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How to Delete Your GitHub Account

GitHub is a web-based hosting service for software development projects that uses the Git distributed version control system. It was founded in 2008 by Tom Preston-Werner, PJ Hyett, and Scott Chacon. GitHub offers all of the distributed version control (DVCS) features of Git as well as adding its own features.

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

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Step-by-Step Instructions

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Step 1

Go to your GitHub settings page.

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Step 2

Click on the "Account" tab.

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Step 3

Scroll down to the "Delete account" section.

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Step 4

Click on the "Delete account" button.

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Step 5

Enter your password and click on the "Delete account" button.

âš ī¸ What Happens

  • Loss of all repositories and data
  • Cancellation of paid subscriptions

â„šī¸ Account Info

  • Deletion type: self-service
  • Recovery period: 30 days
  • Data retention: 3 years
  • Founded: 2008
  • Monthly users: 100 million

📝 Important Notes

You can delete your GitHub account yourself — this is a self-service process (rated easy — most people can do it in a few minutes). After deletion: loss of all repositories and data; cancellation of paid subscriptions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I recover my deleted account?

No, deleted accounts cannot be recovered.

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