What happens to repositories I collaborated on when I delete my account?

Repositories owned by others will remain intact, but your contributions, comments, and pull requests will show as coming from a deleted account. Repositories you own will be permanently deleted unless you transfer ownership to another user or workspace before deletion.

Will deleting my Bitbucket account affect my Jira or other Atlassian products?

Deleting your Bitbucket account does not automatically delete your entire Atlassian account. However, all Bitbucket repositories, pipelines, and integrations will be removed. Your Jira account and data will remain, but links between Jira issues and Bitbucket commits/PRs will be broken.

How do I back up my Bitbucket repositories before deletion?

Use 'git clone --mirror' for each repository to create complete backups including all branches and tags. For a comprehensive backup, also export pipeline configurations, wiki pages, pull request data, and issue tracking information separately. Consider using Bitbucket's API to automate backup of metadata.

What happens to Bitbucket Pipelines when I delete my account?

All pipeline configurations, build histories, deployment records, and artifacts are permanently deleted. Any running pipelines will be immediately terminated. Make sure to back up pipeline YAML files and any important build artifacts before account deletion.

Can I transfer my repositories to another account before deletion?

Yes. You should transfer repository ownership to another user or workspace before deleting your account. Go to repository settings, select 'Transfer repository', and specify the new owner. This preserves the repository, its history, and all associated data like pull requests and issues.

How long does Bitbucket account deletion take?

Account deletion is typically processed immediately, making your account and repositories inaccessible right away. However, complete data removal from Atlassian's servers may take up to 30 days as per their data retention policies. During this period, some backup data may still exist in their systems.

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

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Time Required

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Difficulty

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Steps

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Official Resources

Atlassian Support - Bitbucket Cloud

Official deletion guide from Bitbucket

Additional Resources

[1]

Atlassian Privacy Policy

Details about how Atlassian handles your data and privacy

[2]

Bitbucket Cloud Documentation

Official documentation for Bitbucket Cloud features and account management

Step-by-Step Guide

Back Up Your Repositories

Before deleting your account, clone or download all repositories you want to keep. Use git clone for each repository or export them through Bitbucket's interface.

Tips

•Use 'git clone --mirror' to create a complete backup including all branches
•Export repository settings and pipelines configurations if needed
•Download any wiki pages or documentation separately

Warnings

•Once your account is deleted, all repositories will be permanently lost
•Collaborators will lose access to repositories you own

Log in to Bitbucket

Open your web browser and go to bitbucket.org. Log in with your Atlassian account credentials.

Tips

•Make sure you're logged into the correct Atlassian account
•If you have multiple accounts, verify which one you want to delete

Access Personal Settings

Click on your profile avatar in the bottom left corner, then select 'Personal settings' from the dropdown menu.

Tips

•The settings link may also be accessible from your account menu
•Ensure you're in the correct workspace before proceeding

Navigate to Account Deletion

In the Personal settings menu, scroll down to find the 'Delete account' option under the Account settings section. Click on it to begin the deletion process.

Tips

•You may need to transfer workspace ownership before deleting
•Review all workspaces you own or participate in

Warnings

•Deleting your account will remove you from all workspaces
•Any repositories you own will be permanently deleted

Confirm Account Deletion

Bitbucket will show you warnings about what will be deleted. You may need to type your account name or password to confirm. Review all warnings carefully and confirm your decision to proceed with permanent deletion.

Tips

•Make sure you've backed up all repositories before confirming
•Consider exporting any issue tracking data or pull request history you need
•Cancel any active paid subscriptions separately if applicable

Warnings

•This action is permanent and cannot be undone
•All data including repositories, pipelines, and pull requests will be lost

Important Warnings

Permanent Repository Loss

All repositories owned by your account will be permanently deleted. This includes all code, commit history, branches, tags, and releases. There is no way to recover repositories after deletion is complete.

Pipelines and CI/CD Data Loss

All Bitbucket Pipelines configurations, build histories, deployment records, and CI/CD artifacts will be permanently deleted. Any automated workflows will stop immediately.

