{"id":1038,"date":"2024-07-02T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-02T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/twprod.wpengine.com\/personal-to-pinterest-business\/"},"modified":"2025-09-16T18:38:19","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T00:38:19","slug":"personal-to-pinterest-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/blog\/personal-to-pinterest-business","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a Pinterest Business Account (vs Personal)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/twprod.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/blog-post-header-no-textcreate-a-pinterest-business-acc.png\" alt=\"header image - notepad on white tabletop\" class=\"wp-image-20660 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>There\u2019s no doubt about it, Pinterest is fun for personal use. Whether you\u2019re organizing home decor ideas, styling tips or motivational quotes, it seems like you can find, save and organize anything on the platform! But, Pinterest is incredible for business use as well!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be a small business, personal brand, or a blogger. Or, you might be marketing a product or a service! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whichever it is, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/pinterest-marketing\/course\/pinterest-for-business-getting-started\">Pinterest business account<\/a> should definitely be a part of your toolkit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-pin-it-for-later\">Pin It For Later!  <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-pin-description=\"Considering creating a Pinterest business account? Read up on the differences between a personal vs business account and the benefits of both!\" data-pin-title=\"How to Create a Pinterest Business Account (+ Business vs Personal)\" data-src=\"https:\/\/twprod.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/create-a-pinterest-business-acc-pinterest-2-200x300.png\" alt=\"Considering creating a Pinterest business account? Read up on the differences between a personal vs business account and the benefits of both!\" class=\"wp-image-20657 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 200\/300;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post we&#8217;ll:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Teach you how to create a Pinterest business account from an existing personal account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take you step-by-step through how to set up a business account on Pinterest&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share best practices for Pinterest business accounts to help you get the most out of your marketing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Need help with using Pinterest as a business? Check out our Free Course: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/pinterest-marketing\/course\/pinterest-for-business-getting-started\">Pinterest for Business &#8211;Getting Started.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pinterest-business-account-vs-personal-account\"><strong>Pinterest Business Account vs. Personal Account<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a quick chart of the differences between a Pinterest business vs personal account, as well as the features included in each!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/twprod.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/create-a-pinterest-business-acc-pinterest-1-copy.png\" alt=\"compare and contrast between personal and business accounts on Pinterest\" class=\"wp-image-20654 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\">\n<p>If keeping track of multiple Pinterest profiles sounds like too much work, why not just keep Pinterest Boards relating to your personal interests secret?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/help.pinterest.com\/en\/article\/secret-boards?source=secret_create\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Secret Boards on Pinterest<\/a> are only viewable to you and anyone you invite to the Board. They won\u2019t appear on your home feed, in search results, or on your Pinterest page (to anyone but you and your collaborators)!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-should-i-get-a-pinterest-business-account\"><strong>Should I Get a Pinterest Business Account?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you haven&#8217;t yet <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/pinterest-marketing\/course\/create-a-pinterest-business-account\">created a Pinterest business account<\/a> and you&#8217;re using your personal Pinterest account for business, we have some bad news: <strong>you\u2019re breaking <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/policy.pinterest.com\/en\/terms-of-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Pinterest&#8217;s Terms of Service<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>If you want to use Pinterest for commercial purposes you must create a business account and agree to our Business Terms of Service.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>More simply put&#8230; if you are using Pinterest for work, you need to set up a business account.<\/em><\/p>\n<cite>Pinterest Terms of Service<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t panic yet! You can fix the problem and get back in compliance by creating a Pinterest business profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, let\u2019s figure out if you should convert your existing account or start over with a new one. Questions to ask yourself are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Does your personal account have a lot of followers and a decent amount of Boards related to your business? <\/strong>You don&#8217;t want to lose that audience so converting your account, and then setting your personal Boards to secret is probably the best option.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Is your business niche completely unrelated to what you\u2019ve been pinning for personal use?<\/strong> If you answered yes, it\u2019s best to open up a new account and start fresh. On a new account, you can create Boards and Pins more relevant to your niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-steps-to-switch-from-a-personal-to-business-pinterest-account\"><strong>3 Steps to Switch from a Personal to Business Pinterest Account<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re using your account to promote a business on Pinterest, switch to a business account! This puts you in line with Pinterest\u2019s terms of service and gives you access to important analytics and the ads platform. It\u2019s easy to do in just a few steps, which we\u2019ll go over below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-one-convert-personal-pinterest-account-to-a-business-account\">Step One: Convert Personal Pinterest Account to a Business Account<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It takes just a few clicks to convert a personal Pinterest to a business Pinterest! Here\u2019s how to find the option to switch to a Pinterest business account:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the