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How to Delete Your RedNote Account (Is It Safe?)

by Ritik Singh
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Amid the TikTok ban in the US, RedNote (or Xiaohongshu) has become the latest craze in short video apps, with Americans rushing to download it. The app blends Pinterest-style UI with TikTok-like short videos, creating a unique experience. If you’ve tried RedNote but decided it’s not for you or are concerned about privacy, deleting your account is a smart move. Here’s a quick guide to help on how to delete your RedNote account.

Is RedNote Safe?

RedNote is essentially another Chinese-made clone of TikTok. Surprisingly, users have chosen to move to this app over Meta’s Facebook and Instagram and Elon Musk’s X. After all, the primary concern with TikTok is its Chinese ownership and the potential for influence from the Chinese government, which could involve similar concerns about American data being shared with the Chinese government or the platform being used to spread propaganda.

Anyways, when signing up, RedNote asks you to either sign up using your Apple account (on iOS) or Google account (on Android). You also have the option to sign in using your mobile number and OTP, and in the process, it collects a lot of your personal information.

A recent Forbes article highlighted RedNote’s privacy policy and terms and conditions, revealing that the platform collects a large amount of data, including sensitive information such as your location via your IP address, browsing habits, and more.

Tips for Better Privacy on RedNote

  • Limit the personal information you share during signup (e.g., gender and age, which you can skip).
  • Apple users can hide their email address while signing up with Apple ID.
  • Be cautious about granting app permissions, especially for location and other sensitive data.

Regardless, any social media app is a nightmare for the privacy-conscious. It’s just that RedNote carries some additional risks if you look at it with those eyes.

Deleting Your RedNote Account on Mobile App

Fortunately, the RedNote app does give you an option to delete your account. Here are the steps:

  1. Open the RedNote app on your phone.
  2. Tap the hamburger menu on the top left and tap the Settings icon.
  3. Here, tap on Account Security.
  4. Scroll to the bottom and tap Account Cancellation.
  5. While we’ve already changed the app language to English, the account deletion page still appears in Mandarin.
  6. Tick the terms and conditions box and tap the Delete button at the bottom.
  7. On the next screen, you’ll be asked to choose a reason for your account cancellation. Choose any option and tap the Delete button at the bottom.
  8. Your RedNote account will be deleted within 24 hours.

You Can Also Just Uninstall the App

Alternatively, you can simply uninstall the app from your phone and get going. While we’re not sure if RedNote retains or deletes your login information and other personal data even after you request to cancel your account from the app, it will stop getting any new data the moment you uninstall the app from your phone.

So yes, uninstalling it would be just as fine if you wish to return to the app sometime in the future. But if you no longer intend to use it over privacy concerns, deleting your account would be the better choice.

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