Pull Requests and Code Reviews Lost

All pull requests, code review comments, and merge history will be permanently deleted. This includes approved, pending, and declined pull requests with all associated discussions.

Wiki and Documentation Deletion

Any wiki pages, markdown documentation, and README files stored in your repositories will be permanently deleted. Make sure to export any important documentation before proceeding.

Jira Integration and Issue Tracking

If your repositories are integrated with Jira, the connections will be severed. Any linked issues or development panels in Jira will lose their connection to Bitbucket commits and pull requests.

Alternatives to Consider

Migrate to GitHub

easy

GitHub is the world's largest code hosting platform with robust collaboration tools, Actions for CI/CD, and extensive integrations. It offers similar Git repository hosting with additional features for open source and enterprise development.

Pros

•Largest developer community with over 100 million users
•GitHub Actions for powerful CI/CD automation
•Excellent integration with developer tools and services
•Free private repositories with generous limits
•Superior code search and discovery features
•Built-in security scanning and Dependabot

Cons

•Different interface and workflows to learn
•Some features require GitHub-specific configurations
•Advanced features may require paid plans for teams
•Less integrated with Atlassian ecosystem (Jira, Confluence)

30 min

Migrate to GitLab

easy

GitLab is a complete DevOps platform that includes Git repository hosting, CI/CD pipelines, security scanning, and project management in a single application. It's available both as a cloud service and self-hosted solution.

Pros

•Complete DevOps platform with built-in CI/CD
•Generous free tier with unlimited private repositories
•Strong focus on security and compliance features
•Can be self-hosted for complete control
•Integrated issue tracking and project management
•Excellent migration tools from other platforms

Cons

•Smaller community compared to GitHub
•Interface may be more complex due to extensive features
•Self-hosted option requires infrastructure management
•Some advanced features only in premium tiers

30 min

Migrate to Azure DevOps

medium

Azure DevOps (formerly Visual Studio Team Services) is Microsoft's comprehensive platform for version control, CI/CD, project management, and artifact management. It integrates deeply with Microsoft's development ecosystem.

Pros

•Excellent integration with Microsoft tools and Azure cloud
•Robust CI/CD pipelines with extensive marketplace
•Free for small teams (up to 5 users)
•Advanced project management and agile planning tools
•Supports both Git and Team Foundation Version Control
•Enterprise-grade security and compliance

Cons

•Interface may be overwhelming for simple projects
•Best suited for teams already using Microsoft ecosystem
•Learning curve for unique Azure DevOps concepts
•Some features require paid plans for larger teams

45 min

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Once your Bitbucket account is permanently deleted, it cannot be recovered. All repositories, pipelines, pull requests, and associated data are permanently lost. Make sure to back up all repositories and export any important data before deleting your account.

References & Citations

[1]
Atlassian Privacy Policy
Details about how Atlassian handles your data and privacy
https://www.atlassian.com/legal/privacy-policy
[2]
Bitbucket Cloud Documentation
Official documentation for Bitbucket Cloud features and account management
https://support.atlassian.com/bitbucket-cloud/docs/

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Critical Warnings

Permanent Repository Loss
All repositories owned by your account will be permanently deleted. This includes all code, commit h...
Pipelines and CI/CD Data Loss
All Bitbucket Pipelines configurations, build histories, deployment records, and CI/CD artifacts wil...
Pull Requests and Code Reviews Lost
All pull requests, code review comments, and merge history will be permanently deleted. This include...

Last Updated

November 11, 2025

Bitbucket Account Deletion

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Quick Information

Official Resources

Additional Resources

Step-by-Step Guide

Back Up Your Repositories

Log in to Bitbucket

Access Personal Settings

Navigate to Account Deletion

Confirm Account Deletion

Important Warnings

Permanent Repository Loss

Pipelines and CI/CD Data Loss

Pull Requests and Code Reviews Lost

Wiki and Documentation Deletion

Jira Integration and Issue Tracking

Alternatives to Consider

Migrate to GitHub

Migrate to GitLab

Migrate to Azure DevOps

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