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This guide helps you permanently delete your Pandora 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
3 minutes
Difficulty
easy
Steps
5 steps
Official Resources
Official deletion guide from Pandora
Additional Resources
Official privacy policy explaining data deletion and retention
Information about managing and canceling subscriptions
Legal terms regarding account closure
Step-by-Step Guide
Save Your Station List
Before deletion, screenshot or write down your favorite stations, thumbed-up songs, and music preferences. Pandora doesn't provide export functionality, so manual documentation is necessary.
Tips
- •Screenshot your station list
- •Note thumbed-up tracks for each station
- •Record your favorite artists and genres
- •Save any custom station names you created
Cancel Pandora Subscription
If you have Pandora Plus or Premium, cancel your subscription first. Go to Settings > Subscription > Cancel Subscription. You can continue using premium features until the end of your billing period.
Tips
- •Cancel subscription but use until billing period ends
- •No refunds for unused subscription time
- •Take note of your subscription end date
Request Account Deletion
Contact Pandora listener support to request account deletion. You can use their web form, email, or chat support. Provide your account email and confirm your identity.
Tips
- •Use the support contact form for faster response
- •Have your account email ready for verification
- •Request written confirmation of deletion
Warnings
- •Pandora requires contacting support; no self-service deletion available
Verify Your Identity
Pandora support will verify your identity before processing the deletion. Respond to their verification emails promptly and provide any requested information.
Tips
- •Check your email regularly for support responses
- •Keep your account credentials available
- •Be prepared to verify ownership of the account
Confirm Deletion Completion
After Pandora processes your request, you'll receive confirmation. Your account and all data will be permanently deleted. This process may take a few business days to complete.
Tips
- •Save the confirmation email
- •Uninstall Pandora mobile apps
- •Your email becomes available for new account creation
- •Check that you're no longer being charged
Warnings
- •All stations and music preferences are permanently lost
Important Warnings
All Stations and Thumbs Permanently Lost
Music Genome Project Data Erased
No Self-Service Deletion
Listening History Deleted
Podcast Subscriptions Lost
Collected Artists and Albums Erased
Alternatives to Consider
Downgrade to Free Ad-Supported Version
Cancel your Pandora Plus or Premium subscription but keep using the free ad-supported version. This maintains your stations and preferences while eliminating subscription costs.
Pros
- •No subscription fees
- •Keep all stations and thumbs
- •Maintain music preferences
- •Can upgrade again anytime
Cons
- •Audio ads return
- •Limited skips per station
- •No offline listening
- •Lower audio quality
Pause Usage Without Deleting
Simply stop using Pandora without deleting your account. Your stations and preferences will remain intact if you decide to return later.
Pros
- •No data loss
- •Can return anytime
- •All stations preserved
- •Free version always available
Cons
- •Account data remains on Pandora
- •May receive emails
- •Privacy concerns about data retention
Switch to Alternative Music Streaming
Note your favorite artists and genres, then migrate to Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube Music. These platforms offer similar radio and personalization features.
Pros
- •Try different streaming platforms
- •Often more features and larger catalogs
- •Better playlist and sharing options
- •Cross-platform availability
Cons
- •Cannot transfer stations or preferences
- •Different recommendation algorithms
- •Learning curve with new interface
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact Pandora listener support through their web form, email, or chat to request account deletion. Pandora doesn't offer self-service deletion, so you must go through customer support.
References & Citations
- [1]Pandora Privacy Policy
Official privacy policy explaining data deletion and retention
https://www.pandora.com/privacy
- [2]Pandora Subscription Management
Information about managing and canceling subscriptions
https://help.pandora.com/s/article/managing-subscriptions
- [3]
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Last Updated
November 8, 2025