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This guide helps you permanently delete your DoorDash account. We believe in digital autonomy: your right to leave any platform should be as easy as joining it. Follow these verified steps to ensure complete account deletion.
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Quick Information
Time Required
10 minutes
Difficulty
medium
Steps
5 steps
Official Resources
Official deletion guide from DoorDash
Additional Resources
Official guide for downloading your complete DoorDash data before deletion
Understanding how DoorDash handles your data and privacy
How to cancel DashPass before account deletion
Step-by-Step Guide
Cancel DashPass Subscription (If Applicable)
If you have an active DashPass subscription, you must cancel it first. Open the DoorDash app or website, go to Account > Manage DashPass, and cancel your subscription.
Tips
- •Wait for current billing cycle to end before deletion
- •You'll retain DashPass benefits until period ends
- •Check for any pending orders first
Resolve Any Active Orders
Ensure you have no active orders, pending deliveries, or open refund requests. Complete or cancel all orders before proceeding with account deletion.
Tips
- •Check order history for any unresolved issues
- •Resolve any disputed charges
Contact DoorDash Support
DoorDash does not offer self-service account deletion. You must contact DoorDash customer support through the app, website, or help center to request account deletion.
Tips
- •Use in-app chat or help.doordash.com
- •Clearly state you want permanent account deletion
- •Keep confirmation emails
Submit Deletion Request to Support
Tell the support representative you want to permanently delete your DoorDash account. They may ask for verification of your identity and the reason for deletion.
Warnings
- •Support may try to retain you with offers
- •Be clear you want permanent deletion, not deactivation
Confirm and Await Deletion
Follow any additional instructions from support. DoorDash will process your deletion request, which may take several days. You should receive confirmation when your account is deleted.
Warnings
- •Order history will be permanently deleted
- •Process may take 3-7 business days
Important Warnings
No Self-Service Deletion Available
Must Cancel DashPass Subscription First
Order History Permanently Deleted
Cannot Delete With Active Orders
Phone Number and Email Can Be Reused
DoorDash Credits and Promotions Lost
Alternatives to Consider
Remove Payment Methods and Stop Using
Instead of deleting, remove all payment methods and saved addresses, then simply stop using DoorDash. Keep the account dormant for potential future use.
Pros
- •Order history preserved for records
- •Can use DoorDash again without setup
- •No financial information stored
- •Favorite restaurants saved
Cons
- •Account still exists on DoorDash servers
- •Address history retained
- •May receive promotional emails
- •Privacy concerns not addressed
Download Your DoorDash Data First
Before deleting, request a complete download of your DoorDash data including all order history, addresses, and account information.
Pros
- •Keep backup of all order receipts
- •Useful for expense tracking
- •Complete record of all deliveries
- •Free service from DoorDash
Cons
- •Takes several days to process
- •Includes extensive location data
- •Doesn't remove data from DoorDash
- •Data in technical format
Cancel DashPass But Keep Account
If your main concern is subscription costs, cancel DashPass while keeping your DoorDash account for occasional orders without the monthly fee.
Pros
- •Stops monthly charges immediately
- •Can still use DoorDash without subscription
- •Order history preserved
- •Easy to resubscribe later
Cons
- •Lose DashPass delivery fee benefits
- •Account still active
- •Doesn't address privacy concerns
- •Still receive marketing emails
Frequently Asked Questions
DoorDash does not offer self-service account deletion. You must contact DoorDash customer support through the app, website help center, or phone to request account deletion. Support will guide you through the deletion process.
References & Citations
- [1]Request Your DoorDash Data
Official guide for downloading your complete DoorDash data before deletion
https://help.doordash.com/consumers/s/article/How-do-I-request-my-personal-data
- [2]DoorDash Privacy Policy
Understanding how DoorDash handles your data and privacy
https://www.doordash.com/privacy/
- [3]Cancel DashPass Subscription
How to cancel DashPass before account deletion
https://help.doordash.com/consumers/s/article/How-do-I-cancel-my-DashPass-subscription
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Last Updated
November 8, 2025