What happens to my Claude Pro subscription when I delete my account?

Deleting your account does not automatically cancel Claude Pro. You should cancel your subscription first through your account settings or payment provider to avoid continued charges. After cancellation, you can proceed with account deletion.

Will my Claude conversations be used to train the model after I delete my account?

Your past conversations may have been used for evaluation before deletion. Deleting your account does not remove conversations from existing evaluation datasets. However, after deletion, no new conversations will be collected from your account.

How long does it take to delete my Claude account?

Account deletion is typically processed immediately upon confirmation, making your account inaccessible right away. However, complete data deletion from Anthropic's servers may take up to 30 days according to their data retention policies.

Can I delete Claude from my mobile app?

While you can access some settings from the mobile app, it's recommended to use the web interface (claude.ai) for account deletion to ensure you have access to all options and can properly verify your identity.

Do I need to cancel Claude Pro before deleting my account?

Yes, it's strongly recommended to cancel Claude Pro before deleting your account to avoid continued charges. While deletion should stop billing, canceling first ensures there are no unexpected charges.

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

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Quick Information

Time Required

5 minutes

Difficulty

easy

Steps

5 steps

Official Resources

Anthropic Support Center

Official deletion guide from Claude

Additional Resources

[1]

Claude Privacy Policy

Information about how Anthropic handles your data and privacy

[2]

Claude Terms of Service

Claude's terms of service and account policies

Step-by-Step Guide

Log in to Your Claude Account

Go to claude.ai or your Claude dashboard and log in with your account credentials. Ensure you're logged into the correct account before proceeding.

Tips

•Make sure you're using the correct email address
•If you have multiple Claude accounts, verify which one to delete

Access Account Settings

Click on your profile icon or avatar in the bottom left corner of the Claude interface, then select 'Settings' or 'Account Settings' from the dropdown menu.

Tips

•Settings are typically located near your user profile
•Look for account management or privacy options

Find Account Deletion Option

In the Settings menu, look for 'Delete account', 'Close account', or 'Privacy' section. This is where you'll find the option to permanently delete your Claude account.

Tips

•Scroll through settings to find account management sections
•Privacy or account sections typically contain deletion options

Request Account Deletion

Click on the 'Delete account' or 'Close account' button. Anthropic will present you with information about what will be deleted when you close your account.

Warnings

•This action will permanently delete your account
•All conversation history will be permanently deleted

Confirm Deletion and Complete Process

Review the deletion confirmation message. Enter your password or verify your identity as requested, then click the confirm button to finalize account deletion.

Tips

•Consider downloading your conversations before deletion
•Make note of any active Claude Pro subscriptions
•Keep your recovery email up to date in case of future questions

Important Warnings

Permanent Loss of Conversation History

Deleting your Claude account will permanently remove all your conversation history with Claude. All your chats, prompts, and responses will be permanently deleted with no recovery option.

Claude Pro Subscription

If you have an active Claude Pro subscription, you should cancel it before deleting your account. Account deletion does not automatically cancel paid subscriptions.

API Keys Revoked

If you've created API keys for Claude API access, they will be immediately revoked upon account deletion. Any applications or scripts using those keys will stop working.

No Account Recovery

Once your Claude account is deleted, it cannot be recovered. You will need to create a new account if you want to use Claude again in the future.

Training Data Considerations

Your conversations may have been used to evaluate Claude's performance. Deleting your account does not remove past conversations from evaluation datasets created before deletion.

Alternatives to Consider

Export Your Conversations First

easy

Before deleting your account, you can export your conversation history to keep a personal record of your interactions with Claude.

Pros

•Preserve your conversation history locally
•Review what Anthropic collected about you
•Keep useful prompts and responses for future reference
•Free service provided by Anthropic

Cons

•Requires a separate request and processing time
•Large file sizes for extensive conversation histories
•Must be done before deletion - not possible after

5 min

Disable Conversation Storage

easy

You can prevent Claude from storing your future conversations by disabling conversation storage in your account settings.

Pros

•Stop Claude from storing new conversations
•Keep your account active for continued use
•Can be reversed at any time
•Maintains Claude Pro subscription if you have one

Cons

•Your account still exists on Anthropic's servers
•Previous conversations are not deleted
•May disable some features that depend on conversation history

2 min

Clear Conversation History

easy

Delete all your conversations without deleting your account. This removes your chat history while keeping your account active.

Pros

•Remove all stored conversations immediately
•Keep your account and Claude Pro access
•Can start fresh without losing access
•Reversible - you can continue using Claude anytime

Cons

•Your account still exists
•Doesn't prevent future conversations from being stored
•Metadata and usage patterns may still be retained

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Frequently Asked Questions

No. Once your Claude account is permanently deleted, it cannot be recovered. You will need to create a new account if you want to use Claude again. Make sure to export any important conversations before deleting your account.

References & Citations

[1]
Claude Privacy Policy
Information about how Anthropic handles your data and privacy
https://www.anthropic.com/privacy
[2]
Claude Terms of Service
Claude's terms of service and account policies
https://www.anthropic.com/terms

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Critical Warnings

Permanent Loss of Conversation History
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API Keys Revoked
If you've created API keys for Claude API access, they will be immediately revoked upon account dele...

Last Updated

November 10, 2025

Claude Account Deletion

How We Verified This Guide

Quick Information

Official Resources

Additional Resources

Step-by-Step Guide

Log in to Your Claude Account

Access Account Settings

Find Account Deletion Option

Request Account Deletion

Confirm Deletion and Complete Process

Important Warnings

Permanent Loss of Conversation History

Claude Pro Subscription

API Keys Revoked

No Account Recovery

Training Data Considerations

Alternatives to Consider

Export Your Conversations First

Disable Conversation Storage

Clear Conversation History

Frequently Asked Questions

References & Citations

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