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How to Delete Your Discord Account

How to delete your Discord account. Step-by-step guide. Last verified: March 20, 2024.

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

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Step-by-Step Instructions

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Step 1

Contact support@discordapp.com and request account deletion.

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Step 2

Provide your email address and password.

📋 Required for Deletion

  • email address
  • password

âš ī¸ What Happens

  • loss of all data
  • including chats, messages, and files

â„šī¸ Account Info

  • Deletion type: contact-required
  • Recovery period: 30 days
  • Data retention: not specified
  • Founded: 2015
  • Monthly users: 300 million
  • Headquarters: San Francisco, California, United States
  • GDPR: recorded as compliant
  • CCPA: recorded as compliant

📝 Important Notes

Deleting your Discord account requires contacting Discord support directly — there is no self-service delete button. After deletion: loss of all data; including chats, messages, and files.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I recover my Discord account after deletion?

No, once your Discord account is deleted, it cannot be recovered.

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

Discord does not publish a retention period for closed accounts. If the timeline matters to you, ask Discord support for written confirmation of when your data is removed, and what is retained for legal or accounting reasons.

What will I lose if I delete my Discord account?

Deleting your account means: loss of all data; including chats, messages, and files. Export or download anything you want to keep before you begin — it is normally not recoverable afterwards.

What do I need before deleting my Discord account?

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

Is Discord GDPR and CCPA compliant?

Discord 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.

What are the alternatives to Discord?

Common alternatives include TeamSpeak, Mumble, Slack. If you are switching because of how Discord handles your data, check the replacement's retention and deletion policy before you migrate.

Where is Discord based?

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

How do I contact Discord to request deletion?

Deletion for Discord is handled by support rather than a self-service button, so email support@discordapp.com from the address on the account and ask for deletion in writing.

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