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How to Delete Your Backblaze Account

How to delete your Backblaze account. Step-by-step instructions, difficulty rating (impossible), data retention info, and what to expect.

⚡ Difficulty: Impossible 🕐 ~10 minutes đŸ›Ąī¸ Free guide

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Step-by-Step Instructions

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Step 1

Contact customer support and request account deletion.

âš ī¸ What Happens

  • Loss of all stored data
  • Account credentials remain active indefinitely

â„šī¸ Account Info

  • Deletion type: contact-required
  • Recovery period: N/A
  • Data retention: Indefinite
  • Founded: 2007
  • Headquarters: San Mateo, California, United States
  • GDPR: not recorded as compliant
  • CCPA: not recorded as compliant

📝 Important Notes

Accounts cannot be deleted, even when contacting customer service. User account credentials will be permanently retained by Backblaze.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to permanently delete my Backblaze account?

No, Backblaze does not allow users to delete their accounts.

What happens to my data if I delete my Backblaze account?

Your data will be permanently deleted from Backblaze's servers.

How long does Backblaze keep my data after I delete my account?

Backblaze states a data retention period of Indefinite after account deletion. Back-ups and statutory records can fall outside that figure, so request written confirmation from support if you need certainty.

What will I lose if I delete my Backblaze account?

Deleting your account means: Loss of all stored data; Account credentials remain active indefinitely. Export or download anything you want to keep before you begin — it is normally not recoverable afterwards.

Is Backblaze GDPR and CCPA compliant?

Backblaze is not recorded as GDPR compliant and not recorded as CCPA compliant. If you are in the EU or California you can also file a formal erasure request under GDPR Article 17 or the CCPA — that route creates a record you can follow up on, separately from the in-product delete flow.

What are the alternatives to Backblaze?

Common alternatives include Crashplan, Carbonite, iDrive. If you are switching because of how Backblaze handles your data, check the replacement's retention and deletion policy before you migrate.

Where is Backblaze based?

Backblaze is headquartered in San Mateo, California, United States, which is the jurisdiction whose data-protection rules govern your account.

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