Why can't I delete my Discord account?

The most common reason is that you own one or more Discord servers. You must transfer server ownership to another user or delete all servers you own before you can delete your account. Discord prevents deletion to avoid creating ownerless servers.

What happens to my messages when I delete Discord?

Your messages in servers and DMs remain visible but show as posted by 'Deleted User' with no profile picture. Messages are not automatically deleted. If you want messages removed, you must manually delete them before deleting your account.

What happens to Discord Nitro when I delete my account?

Discord Nitro is not automatically canceled when you delete your account. You should manually cancel your subscription before deletion to avoid charges during the 14-day grace period. Any remaining Nitro time is forfeited.

Can I download my Discord data before deleting?

Yes. Go to User Settings > Privacy & Safety > Request All of My Data. Discord will email you a download link for your complete data package within 30 days. This includes messages, connections, and account information.

How do I transfer server ownership before deletion?

Open server settings, go to Members, find the member you want to transfer to, click the three dots next to their name, and select 'Transfer Ownership'. You must do this for every server you own before you can delete your account.

Will my username be available after deletion?

Yes, but only after the 14-day grace period. During those 14 days, your username and discriminator are reserved. After permanent deletion, they become available for anyone to register.

What happens to servers I created?

You cannot delete your account while owning servers. You must either transfer ownership to another member or delete the servers entirely. Discord prevents account deletion if you own servers to avoid creating orphaned servers.

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

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Quick Information

Time Required

5 minutes

Difficulty

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Steps

5 steps

Official Resources

Discord Support - How to Permanently Delete Your Account

Official deletion guide from Discord

Additional Resources

[1]

Request Your Discord Data

Official guide for downloading your complete Discord data before deletion

[2]

Discord Privacy Policy

Understanding how Discord handles your data and privacy

[3]

Transfer Server Ownership

How to transfer ownership of servers you own before deletion

Step-by-Step Guide

Open Discord User Settings

Log into Discord and click the gear icon (User Settings) next to your username at the bottom left of the Discord window. On mobile, tap your profile picture and then the gear icon.

Tips

•Works on desktop app, mobile app, or web browser
•Consider downloading your data before deletion
•Transfer server ownership if you own any servers

Navigate to Account Settings

In User Settings, scroll down the left sidebar and click on 'My Account'. This section contains your account information and deletion options.

Tips

•My Account is near the bottom of User Settings
•You may need to verify your email before deletion

Initiate Account Deletion

In the My Account section, scroll down and click the red 'Delete Account' or 'Disable Account' button. Discord will show you a confirmation screen explaining what will be deleted.

Warnings

•You must not own any servers to delete your account
•Transfer server ownership or delete servers first

Confirm Deletion with Password

Enter your account password to verify your identity. Discord may also send a verification code to your email that you'll need to enter.

Tips

•Check your email for the verification code
•Password is case-sensitive

Complete Deletion Process

Click the final 'Delete Account' button to confirm. Your account enters a 14-day deletion period during which it's disabled. After 14 days without logging in, it's permanently deleted.

Warnings

•Logging in during 14 days cancels deletion
•After 14 days, deletion is permanent and irreversible

Important Warnings

Must Transfer Server Ownership First

You cannot delete your Discord account if you own any servers. You must first transfer ownership of all servers to another user or delete the servers entirely. This is a Discord requirement to prevent servers from becoming ownerless.

14-Day Grace Period Before Permanent Deletion

Discord disables your account immediately but waits 14 days before permanent deletion. If you log in during this period, deletion is automatically canceled. After 14 days, all data is permanently deleted and cannot be recovered.

Messages Remain Visible as Deleted User

Your messages in servers and DMs remain visible after account deletion but show as posted by 'Deleted User'. Messages are not automatically removed. If you want messages deleted, you must manually delete them before deleting your account.

Nitro Subscription Not Automatically Canceled

If you have an active Discord Nitro subscription, it will not be automatically canceled when you delete your account. You should manually cancel Nitro before deletion to avoid being charged during the 14-day grace period.

Username and Tag Released After Deletion

After permanent deletion (14 days), your username and discriminator tag (#0000) become available for others to use. During the 14-day grace period, your username is reserved but unavailable.

Friend List and Connections Lost

All friend connections, blocked users, and linked accounts (Spotify, Xbox, etc.) are permanently deleted. Your friends will see you removed from their friend lists, and you'll disappear from shared servers' member lists.

Alternatives to Consider

Disable Account Temporarily

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Discord allows you to disable your account without deleting it. This makes your account invisible and inaccessible but preserves all data for reactivation later.

Pros

•Fully reversible by logging back in
•All data and servers preserved
•No 14-day waiting period to restore
•Can take a break without permanent loss

Cons

•Account still exists on Discord servers
•Email and data remain stored
•Doesn't address privacy concerns
•Still counts toward Discord's user base

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Leave All Servers and Remove Friends

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Instead of deleting your account, leave all servers, remove all friends, and stop using Discord. Keep the account for occasional use or future needs.

Pros

•Account preserved for future use
•Can rejoin servers later if needed
•Username and tag reserved
•No loss of account history

Cons

•Account still active on Discord
•Requires manual cleanup
•Time-consuming for many connections
•Privacy concerns remain

30 min

Download Your Discord Data

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Before deleting, request a complete archive of your Discord data including messages, server memberships, connections, and account information.

Pros

•Keep backup of all your Discord activity
•Review what data Discord has collected
•Archive of conversations and connections
•Free service provided by Discord

Cons

•Takes up to 30 days to receive data
•Large file size for active users
•Data in JSON format, not easily readable
•Doesn't remove content from Discord

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, but only during the 14-day grace period. If you log in during this time, deletion is automatically canceled and your account is restored. After 14 days pass without logging in, deletion becomes permanent and your account cannot be recovered.

References & Citations

[1]
Request Your Discord Data
Official guide for downloading your complete Discord data before deletion
https://support.discord.com/hc/en-us/articles/360004027692-Requesting-a-Copy-of-your-Data
[2]
Discord Privacy Policy
Understanding how Discord handles your data and privacy
https://discord.com/privacy
[3]
Transfer Server Ownership
How to transfer ownership of servers you own before deletion
https://support.discord.com/hc/en-us/articles/216273938-How-do-I-transfer-server-ownership

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Critical Warnings

Must Transfer Server Ownership First
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14-Day Grace Period Before Permanent Deletion
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Messages Remain Visible as Deleted User
Your messages in servers and DMs remain visible after account deletion but show as posted by 'Delete...

Last Updated

November 8, 2025

Discord Account Deletion

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Quick Information

Official Resources

Additional Resources

Step-by-Step Guide

Open Discord User Settings

Navigate to Account Settings

Initiate Account Deletion

Confirm Deletion with Password

Complete Deletion Process

Important Warnings

Must Transfer Server Ownership First

14-Day Grace Period Before Permanent Deletion

Messages Remain Visible as Deleted User

Nitro Subscription Not Automatically Canceled

Username and Tag Released After Deletion

Friend List and Connections Lost

Alternatives to Consider

Disable Account Temporarily

Leave All Servers and Remove Friends

Download Your Discord Data

Frequently Asked Questions

References & Citations

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