Wikipedia is a free online encyclopedia, created and edited by volunteers around the world.
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No, you cannot delete your Wikipedia account.
Wikipedia states a data retention period of indefinite after account deletion. Back-ups and statutory records can fall outside that figure, so request written confirmation from support if you need certainty.
The stated recovery window is indefinite. Once that passes the deletion is permanent and the account cannot be restored.
Deleting your account means: loss of access to account; loss of contributions. Export or download anything you want to keep before you begin â it is normally not recoverable afterwards.
Wikipedia 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 â that route creates a record you can follow up on, separately from the in-product delete flow.
Wikipedia is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States, which is the jurisdiction whose data-protection rules govern your account.
Deletion for Wikipedia is handled by support rather than a self-service button, so email support@wikipedia.org from the address on the account and ask for deletion in writing.
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