Board again. Doing so will permanently remove your selected board from your Pinterest page. Advertisement 
Community Answer No, they are not notified. It is up to you to notify others that you have deleted yourself. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 1 Helpful 1 
Liz500 Community Answer Click on the board, then click on the 'Organize' tab for the board, and select the pins you want to delete. Then click the little trash icon at the bottom. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 1 Helpful 1 
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