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This guide helps you permanently delete your Evernote 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
5 minutes
Difficulty
easy
Steps
5 steps
Official Resources
Official deletion guide from Evernote
Additional Resources
Official privacy policy explaining data deletion and retention practices
Guide to exporting your notes before account deletion
Legal terms regarding account closure and data handling
Step-by-Step Guide
Export All Your Notes
Before deleting your account, export all your notes and notebooks. Open Evernote, select the notebooks you want to export, click 'File' > 'Export Notes,' and choose ENEX format (Evernote's native format) or HTML for universal compatibility. Save the exported files to your computer.
Tips
- •ENEX format preserves all formatting, attachments, and metadata
- •HTML format is more universal and can be opened in any browser
- •Export all notebooks separately for better organization
- •Include tags and metadata in your export
Warnings
- •Attachments in notes may increase export file size significantly
Download Attachments Separately
If you have important files attached to notes (PDFs, images, documents), double-check that they're included in your export or download them separately by opening each note and saving attachments individually.
Tips
- •Check notes with paperclip icons for attachments
- •Create a folder to organize all downloaded attachments
- •Verify file quality and completeness after download
Cancel Premium or Business Subscription
If you have a paid Evernote subscription, cancel it to avoid future charges. Go to Account Settings > Subscription, click 'Manage subscription,' and select 'Cancel subscription.' You can continue using premium features until the end of your billing cycle.
Tips
- •Cancel subscription but wait to delete account until billing period ends
- •Download any premium-only content before downgrading
- •No refunds are provided for unused subscription time
Request Account Deletion
Log in to Evernote on the web, go to Account Settings, scroll down to 'Account Summary,' and click 'Delete account.' Confirm your password and click 'Delete account' to proceed. Evernote will send a confirmation email.
Tips
- •This must be done from the web version, not mobile apps
- •Make sure you've exported all important data first
- •Read all warnings about data loss before confirming
Warnings
- •Account deletion is permanent and cannot be undone
Confirm Deletion via Email
Check your email for a confirmation message from Evernote. Click the 'Delete Account' link in the email to finalize the deletion. Your account will be permanently deleted after confirmation.
Tips
- •Check spam folder if email doesn't arrive within minutes
- •Save the confirmation email for your records
- •Deletion is immediate after clicking the confirmation link
Warnings
- •All notes, notebooks, and data will be permanently deleted within 24 hours
Important Warnings
All Notes Permanently Deleted
Shared Notebooks Will Be Lost
No Account Recovery Option
Business Account Complexities
Web Clipper Extensions Will Stop Working
Email Forwarding to Evernote Disabled
Alternatives to Consider
Downgrade to Free Basic Plan
Instead of deleting your account, cancel your Premium or Business subscription and downgrade to the free Basic plan. This allows you to keep your notes with limited features and device sync.
Pros
- •Keep all your notes and data
- •No cost after downgrading
- •Can upgrade again in the future
Cons
- •Limited to 60MB monthly uploads
- •Sync only 2 devices
- •No offline access on mobile
Export Notes and Migrate to Another App
Export all your notes in ENEX or HTML format and import them into alternative note-taking apps like Notion, OneNote, or Apple Notes. Many apps offer Evernote import tools.
Pros
- •No data loss
- •Try new features in other apps
- •Often better integration with other tools
Cons
- •May lose some formatting or features
- •Learning curve with new app
- •Import process can be time-consuming
Archive Notes Locally Without Deleting Account
Export all your notes for local storage but keep your Evernote account active with minimal data. This preserves your account while removing sensitive information from the cloud.
Pros
- •Keep account for future use
- •Full control over archived data
- •No permanent deletion
Cons
- •Account still exists in Evernote's system
- •Must manually manage local archives
- •No cloud backup of archived notes
Frequently Asked Questions
After confirming deletion via email, your account is deleted immediately. All notes and data are permanently removed within 24 hours. There is no grace period or recovery option.
References & Citations
- [1]Evernote Privacy Policy
Official privacy policy explaining data deletion and retention practices
https://evernote.com/privacy
- [2]Evernote Data Portability
Guide to exporting your notes before account deletion
https://help.evernote.com/hc/en-us/articles/209005557-Export-notes-and-notebooks-as-ENEX-or-HTML
- [3]Evernote Terms of Service
Legal terms regarding account closure and data handling
https://evernote.com/legal/terms-of-service
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November 8, 2025