Can I unlink my account from social media on AliExpress? Learn with this simple and effective step-by-step guideline.
If ever you have wondered, “Can I unlink my account from social media on AliExpress?” don’t worry, for most of us log in with ease in whatever format is most convenient—by linking them with your social media platforms. It seems convenient at first, doesn’t it? No new passwords to recall and no lengthy forms to complete. But then, at a later stage, you might decide it’s not for you anymore. Perhaps your concern for your privacy, altering your login mechanism, or simply eradicating your footprint in cyberspace is getting to you.
I have been in your shoes, too. I signed up for AliExpress a few years ago, connecting my social media account with my Facebook one at that time. I thought it seemed a smart move then—fast, simple, and convenient to use.
As I began to pay more and more attention to online security and controlling my accounts, I no longer desired my social media to be linked with all platforms. I took it upon myself, then, to disconnect my social media account with AliExpress. Don’t worry, I have a full rundown for you below, including my own tips and tricks, and I will guide you through disentangling your social media and taking your account back under your control.
Why Would You Want to Unlink Social Media From AliExpress?
Let’s first cover the why, and then move to the how-to part. Why, one might wonder, would one ever delete a linked account in AliExpress? Well, here are a few most common ones:
So, Can I Disable Linking With Social Media in AliExpress?
The answer is a simple one: Yes, you can, but it isn’t a matter of simply un-clicking one “unlink” button. In fact, in your case, you could have to go through a little extra work in order to make your account totally disconnected.
There’s a silver lining: I have gone through the work for you, and you don’t have to muck your way through it.
How to Remove Social Media Links with AliExpress: Step-by-Step
Are you ready to make the break? Well, I have a step-by-step walkthrough for you in case you’re ready to disentangle your social platform with AliExpress. Get yourself a coffee and let’s start!
Step 1: Log in to your AliExpress account
Go first to AliExpress and login in your routine manner. In case your login is with your social media, use it for one last time for access.
Personal Tip: Before unliking your social media, have an email and password prepared in case your social media is unlinked, and then attempt unliking your social media
Step 2: Navigate to your Account settings
Once signed in, navigate to your profile picture in the top-right corner of the page. There, select “Account Settings” or “Edit Member Profile.” That is where your account and linked accounts will be managed.
Step 3: Look for the “Linked Accounts” Section
Scroll down to a section with a name such as “Linked Accounts” and, in it, a collection of accounts currently linked with your AliExpress account (e.g., Google, Facebook, etc.).
Relatable Example: Think about it in terms of a group of roommates with whom I’m living in a shared residence. If one of them isn’t pulling their weight (or I simply don’t enjoy them anymore), out with them!
Step 4: Deactivate Social Media Account
To the right of the social media profile that you don’t want to have connected, look for a button that reads “Unlink”, “Disconnect” or “Remove.” Click it, and then follow any prompts to confirm your request.
Step 5: Verify your account email
Before unliking your AliExpress, you may possibly be invited to verify your email address. That is in case your unliking request fails and your account will no longer log in afterward.
Step 6: Confirm the Unlinking
You will have to confirm your unlinking activity a final time. Once that happens, your social media and AliExpress accounts will no longer be joined together.
What will I face when I delete my AliExpress account?
For those who prefer to go one step further and remove their AliExpress account in its entirety, here’s how you can do it. Deleting your account will disconnect it from any social networks it’s paired with.
- Log in to your AliExpress account.
- Go to the Edit Member Profile page.
- Choose the “Deactivate Account” or “Delete My Account” option
- Please follow the prompts to confirm deletion, possibly including confirming your email address.
- Please confirm deletion one last time
Once your account is taken down, your social profiles will become disconnected too.
What happens when a player unlinks?
Now that you’ve successfully removed a linked account from AliExpress, you might be wondering, “What now?” Here’s what to expect:
A Personal Vignette: How I Came to Unlink
Here’s a quick background. I initially synced my AliExpress account with my Facebook account when I signed up for it… for convenience, I suppose. Some months ago, I noticed I saw ads for goods I’d purchased only at AliExpress in my Facebook timeline. I must say, it sort of spooked me a little. That’s when I realized how much information such platforms shared in the background. I therefore opted to unsync my account. It wasn’t about privacy alone—it was about taking my presence in cyberspace back.
Unlinking my account eased my mind. Besides, it encouraged me to use safer, one-time-only passwords for my accounts, and that’s a good move at any point in time!
FAQs
1. Can I decouple my social media account with AliExpress and not delete my social media account?
Yes, unliking your social media platform can actually be removed and not deleting your social media account in its entirety. To unlink your social media, log in to your AliExpress website, go to “Account Settings” or “Edit Member Profile,” and then search for “Linked Accounts.” There, select “Unlink” or “Disconnect” in order to delete your social media platform. Have an alternate email and password in store for logging in afterward, as your social media will no longer be a logging-in option.
2. What happens to my AliExpress account if I unlink my social media?
Once your social media account is disconnected, AliExpress will no longer access your social media information, such as your posts or your profile. However, your AliExpress account will not become disabled, and your social media disconnected state will not hinder your access to your account via a secondary login, such as your password and your email address. None of your account information, orders, and settings will be affected.
3. Is it possible to reconnect my social media account to AliExpress after disconnecting it?
Yes, at a later date, you can re-sync your social media account with AliExpress, in case ever in the future you will need it. To re-sync, go to “Account Settings,” then “Linked Accounts,” and complete through reconnecting your social media account. Remember, reconnecting will allow AliExpress access to certain information in your social media account.
4. Does deleting my AliExpress account automatically unlink my social media?
Yes, closing your social media account will coincide when your AliExpress account being removed. To remove your AliExpress account, log in, go to “Edit Member Profile,” and choose “Deactivate Account” or “Delete My Account.” Finish deleting through the following steps, such as through an email confirmation, and your social media-linked accounts will then become disconnected when your account is removed.
Final Thoughts
Disenchanting your social media presence with AliExpress doesn’t have to be a problem. Whatever your motivation for wanting to disentwine, whether for security, a change in logins, or simply to make your virtual life easier, following these simple steps will make it a breeze.
Keep in mind, that it’s about taking your presence in cyberspace under your control again. And trust me, when your account’s unlinked, you’ll have a peace of mind feeling about it. I know I did, at least! So go for it—follow through, regain your control, and have a little added peace of mind.
Please let me know in the comments below if this helped. And don’t forget, I’d appreciate any additional tips and experiences that you’d care to share – I’d love to hear them!
Additional Tips and Resources
If you’re still feeling a bit stuck or want to learn more, here are some additional resources to help you out:
