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Can You Delete Your Evernote Account?

Evernote is a popular note-taking app that allows users to organize their thoughts, ideas, and projects. While Evernote does not offer a self-service account deletion option, users can contact customer support to request account deactivation. Deactivation does not delete user data, so users must manually delete their notes and personal information before deactivating their account.

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❌ Evernote Does Not Allow Account Deletion

Evernote does not offer permanent account deletion. You can only deactivate your account, which does not erase your data.

What you can do instead

  • Deactivate your account at evernote.com/Deactivate.action.
  • Manually delete your notes and notebooks before deactivating.
  • Contact Evernote support for data-erasure requests.

If you still want your data removed, contact Evernote support and cite GDPR/CCPA right-to-erasure where applicable. For data already spread across data brokers, CyberForget can help remove those listings automatically.

⚠️ What Happens

  • Loss of all notes and data
  • Inability to access account

ℹ️ Account Info

  • Deletion type: contact-required
  • Recovery period: unknown
  • Data retention: unknown
  • Founded: 2007
  • Monthly users: 200 million
  • Headquarters: Redwood City, California
  • GDPR: recorded as compliant
  • CCPA: recorded as compliant

📝 Important Notes

You cannot delete your Evernote account, just deactivate it temporarily. Deactivation does not remove your data so you will have to manually delete all notes and personal info, perform a sync and then deactivate the account.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I delete my Evernote account?

Evernote does not currently allow users to delete their accounts. See the 'What You Can Do Instead' section above for the closest available options.

What happens when I delete my Evernote account?

Your Evernote account and its data are removed. Specifically: Loss of all notes and data; Inability to access account.

Can I recover my Evernote account after deleting it?

Evernote allows a recovery window of unknown — if you change your mind within this period you may be able to restore your account. After that the deletion becomes permanent.

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

Evernote does not publish a retention period for closed accounts. If the timeline matters to you, ask Evernote 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 Evernote account?

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

Is Evernote GDPR and CCPA compliant?

Evernote 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 Evernote?

Common alternatives include Notion, Bear, OneNote. If you are switching because of how Evernote handles your data, check the replacement's retention and deletion policy before you migrate.

Where is Evernote based?

Evernote is headquartered in Redwood City, California, which is the jurisdiction whose data-protection rules govern your account.

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