What happens to all my job applications after deletion?

All your job applications submitted through Indeed will be deleted from your account. You will lose your personal record of where you applied, when you applied, and any status updates. However, employers will still have records of applications they received through their own systems. You should save important application information before deletion if you need it for reference.

Can employers still see my profile after I delete my account?

No. After account deletion, your Indeed profile will no longer appear in employer searches or recruiter searches. Your profile will be completely removed from Indeed's public database. However, if an employer has already downloaded or saved your resume, they will still have that copy.

Will deleting my Indeed account affect my job search elsewhere?

No. Deleting your Indeed account only affects your Indeed profile and data. Other job boards like LinkedIn, Glassdoor, ZipRecruiter, or AngelList are separate services and will not be affected. You would need to delete accounts on those platforms separately if you want to remove your information from them as well.

Can I recover my Indeed account after deletion?

It may be possible to recover your account within a short window (typically 24-48 hours) by logging back in. However, after this period, the account and all associated data are permanently deleted with no recovery option. Do not rely on this recovery window and assume deletion is permanent.

Can I download my job application history before deleting?

Indeed does not provide an automated way to export your complete application history. You should manually save or screenshot information about important applications. Some users recommend contacting Indeed support to request a data export, though this may not include all historical application data depending on their retention policies.

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

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Time Required

5 minutes

Difficulty

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Steps

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Official Resources

Indeed Help Center

Official deletion guide from Indeed

Additional Resources

[1]

Indeed Privacy Policy

Understanding how Indeed handles your personal data and privacy

[2]

Indeed Account Settings Help

Information about managing your Indeed account and data controls

Step-by-Step Guide

Log in to Your Indeed Account

Open your web browser and go to www.indeed.com. Click on 'Sign in' in the top right corner and log in with your email and password.

Tips

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

Access Account Settings

Click on your profile icon or name in the top right corner of the Indeed homepage. Select 'Account settings' or 'Profile settings' from the dropdown menu.

Tips

•On mobile, you may need to tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) first
•Account settings are sometimes labeled as 'My Indeed' in older versions

Find the Account Closure Option

In the Account settings page, scroll down to find the 'Deactivate account' or 'Delete account' option. This is typically in the lower sections of your account settings.

Tips

•The option may be labeled as 'Close account' or 'Deactivate account'
•If you cannot find it, check the security or privacy settings section

Review Deletion Warnings

Indeed will present you with important information about what happens when you delete your account, including the fate of your resume and job applications. Read through all warnings carefully.

Warnings

•Your resume will be permanently deleted and no longer searchable by employers
•All job applications and application history will be permanently removed

Confirm Account Deletion

If you understand the consequences and want to proceed, click the confirmation button to permanently delete your Indeed account. You may be asked to verify your identity or enter your password.

Tips

•This action is permanent with no recovery option
•Consider downloading or saving your resume before deletion if you want to preserve it

Important Warnings

Resume Permanently Deleted

Your resume and all documents uploaded to Indeed will be permanently deleted. Your profile will no longer appear in employer searches. Any potential job opportunities from passive recruiter searches will be lost immediately.

Job Application History Lost

All your job applications, application history, and employer communication through Indeed will be permanently deleted. You will lose track of which positions you've applied to and when. Employers may still have records from their end, but you will have no personal record of your applications.

Loss of Saved Jobs and Alerts

All saved job listings, job search alerts, and customized search preferences will be deleted. You will need to recreate these if you ever use Indeed again in the future. Active job alerts will stop immediately.

Employer Profile Visibility

Any profiles or content you created as an employer will also be deleted if they are associated with this account. If you're using Indeed for both job searching and hiring, this affects both functionalities.

Email Associated with Account

Your email address may become unavailable for creating a new Indeed account for some period of time. You may need to use a different email if you want to join Indeed again later.

Alternatives to Consider

Download Your Resume First

easy

Before deleting your account, download a copy of your resume and any documents you've uploaded to Indeed for your personal records.

Pros

•Keep a backup of your resume for future use
•Preserve your job application history manually
•Can review your profile data before deletion
•Free to download before deletion

Cons

•Requires taking time to download individual documents
•Application history cannot be fully recovered this way
•Employer feedback and interactions are lost

5 min

Deactivate Instead of Delete

easy

Some platforms offer account deactivation which temporarily removes your profile visibility while keeping your account data. Check if Indeed offers this option instead of permanent deletion.

Pros

•Can reactivate at any time
•Your data is preserved on Indeed's servers
•Employers cannot find your profile, reducing recruiter spam
•Resume and applications remain stored for you

Cons

•Your data still exists on Indeed's servers
•Does not address privacy concerns about data retention
•Account remains tied to your email address

10 min

Make Your Profile Private

easy

Rather than deleting, adjust your privacy settings to make your profile invisible to employers and recruiters while keeping your account active.

Pros

•Reduce recruiter spam and unsolicited contact
•Keep your profile data intact if you want to job search later
•Can quickly reactivate by changing privacy settings
•Preserves your application history

Cons

•Account and data still exist on Indeed
•Requires ongoing privacy management
•Does not address core privacy concerns about data collection

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Once you delete your Indeed account, your resume and all uploaded documents are permanently deleted from Indeed's servers. They will no longer be searchable by employers. However, employers who have already downloaded or saved your resume may still have a copy. Consider downloading your own copy before deletion for your personal records.

References & Citations

[1]
Indeed Privacy Policy
Understanding how Indeed handles your personal data and privacy
https://www.indeed.com/legal
[2]
Indeed Account Settings Help
Information about managing your Indeed account and data controls
https://support.indeed.com/hc/en-us/articles

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Critical Warnings

Resume Permanently Deleted
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Job Application History Lost
All your job applications, application history, and employer communication through Indeed will be pe...
Loss of Saved Jobs and Alerts
All saved job listings, job search alerts, and customized search preferences will be deleted. You wi...

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Indeed Account Deletion

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Quick Information

Official Resources

Additional Resources

Step-by-Step Guide

Log in to Your Indeed Account

Access Account Settings

Find the Account Closure Option

Review Deletion Warnings

Confirm Account Deletion

Important Warnings

Resume Permanently Deleted

Job Application History Lost

Loss of Saved Jobs and Alerts

Employer Profile Visibility

Email Associated with Account

Alternatives to Consider

Download Your Resume First

Deactivate Instead of Delete

Make Your Profile Private

Frequently Asked Questions

References & Citations

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