Kik被称为“十年的问题应用程序”，所以如果你有第二个想法，我们完全理解。由于其无数的隐私和安全问题，有很多理由卸载它。
在本文中，我们将了解Kik是什么，以及为什么您可能希望删除您的帐户，然后再详细了解如何执行此操作。
什么是基克？
Kik是适用于 iOS 和(Kik)Android的最受欢迎的免费消息传递应用程序之一。您可以向其他用户发送私人消息和共享媒体，包括照片和视频。
为什么要删除Kik 帐户(Kik Account)？
在过去几年(heavily criticized over the last few years)中， Kik 一直受到严厉批评，因为据称它涉及多起儿童剥削事件。由于注册所需的信息很少，Kik似乎吸引了不应该访问该应用程序的阴暗类型以及儿童。再加上没有家长控制(parental controls)，陌生人可以访问任何人的收件箱，用户可以按年龄搜索，你有一个完美的捕食者混合物。
除此之外，Kik用户报告说，应用程序上有自动垃圾邮件机器人，它们经常发送色情或威胁材料。
最后，电子前沿基金会(Electronic Frontier Foundation)在其安全消息记分卡上以 7 分中的 1 分将 Kik 评为不安全。(Kik)这是由于其隐私和安全方面的几个问题，以及其协议背后几乎没有透明度的事实。
如果您担心消息应用程序的安全性，我们建议使用Signal。
如何删除您的 Kik 帐户
删除您的Kik帐户非常简单，但请记住，执行这些步骤后您将无法重新激活您的帐户。要永久删除您的帐户：
- 前往 Kik 的“删除您的帐户(delete your account)”页面。
- 输入您的详细信息和删除原因，勾选免责声明(disclaimer)，然后选择执行Go!
- 前往您的电子邮件帐户并打开来自Kik的电子邮件。
- 选择永久停用(Permanently Deactivate)。
注意：(Note: )您也可以暂时停用您的Kik帐户，如果您愿意，您可以重新打开您的帐户。执行上述步骤是永久停用您的帐户的唯一方法。
如何暂时停用您的 Kik 帐户(Deactivate Your Kik Account)
要暂时停用您的Kik帐户，请按照以下步骤操作：
- 前往“停用(Deactivate)”页面。
- 输入您的电子邮件地址并选择Go!
- 检查您的电子邮件并选择停用(Deactivate)。
- 您将被带到一个页面以输入停用的原因。填写此表格并选择Go!
如何删除您孩子的帐户
鉴于Kik对儿童的安全担忧，删除他们的帐户可能是最佳选择。为此，您可以按照上述步骤操作，或者如果无法做到这一点，请联系Kik 支持。(Kik support)请记住，由于人们注册所需的信息很少，您的孩子很容易使用新的电子邮件地址创建一个新帐户。
是时候尝试另一个应用程序了
完成这些步骤后，您的Kik帐户将永久停用，您将无法再接收通知或被其他用户在应用程序上找到。幸运的是，那里有很多更安全、更强烈推荐的信使应用程序(safer and more highly recommended messenger apps)。
如果您最近删除了您的Kik帐户，请在下面的评论中告诉我们原因！
How to Delete a Kik Account
Kik has been branded the “problеm app of the decade”, so if you’re haνing second thoughtѕ, we completely understand. With its myriad рrivaсy and security concerns, there are plenty of reasons to uninstall it.
In this article, we’ll take a look at what Kik is and why you may wish to delete your account before moving on to exactly how you can do so.
What Is Kik?
Kik is one of the most popular free messaging apps for iOS and Android. You are able to send private messages and share media including photos and videos to other users.
Why Should You Delete Your Kik Account?
Kik has been heavily criticized over the last few years as it has been allegedly involved in multiple child exploitation incidents. Because of the little information required to sign up, Kik seems to have attracted shady types as well as children who shouldn’t be accessing the app. Add to this that there are no parental controls, strangers can access anyone’s inbox, and users can search by age, and you have the perfect concoction for predators.
In addition to this, Kik users report that there are automated spam bots on the app which send sexually explicit or threatening material frequently.
Finally, the Electronic Frontier Foundation scored Kik as unsafe with 1 out of 7 points on its secure messaging scorecard. This was due to several issues with its privacy and security, as well as the fact that there is little to no transparency behind its protocols.
If you are concerned about safety in your messaging app, we recommend Signal.
How To Delete Your Kik Account
Deleting your Kik account is very simple, but keep in mind that you will not be able to reactivate your account after following these steps. To permanently delete your account:
- Head to Kik’s “delete your account” page.
- Enter your details and reason for deleting, tick the disclaimer, and select Go!
- Head to your email account and open the email from Kik.
- Select Permanently Deactivate.
Note: You can also temporarily deactivate your Kik account and you will be able to reopen your account if you’d like to. Following the steps above is the only way to permanently deactivate your account.
How To Temporarily Deactivate Your Kik Account
To temporarily deactivate your Kik account, follow these steps:
- Head to the “Deactivate” page.
- Enter your email address and select Go!
- Check your email and select Deactivate.
- You will be taken to a page to input a reason for deactivating. Fill out this form and select Go!
How To Delete Your Child’s Account
Given the security concerns Kik has when it comes to children, deleting their accounts may be the best option. To do so, you can follow the steps above or contact Kik support if this isn’t possible. Keep in mind that due to the scant information required for people to sign up, it will be very easy for your child to create a new account with a fresh email address.
Time To Try Another App
Once you’ve completed these steps, your Kik account will be permanently deactivated and you will no longer be able to receive notifications or be found on the app by other users. Luckily, there are plenty of safer and more highly recommended messenger apps out there.
If you’ve recently deleted your Kik account, let us know why in the comments below!
