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How to Delete Your Duolingo Account

Learn how to delete your Duolingo account and permanently erase your data.

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

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Step-by-Step Instructions

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Step 1

Log in to your Duolingo account.

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Step 2

Go to the 'Settings' page.

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Step 3

Click on the 'Deactivate my account' button.

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Step 4

Confirm your decision.

📋 Required for Deletion

  • password

âš ī¸ What Happens

  • Loss of all progress in language courses.
  • Deletion of user account and profile.

â„šī¸ Account Info

  • Deletion type: self-service
  • Recovery period: 30 days
  • Data retention: N/A
  • Founded: 2011
  • Monthly users: 300 million
  • Headquarters: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • GDPR: recorded as compliant
  • CCPA: recorded as compliant

📝 Important Notes

You can delete your Duolingo account yourself — this is a self-service process (rated easy — most people can do it in a few minutes). After deletion: loss of all progress in language courses.; deletion of user account and profile..

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I recover my deleted account?

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

What happens to my progress in language courses?

All progress in language courses will be lost when your account is deleted.

Can I recover my Duolingo account after deleting it?

The stated recovery window is 30 days. Once that passes the deletion is permanent and the account cannot be restored.

What will I lose if I delete my Duolingo account?

Deleting your account means: Loss of all progress in language courses.; Deletion of user account and profile.. Export or download anything you want to keep before you begin — it is normally not recoverable afterwards.

What do I need before deleting my Duolingo account?

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

Is Duolingo GDPR and CCPA compliant?

Duolingo 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 Duolingo?

Common alternatives include Babbel, Rosetta Stone, Busuu. If you are switching because of how Duolingo handles your data, check the replacement's retention and deletion policy before you migrate.

Where is Duolingo based?

Duolingo is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which is the jurisdiction whose data-protection rules govern your account.

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