drop-down arrow in the upper right corner of Pinterest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Settings<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Account Settings<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll down to <strong>Account Changes<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Convert Account<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Double-check that the email address is the one associated with your Pinterest personal account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Continue<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Presto! You\u2019ll now see your Business hub, where your Pinterest analytics and Pinterest ads info is displayed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-two-verify-your-website-with-pinterest\"><strong>Step Two: Verify your Website with Pinterest<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\">\n<p>When you convert your personal account to a business account through Pinterest, one of the most important steps is verifying your website on Pinterest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is important because it allows Pinterest to attribute all the content saved from your site to the platform to you! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll also gain more followers as people are able to see you as the author of the content as it\u2019s shared on the platform. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/twprod.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/claim-your-website-300x272.png\" alt=\"Claim your website on Pinterest business account\" class=\"wp-image-20666 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/272;width:350px;height:317px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, you\u2019ll gain access to <a href=\"https:\/\/analytics.pinterest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pinterest Analytics<\/a>, giving you a fantastic view of who your followers are, what your followers are likely to engage with, and what is driving traffic to your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how to claim your website on Pinterest:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the <strong>drop down menu<\/strong> in the upper right corner of Pinterest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Settings<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Claim<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your website URL in the \u201c<strong>Claim your website<\/strong>\u201d section<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Claim<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pick Claim option (You can add an HTML tag to your website or Upload an HTML file to your website\u2019s root directory)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the tag or file to your website in another tab, and then return to your open Pinterest tab and select <strong>Next<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Submit for Review <\/strong>and wait for Pinterest to verify (they\u2019ll email you in 24 hours)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>While you\u2019re on this page, note that you can also claim your Instagram account, an Etsy shop, and even your Youtube channel on Pinterest!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-three-sort-out-your-pinterest-boards\"><strong>Step Three: Sort Out Your Pinterest Boards<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Look over the Pinterest Boards on your brand new Pinterest business account and separate out the personal and the business.Then, you\u2019ll:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Keep<\/strong>: Boards that are related to your new business (any Board related to fashion &#8212; accessories, shoes, etc),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Set Pinterest Boards to Secret<\/strong>: Boards you want to keep for yourself, but don\u2019t want visible to others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-should-you-delete-your-pinterest-boards\"><strong>Should You Delete Your Pinterest Boards?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>When you switch to a Pinterest business account, you may be tempted to delete some Boards. Look before you leap &#8211; deleting Pinterest Boards can\u2019t be undone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only reason to <em>delete<\/em> a Board (rather than setting to secret) when converting from a personal to a business account is if the Board isn\u2019t relevant to your business AND you no longer want to Pin to it for personal reasons.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you\u2019ve cleaned up your Pinterest Pins and Boards, review your remaining public Boards and make sure you have the correct Pinterest category selected, and that you\u2019re using the best Pinterest SEO keywords in the title and description.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cutesy or clever titles are fine for personal pages but now that you\u2019re using a Pinterest business account it\u2019s wise to optimize your content for search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keywords will help your Product Pins, Pin images and Boards come up in search when Pinterest users put in specific search terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-create-a-pinterest-business-account-from-the-start\"><strong>How to Create a Pinterest Business Account from the Start<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve decided that your best bet is to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/pinterest-marketing\/course\/create-a-pinterest-business-account\">create a Pinterest business account<\/a> from scratch there are two different options to consider. You can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add a business profile to your existing personal Pinterest account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a stand-alone Pinterest business account<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The first option works well if you want to have one account login from which you can manage both personal and business accounts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The second option is good if you\u2019re brand new to Pinterest and don\u2019t have a personal account, or you want to keep your personal and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/pinterest-marketing\/course\/create-a-pinterest-business-account\">Pinterest company account<\/a> completely separate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily, the process of creating a Pinterest business account with either is simple! Here are the steps for both:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-add-a-business-profile-to-your-existing-personal-pinterest-account\"><strong>Add a Business Profile to Your Existing Personal Pinterest Account<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Login to your personal Pinterest account and click on the <strong>dropdown menu<\/strong> in the top right corner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From the drop-down menu click <strong>Add a free business account<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click<strong> Get Started<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your Pinterest business details, including business name, website, country, and language. You can also add a profile picture at this step!