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How to Delete Your Couchsurfing Account

Couchsurfing is a global community of travelers and hosts who share their homes and experiences. Delete your Couchsurfing account to permanently remove your profile and data from the platform.

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

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Step-by-Step Instructions

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Step 1

Go to the Couchsurfing website and log in to your account.

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Step 2

Click on your profile picture in the top right corner of the page.

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Step 3

Select 'Settings' from the drop-down menu.

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Step 4

Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the 'Delete Profile' button.

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Step 5

Enter your username and password to confirm your deletion.

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Step 6

Click on the 'Delete My Profile' button.

📋 Required for Deletion

  • username
  • password

âš ī¸ What Happens

  • Loss of all profile data
  • Loss of access to the Couchsurfing platform

â„šī¸ Account Info

  • Deletion type: self-service
  • Founded: 2004
  • Monthly users: 14 million
  • Headquarters: San Francisco, California, US
  • GDPR: recorded as compliant
  • CCPA: recorded as compliant

📝 Important Notes

Cannot be deleted fully, reactivation is always available. Fill out the form and select 'I understand. Please delete my profile.'.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to delete my Couchsurfing account?

Your Couchsurfing account will be deleted immediately once you confirm your deletion.

Can I reactivate my Couchsurfing account after I delete it?

No, once you delete your Couchsurfing account, it cannot be reactivated.

What will I lose if I delete my Couchsurfing account?

Deleting your account means: Loss of all profile data; Loss of access to the Couchsurfing platform. Export or download anything you want to keep before you begin — it is normally not recoverable afterwards.

What do I need before deleting my Couchsurfing account?

Have the following ready: username; password. Having it to hand avoids getting part-way through the flow and having to start again.

Is Couchsurfing GDPR and CCPA compliant?

Couchsurfing is recorded as GDPR compliant and 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.

Where is Couchsurfing based?

Couchsurfing is headquartered in San Francisco, California, US, which is the jurisdiction whose data-protection rules govern your account.

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