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How to Delete Your SoundCloud Account

How to delete your SoundCloud account. A step-by-step guide with screenshots.

⚡ 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 SoundCloud account.

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Step 2

Click on your profile picture in the top right corner.

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Step 3

Select 'Settings' from the drop-down menu.

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Step 4

Click on the 'Account' tab.

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Step 5

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

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Step 6

Enter your password and click on the 'Delete User' button again.

📋 Required for Deletion

  • password

âš ī¸ What Happens

  • Loss of all uploaded music, playlists, and followers
  • Cancellation of any paid subscriptions

â„šī¸ Account Info

  • Deletion type: self-service
  • Recovery period: 30 days
  • Data retention: N/A
  • Founded: 2007
  • Monthly users: 175 million
  • Headquarters: Berlin, Germany
  • GDPR: recorded as compliant
  • CCPA: recorded as compliant

📝 Important Notes

You can delete your SoundCloud account yourself — this is a self-service process (rated easy — most people can do it in a few minutes). After deletion: loss of all uploaded music, playlists, and followers; cancellation of any paid subscriptions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens to my music if I delete my SoundCloud account?

All of your uploaded music will be permanently deleted and cannot be recovered.

Can I delete my SoundCloud account if I have a paid subscription?

Yes, but you will need to cancel your subscription first.

Can I recover my SoundCloud 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 SoundCloud account?

Deleting your account means: Loss of all uploaded music, playlists, and followers; Cancellation of any paid subscriptions. Export or download anything you want to keep before you begin — it is normally not recoverable afterwards.

What do I need before deleting my SoundCloud account?

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

Is SoundCloud GDPR and CCPA compliant?

SoundCloud 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 SoundCloud?

Common alternatives include Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music. If you are switching because of how SoundCloud handles your data, check the replacement's retention and deletion policy before you migrate.

Where is SoundCloud based?

SoundCloud is headquartered in Berlin, Germany, which is the jurisdiction whose data-protection rules govern your account.

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