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select an option from the drop down menu under \u201c<strong>What\u2019s the focus of your brand?<\/strong>\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select your business type from the \u201c<strong>Describe Your Brand<\/strong>\u201d screen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indicate if you are interested in running ads at any point<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, if you click on the menu button again, you\u2019ll see both your personal account and your business account on the Pinterest drop down menu. You can switch back and forth between your two Pinterest accounts with ease!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-create-pinterest-business-account-without-a-personal-pinterest-account\"><strong>Create Pinterest Business Account Without a Personal Pinterest Account<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you already have a personal account make sure to log out<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to the <a href=\"https:\/\/business.pinterest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Business tab<\/a> at the top of the Pinterest home page<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap the <strong>Sign Up Button&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your email address, preferred password, and age<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click<strong> Create Account<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your Pinterest business details, including business name, website, country, and language. You can also add a profile picture at this step!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select an option from the drop-down menu under \u201c<strong>What\u2019s the focus of your brand<\/strong>?\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select your business type from the \u201c<strong>Describe Your Brand<\/strong>\u201d screen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indicate if you are interested in running ads at any point<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>On the next screen, Pinterest will give you options for your next step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> You can either create a Pin, create an ad, or build your profile!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/twprod.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/popup-pinterest-next-steps.png\" alt=\"next steps available after setting up a new pinterest account\" class=\"wp-image-20661 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs-regarding-pinterest-business-accounts\"><strong>FAQs Regarding Pinterest Business Accounts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-can-you-have-both-a-personal-and-business-pinterest-account\"><strong>Can you have both a personal and business Pinterest account?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\">\n<p>Yes, you can have a personal Pinterest account and a business account which are completely separate from one another! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By adding your business account to your personal account, you can easily switch between the two without going through the entire login process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See the steps above for more details!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/twprod.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/multiple-accounts-to-switch-between-154x300.png\" alt=\"you can have both a personal and business pinterest account and switch between them\" class=\"wp-image-20663 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 154px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 154\/300;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-can-i-switch-back-from-a-business-account-on-pinterest\"><strong>How can I switch back from a business account on Pinterest?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Changed your mind, and wondering how to switch back from a business account on Pinterest to a personal one?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Log in to Pinterest and click the drop-down menu next to your profile photo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From there, select \u201cAccount Settings\u201d and scroll down to Account Changes. Tap \u201cConvert to Personal Account,\u201d read the pop-up warning and confirm your decision by tapping \u201cConvert account.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/twprod.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/convert-to-personal-account-300x255.png\" alt=\"how to switch back from a business account on pinterest\" class=\"wp-image-20662 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/255;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-a-pinterest-business-account-free\"><strong>Is a Pinterest business account free?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pinterest business accounts are free, as are personal accounts! You can have up to four accounts on Pinterest in any combination of personal or business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the steps above to make a free business account on Pinterest!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-do-you-remove-a-business-account-from-pinterest\"><strong>How Do You Remove a Business Account from Pinterest?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/twprod.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/account-settings-account-changes-on-pinterest-300x227.png\" alt=\"options for changing your account on Pinterest - convert account, deactivate account, close account\" class=\"wp-image-20664 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/227;width:320px;height:242px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>To remove a business account from Pinterest completely, open the<strong> dropdown menu<\/strong> in the top right corner &gt; <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Account Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scroll down to the bottom of the screen, and you\u2019ll see options for how to remove business account from Pinterest.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Selecting <strong>Deactivate Account <\/strong>will hide your Pins and profile. It will also remove any links to other social media accounts. You can reactivate your account again at any time by logging back in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Selecting <strong>Close Account <\/strong>will delete all your account data, Boards and Pins permanently &#8211; you won\u2019t be able to get them back. Clicking this will send an email with the final steps to delete your account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-next-steps\">Next steps?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can spend less time stressing about how to make Pinterest work for your marketing strategy with a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pinterest marketing<\/a> tool like Tailwind! 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