What happens to tasks I created in team workspaces?

Tasks and comments you created in shared team workspaces will remain visible to other workspace members. However, they will be attributed to 'Former User' instead of showing your name.

Do I need to cancel my paid subscription before deleting?

If you have a personal paid plan, it's recommended to cancel it before deletion. However, deleting your account will automatically cancel any active subscriptions. For team plans, contact your workspace admin.

What if I'm the only admin of a workspace?

You must either transfer admin rights to another workspace member or delete the workspace before you can delete your account. If you're the sole member and admin, you can delete both the workspace and your account.

Can I delete my account from the mobile app?

While some account settings are accessible via mobile, it's strongly recommended to use a desktop web browser for the complete account deletion process to ensure all options are properly displayed.

How do I export all my Asana data before deleting?

Asana requires manual export for each project. Open each project, click the dropdown menu, and select 'Export/Print' to download as CSV or JSON. For a comprehensive backup including attachments, consider using Asana's API or third-party export tools.

Will my comments on team projects be deleted?

No. Comments and activity you made on team workspace projects will remain visible after account deletion. They will show as created by 'Former User' instead of your name.

What happens to projects I shared with others?

Projects in your personal workspace that you shared will be deleted along with your account. Projects in team workspaces will remain accessible to other workspace members.

How to Delete Your Asana Account - Step-by-Step Guide (2025)

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Quick Information

Time Required

7 minutes

Difficulty

easy

Steps

5 steps

Official Resources

Official Asana Guide - Delete Your Account

Official deletion guide from Asana

Additional Resources

[1]

Asana Privacy Policy

Official privacy policy explaining data deletion

[2]

Asana Data Retention

Official guide on data handling after deletion

[3]

Asana Terms of Service

Legal terms regarding account closure

Step-by-Step Guide

Export Your Asana Data

Before deleting, export your projects and tasks. Open each project, click the dropdown menu, and select 'Export/Print' to download as CSV or JSON. For comprehensive backup, use Asana's API or third-party tools.

Tips

•Export important projects as CSV files
•Save project descriptions and task details
•Take screenshots of complex workflows or custom fields

Warnings

•Personal workspace data export requires manual project-by-project saving

Transfer Workspace Ownership or Leave Workspaces

If you're the only admin of any workspace, either transfer admin rights to another member or delete the workspace. Go to workspace settings, select 'Members', and update admin permissions. Leave any workspaces you don't own.

Tips

•Notify team members before transferring ownership
•Check all workspaces you're part of
•Complete any pending tasks or handoffs

Access Account Settings

Log in to Asana via web browser. Click your profile photo in the top right corner, then select 'My Settings' from the dropdown menu.

Tips

•Use a desktop web browser for full functionality
•Ensure you're logged into the correct account
•Close any unsaved work before proceeding

Navigate to Account Deletion

In My Settings, scroll down to the 'Security' section. Click 'Deactivate Account' or look for the account deletion option. Asana will show a warning about data loss and workspace impacts.

Tips

•Read all warnings carefully
•Confirm you've transferred or left all workspaces
•Have your password ready if prompted

Warnings

•Deletion is permanent and cannot be undone

Confirm Account Deletion

Asana will ask you to confirm deletion. Select your reason for leaving (optional), enter your password to verify, and click 'Permanently Delete Account'. Your account and personal data will be immediately deleted.

Tips

•Double-check you've exported all needed data
•Confirm there are no pending workspace admin responsibilities
•Save the confirmation for your records

Important Warnings

Immediate Permanent Deletion

Asana account deletion is immediate and permanent. All your personal workspace, tasks, projects, and comments are deleted immediately with no recovery option.

Workspace Admin Complications

If you're the sole admin of a workspace with other members, you must transfer ownership first or the workspace may become inaccessible to other members.

Shared Project Attribution

Tasks and comments you created in shared workspaces will remain visible but will be attributed to 'Former User' instead of your name.

Integration Disconnection

All third-party integrations and API connections will immediately stop working. Update external systems that depend on your Asana account.

Personal Workspace Data Loss

All projects, tasks, and data in your personal workspace ('My Tasks') are permanently deleted and cannot be recovered.

Custom Field Configurations

Any custom fields or project templates you created will be removed from workspaces where you were the creator.

Alternatives to Consider

Deactivate Instead of Delete

easy

Temporarily deactivate your account to stop receiving notifications while preserving all data. This keeps your account dormant but recoverable.

Pros

•Can reactivate anytime by logging in
•All data and projects preserved
•Maintains workspace access history

Cons

•Account remains on Asana's servers
•Username stays taken
•Data privacy concerns if you want complete removal

3 min

Leave All Workspaces

easy

Leave all shared workspaces while keeping your personal account active. This removes you from team projects while preserving your personal workspace.

Pros

•Keep your personal projects and tasks
•Can rejoin workspaces if invited
•No permanent data loss

Cons

•Personal workspace data remains on Asana
•May still receive some notifications
•Account still exists

10 min

Export and Migrate to Alternative

hard

Export all your data and migrate to project management alternatives like Trello, Monday.com, or ClickUp before deleting your Asana account.

Pros

•Maintain project continuity
•Explore different features and pricing
•Team can continue collaborating

Cons

•Time-intensive migration
•Manual data mapping required
•Team training on new platform

90 min

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Asana account deletion is permanent and immediate. Once you delete your account, all your personal workspace data, tasks, and projects are permanently removed with no recovery option.

References & Citations

[1]
Asana Privacy Policy
Official privacy policy explaining data deletion
https://asana.com/terms#privacy-policy
[2]
Asana Data Retention
Official guide on data handling after deletion
https://asana.com/guide/help/premium/admin-console#gl-data
[3]
Asana Terms of Service
Legal terms regarding account closure
https://asana.com/terms

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Critical Warnings

Immediate Permanent Deletion
Asana account deletion is immediate and permanent. All your personal workspace, tasks, projects, and...
Workspace Admin Complications
If you're the sole admin of a workspace with other members, you must transfer ownership first or the...
Shared Project Attribution
Tasks and comments you created in shared workspaces will remain visible but will be attributed to 'F...

Last Updated

November 8, 2025

Asana Account Deletion

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Quick Information

Official Resources

Additional Resources

Step-by-Step Guide

Export Your Asana Data

Transfer Workspace Ownership or Leave Workspaces

Access Account Settings

Navigate to Account Deletion

Confirm Account Deletion

Important Warnings

Immediate Permanent Deletion

Workspace Admin Complications

Shared Project Attribution

Integration Disconnection

Personal Workspace Data Loss

Custom Field Configurations

Alternatives to Consider

Deactivate Instead of Delete

Leave All Workspaces

Export and Migrate to Alternative

Frequently Asked Questions

References & Citations

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