# how-to-delete.com

> Independent step-by-step guides for permanently deleting online accounts, histories and personal data (2026).

how-to-delete.com explains how to delete or close accounts on social media, messaging, Google, Apple, Microsoft, shopping, payment, streaming, gaming, dating, travel and productivity services, plus how to clear browser, search and location history. Each guide lists what to back up first, the current steps, grace periods and a link to the official help page. The site is not affiliated with any of the companies it covers; menus change often, so the official help page is authoritative.

## Social Media
- [Facebook Account](https://how-to-delete.com/facebook-account/): Permanently delete your Facebook account via Accounts Center: download your data, understand the 30-day grace period, Messenger and linked apps.
- [Facebook Page](https://how-to-delete.com/facebook-page/): Delete a Facebook Page in the current Pages experience: switch to the Page, open Settings > Privacy > Facebook Page information > Deactivation and deletion.
- [Instagram Account](https://how-to-delete.com/instagram-account/): Delete your Instagram account permanently through Accounts Center: download your data, 30-day grace period, Threads impact and deactivation option.
- [LinkedIn Account](https://how-to-delete.com/linkedin-account/): Close your LinkedIn account: cancel Premium, download your data, then Settings & Privacy > Account preferences > Close account. Reopen within 14 days or hibernate.
- [Pinterest Account](https://how-to-delete.com/pinterest-account/): Delete or deactivate your Pinterest account: Settings > Account management > Delete account, email confirmation and the 14-day window to change your mind.
- [Reddit Account](https://how-to-delete.com/reddit-account/): Delete your Reddit account in Settings > Account > Delete account. Learn why posts and comments stay as [deleted] and how to remove them before you leave.
- [Snapchat Account](https://how-to-delete.com/snapchat-account/): Delete your Snapchat account in the app or on accounts.snapchat.com. Save your Memories, understand the 30-day deactivation period and how to reactivate.
- [Threads Account](https://how-to-delete.com/threads-account/): Delete or deactivate your Threads profile without losing Instagram: Settings > Account > Deactivate or delete profile. What happens to your posts and followers.
- [TikTok Account](https://how-to-delete.com/tiktok-account-deletion/): Delete your TikTok account: download your data, then Profile > menu > Settings and privacy > Account > Deactivate or delete account. 30 days to reactivate.
- [TikTok Story](https://how-to-delete.com/tiktok-story/): Delete a TikTok Story on iPhone or Android in seconds: open your story, tap the three dots or More, then Delete. Plus how to hide stories and remove reposts.
- [X (Twitter) Account](https://how-to-delete.com/x-twitter-account/): Delete your X (Twitter) account: download your archive, deactivate in Settings > Your account, and stay logged out 30 days for permanent deletion.

## Messaging
- [Discord Account](https://how-to-delete.com/discord-account/): Delete or disable your Discord account: transfer server ownership, cancel Nitro, then User Settings > My Account > Delete Account. Includes the 14-day recovery window.
- [Telegram Account](https://how-to-delete.com/telegram-account/): Delete your Telegram account immediately at my.telegram.org/delete or set it to self-destruct after inactivity. What happens to chats, groups and channels.
- [WhatsApp Account](https://how-to-delete.com/whatsapp-account/): Delete your WhatsApp account in Settings > Account > Delete account. Back up or export chats first, and learn what deleting removes compared with uninstalling.

## Google & Email
- [Gmail Account](https://how-to-delete.com/gmail-account/): Remove Gmail from your Google Account without losing YouTube, Drive or Photos. Download your mail, add a non-Gmail address, then delete the Gmail service.
- [Google Account](https://how-to-delete.com/google-account/): Delete your entire Google Account, including Gmail, Drive, Photos and YouTube. Export with Takeout, check Android and purchases, then confirm deletion.
- [Yahoo Account](https://how-to-delete.com/yahoo-account/): Delete your Yahoo account and Yahoo Mail: cancel paid services, save your emails, then use Yahoo’s Terminate your account page. Recovery window explained.
- [YouTube Channel](https://how-to-delete.com/youtube-account/): Permanently delete your YouTube channel, videos and comments without deleting your Google Account, or hide it temporarily. Download your videos first.

## Big Tech Accounts
- [Apple Account (Apple ID)](https://how-to-delete.com/apple-id/): Delete your Apple Account (formerly Apple ID) at privacy.apple.com. Turn off Find My, back up iCloud and cancel subscriptions first. Steps and FAQ.
- [Microsoft Account (Outlook, Hotmail, Xbox)](https://how-to-delete.com/microsoft-account/): Close your Microsoft account, including Outlook.com, Hotmail and Xbox: back up OneDrive, cancel subscriptions, then mark it for closure with a 30- or 60-day wait.
- [Samsung Account](https://how-to-delete.com/samsung-account/): Delete your Samsung account at account.samsung.com: remove it from your Galaxy devices first, back up Samsung Cloud data and know what Find My Mobile and Wallet lose.

## Shopping & Payments
- [Amazon Account](https://how-to-delete.com/amazon-account/): Close your Amazon account for good: the self-service closure page, the confirmation email, what happens to Prime, Kindle books and gift card balances.
- [Cash App Account](https://how-to-delete.com/cash-app-account/): Close your Cash App account safely: cash out your balance, sell stocks and bitcoin, cancel the Cash Card, then use Support > Close my account. Steps and FAQ.
- [eBay Account](https://how-to-delete.com/ebay-account/): Close your eBay account the right way: end listings, pay seller fees, finish open transactions, then request closure from eBay Help. What happens to feedback.
- [Etsy Account](https://how-to-delete.com/etsy-account/): Close your Etsy account: finish orders, close your shop and pay any fees, then Settings > Account settings > Close account. Difference between closing and deleting.
- [PayPal Account](https://how-to-delete.com/paypal-account/): Close your PayPal account safely: withdraw your balance, settle disputes and download statements, then Settings > Account > Close account. What happens next.
- [Temu Account](https://how-to-delete.com/temu-account/): Delete your Temu account from the app or website: finish orders and refunds, remove saved cards, then request deletion in your account security settings.
- [Venmo Account](https://how-to-delete.com/venmo-account/): Close your Venmo account: transfer your balance, download statements, then Me > Settings > Account > Close Venmo account. What happens to your payment history.

