How do I delete a board on my Pinterest?

Open the board, tap the three-dot menu (•••), select 'Edit board,' scroll down, and tap 'Delete board.' This works the same way on desktop, iPhone, and Android.

How do I delete a board on Pinterest 2026?

The steps haven't changed in 2026. Open the board, tap the three-dot menu, select Edit board, then Delete board, and confirm. Pinterest still gives you 7 days to restore a deleted board.

Why can't I delete a Pinterest board?

You can only delete boards you own. If the board is a group board created by someone else, you can only leave it. Pinterest also doesn't allow deleting default boards like 'All Pins'.

Can I recover a deleted Pinterest board?

Yes, but only within 7 days of deletion. Go to your profile, scroll to the bottom, and look for the 'Recently deleted' section. Board restoration only works on desktop and Android, not on iOS.

Does deleting a board delete all pins?

Yes. When you delete a Pinterest board, every pin saved to that board is permanently deleted too, including pins you created and pins saved from others. Move pins to another board first or archive instead.

How to Delete a Board on Pinterest (Desktop, Mobile & Restore)

Step-by-step guide to deleting Pinterest boards on desktop and mobile. Plus: how to restore deleted boards, archive vs delete, and bulk board management.

To delete a board on Pinterest: open the board → tap the three-dot menu (•••) → select "Edit board" → scroll down → tap "Delete board" → confirm. This works on desktop, iPhone, and Android. You have 7 days to restore a deleted board before it's gone permanently.

Below you'll find the full step-by-step instructions for every device, plus how to restore boards you deleted by mistake, when to archive instead of delete, and how to handle board sections and bulk board cleanup.

When you delete a Pinterest board, all the pins saved to that board are permanently deleted too. This includes:

- Pins you created and uploaded - Pins you saved from other users - Any board sections you organized - Follower connections to that specific board

The good news? Pinterest gives you a 7-day recovery window to restore deleted boards. After that, the board and all its pins are gone forever. For a detailed walkthrough of the recovery process, see our complete guide to recovering deleted Pinterest boards.

If you're using Pinterest on a computer—whether it's a laptop, Mac, or PC—follow these steps:

1. Log into Pinterest — Go to pinterest.com and sign in 2. Go to your profile — Click your profile picture in the top-right corner 3. Open the board — Find and click the board you want to delete 4. Open the menu — Click the three dots (•••) next to the board name 5. Edit the board — Select "Edit board" from the dropdown menu 6. Delete — Scroll down and click "Delete board" 7. Confirm — Click "Delete forever" to confirm