What happens to my search history after deletion?

All your search history, queries, and saved collections will be permanently deleted from Perplexity's servers. If you want to keep records of your searches, export them before deleting your account.

Do I need to cancel Perplexity Pro before deleting my account?

While not strictly required, it's recommended to cancel Perplexity Pro first to check for refund eligibility and ensure no further charges occur.

How long does it take to delete my Perplexity account?

Your account becomes inaccessible immediately upon deletion confirmation. However, complete data deletion from Perplexity's servers may take up to 30 days.

Will my search queries be used for AI training after deletion?

Queries made before deletion may have been used for AI research and training. Deleting your account does not remove past data from training datasets. No new data will be collected after deletion.

Can I delete Perplexity from my mobile app?

Account deletion is best done through the web interface. While you can access some settings from mobile, the web interface ensures you have access to all account deletion options.

What if I only want to delete my search history but keep the account?

Yes, you can delete your search history while keeping your account active. Go to Settings and look for search history or data management options to clear your history without deleting your account.

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

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This guide helps you permanently delete your Perplexity AI 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.

How We Verified This Guide

Methodology: Hands-on testing with live accounts

Quick Information

Time Required

5 minutes

Difficulty

easy

Steps

5 steps

Official Resources

Perplexity AI Official Website

Official deletion guide from Perplexity AI

Additional Resources

[1]

Perplexity AI Privacy Policy

Information about how Perplexity AI handles your data and privacy

[2]

Perplexity AI Terms of Service

Perplexity AI's terms of service and account policies

Step-by-Step Guide

Log in to Your Perplexity AI Account

Go to perplexity.ai and click 'Sign in' or 'Log in'. Enter your email address and password to access your account.

Tips

•Use the email address associated with your account
•If you have multiple accounts, verify which one to delete

Access Your Account Settings

Click on your profile icon or avatar, typically located in the top right corner. Select 'Settings' or 'Account Settings' from the menu.

Tips

•Account settings are in the user profile menu
•Look for settings or account options

Find Privacy and Data Options

In the Settings menu, look for 'Privacy', 'Delete Account', 'Data Management', or 'Account Management' section. This is where account deletion options are located.

Tips

•Scroll through settings to find deletion options
•Privacy sections typically contain deletion features

Request Account Deletion

Click on the 'Delete Account' button. Perplexity will display a confirmation dialog explaining what will be permanently deleted, including your search history and saved queries.

Warnings

•This action will permanently delete your account
•All search history and saved queries will be permanently deleted

Confirm Deletion

Review the deletion confirmation message. Enter your password if requested, and click the final confirm button to complete the account deletion process.

Tips

•Your account will be immediately inaccessible
•Complete data deletion from servers may take up to 30 days

Important Warnings

Permanent Loss of Search History

Deleting your Perplexity AI account will permanently remove all your search history, queries, and saved results. There is no way to recover this information after deletion.

Perplexity Pro Subscription Loss

If you have an active Perplexity Pro subscription, deleting your account will terminate it. Account deletion does not automatically refund prepaid subscription time.

No Account Recovery

Once your Perplexity AI account is deleted, it cannot be recovered. You will need to create a new account if you want to use Perplexity again in the future.

Loss of Saved Collections

If you've created saved searches or collections, these will be permanently deleted. Any research or information organized in Perplexity will be lost.

Query Data Usage

Your search queries and interactions may have been used for AI model training and research. Deleting your account does not remove data from existing datasets created before deletion.

Alternatives to Consider

Export Your Search History

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Before deleting your account, export your search history and saved queries to keep a personal record.

Pros

•Preserve your search history and research
•Keep saved collections locally
•Archive important queries and results
•Free through Perplexity support

Cons

•May require manual export or support request
•Processing time for export
•Must be done before deletion

5 min

Cancel Perplexity Pro Subscription

easy

Cancel your Perplexity Pro subscription while keeping your free account active to stop recurring charges.

Pros

•Stop subscription billing immediately
•Keep your account with free features
•Can resubscribe later if needed
•No permanent account deletion

Cons

•Account still exists on Perplexity servers
•Limited features on free plan
•Your search history is retained

2 min

Disable Search History Recording

easy

Turn off search history recording to prevent Perplexity from storing your future queries while keeping your account active.

Pros

•Stop recording new search history
•Maintain account access
•Can be reversed anytime
•Keeps existing queries for reference

Cons

•Does not delete past search history
•Account still exists
•May limit some features that depend on history

2 min

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Once your Perplexity AI account is permanently deleted, it cannot be recovered. You will need to create a new account if you want to use Perplexity again. Export your important data before deletion if needed.

References & Citations

[1]
Perplexity AI Privacy Policy
Information about how Perplexity AI handles your data and privacy
https://www.perplexity.ai/privacy
[2]
Perplexity AI Terms of Service
Perplexity AI's terms of service and account policies
https://www.perplexity.ai/terms

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Critical Warnings

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No Account Recovery
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Last Updated

November 10, 2025

Perplexity AI Account Deletion

How We Verified This Guide

Quick Information

Official Resources

Additional Resources

Step-by-Step Guide

Log in to Your Perplexity AI Account

Access Your Account Settings

Find Privacy and Data Options

Request Account Deletion

Confirm Deletion

Important Warnings

Permanent Loss of Search History

Perplexity Pro Subscription Loss

No Account Recovery

Loss of Saved Collections

Query Data Usage

Alternatives to Consider

Export Your Search History

Cancel Perplexity Pro Subscription

Disable Search History Recording

Frequently Asked Questions

References & Citations

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