## Streaming & Entertainment
- [Netflix Account](https://how-to-delete.com/netflix-account/): Cancel your Netflix membership and get your account data deleted: how cancellation works, the 10-month retention, and requesting earlier deletion from Netflix.
- [Spotify Account](https://how-to-delete.com/spotify-account/): Delete your Spotify account: cancel Premium, save playlists, then close the account through Spotify Support and confirm by email. 7 days to reactivate.

## Gaming
- [Roblox Account](https://how-to-delete.com/roblox-account/): Delete a Roblox account for yourself or your child: what you lose (Robux, items), where to request deletion and how parents can use a right-to-erasure request.
- [Steam Account](https://how-to-delete.com/steam-account/): Delete your Steam account through Steam Support: what happens to your games, wallet and items, the 30-day period, and alternatives such as removing payment data.
- [Twitch Account](https://how-to-delete.com/twitch-account/): Delete your Twitch account at twitch.tv/user/delete-account, or disable it temporarily. Cancel subs and Turbo first and save VODs and clips you want to keep.

## Dating
- [Bumble Account](https://how-to-delete.com/bumble-account/): Delete your Bumble account in the app: Profile > Settings > Delete account. Cancel Bumble Premium or Boost separately, and use Snooze if you only want a break.
- [Hinge Account](https://how-to-delete.com/hinge-account/): Delete your Hinge account from the app: Settings > Account > Delete Account. Cancel Hinge+ or HingeX in your app store first, or pause your profile instead.
- [Tinder Account](https://how-to-delete.com/tinder-account/): Delete your Tinder account in the app: Profile > Settings > Delete Account. Cancel Tinder Plus, Gold or Platinum separately so you’re not billed again.

## Travel & Transport
- [Airbnb Account](https://how-to-delete.com/airbnb-account/): Delete your Airbnb account: finish or cancel reservations, withdraw host payouts, then Account > Privacy > Request to delete your account. What happens next.
- [Uber Account](https://how-to-delete.com/uber-account/): Delete your Uber account (rides and Uber Eats) in the app under Account > Settings > Privacy > Delete account. 30 days to change your mind; balances are lost.

## AI, Work & Learning
- [ChatGPT Account](https://how-to-delete.com/chatgpt-account/): Delete your ChatGPT account and OpenAI data: export chats, cancel Plus or Pro, then use Settings > Account > Delete. What gets removed and what to know first.
- [Duolingo Account](https://how-to-delete.com/duolingo-account/): Delete your Duolingo account: cancel Super or Max in your app store, then request deletion through Duolingo’s privacy settings. What happens to your streak and XP.
- [Zoom Account](https://how-to-delete.com/zoom-account/): Delete your Zoom account on the web portal: cancel any paid plan, download cloud recordings, then go to Account Profile and terminate the account.

## Devices & Apps
- [Apps on iPhone & Android](https://how-to-delete.com/apps-on-iphone-android/): Remove apps on iPhone (Home Screen, App Library, Settings) and Android (long-press, Settings, Play Store), and why deleting an app does not delete your account.
- [Page in Microsoft Word](https://how-to-delete.com/page-in-microsoft-word/): Delete any page in Microsoft Word on Windows, Mac or the web, and remove stubborn blank pages caused by page breaks, section breaks or a final paragraph mark.
- [Stickers on iPhone](https://how-to-delete.com/stickers-on-iphone/): Delete custom stickers, Live Stickers and sticker packs on iPhone from Messages and the emoji keyboard, one at a time or several at once. iOS 17 and later.

## History & Data
- [Browser History](https://how-to-delete.com/browser-history/): Clear browsing history in Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Edge on computer and phone, delete single sites, and set history to clear automatically. Updated for 2026.
- [Cookies and Cache](https://how-to-delete.com/cookies-and-cache/): Clear cookies and cached files in Chrome, Safari (Mac and iPhone), Firefox and Edge, for one site or all sites. Keyboard shortcuts and what you’ll be signed out of.
- [Google Maps History](https://how-to-delete.com/google-maps-history/): Delete Google Maps search history and your location Timeline, now stored on your phone. Remove single places, all history, and turn off tracking. 2026 guide.
- [Google Search History](https://how-to-delete.com/google-search-history/): Delete Google search history in My Activity on desktop, Android and iPhone: last 15 minutes, a date range or all time, plus auto-delete and turning it off.

## Privacy guides
- [Delete vs Deactivate](https://how-to-delete.com/delete-vs-deactivate/): What each option really does on Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn and more.
- [Complete Privacy Checklist](https://how-to-delete.com/privacy-checklist/): Essential steps to protect your personal data and online privacy.
- [Digital Footprint Audit](https://how-to-delete.com/digital-footprint-audit/): Find old accounts and data about you before you start deleting.
- [Data Privacy Laws & Your Rights](https://how-to-delete.com/data-privacy-laws/): Use GDPR, CCPA and other laws to make companies delete your data.
- [Social Media Detox Guide](https://how-to-delete.com/social-media-detox/): Practical strategies for stepping back from social media.
- [Digital Detox Guide](https://how-to-delete.com/digital-detox-guide/): A step-by-step plan to reduce screen time.

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