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This guide helps you permanently delete your Prime Video 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
4 minutes
Difficulty
easy
Steps
5 steps
Official Resources
Official deletion guide from Prime Video
Additional Resources
Official privacy policy explaining data deletion and retention
Information about subscription management and cancellation
Legal terms regarding account closure and data
Step-by-Step Guide
Save Your Watchlist and Preferences
Before canceling, screenshot or note down your watchlist, favorites, and viewing preferences. Most streaming services don't provide data export.
Tips
- •Screenshot your watchlist and continue watching list
- •Note your favorite shows and movies
- •Save viewing preferences and profile settings
Cancel Your Subscription
Navigate to account settings and cancel your Prime Video subscription. You can typically continue watching until the end of your billing period.
Tips
- •Cancel through the platform you subscribed on
- •Use service until billing period ends
- •No refunds for unused time
Remove Downloaded Content
Delete any downloaded shows or movies from your devices to free up storage. This content will become unplayable after cancellation anyway.
Tips
- •Check all devices for downloaded content
- •Free up storage space
Delete Your Account
Access account settings and look for delete or close account option. Some services require contacting support for full account deletion.
Tips
- •Look for 'Delete Account' in settings
- •May need to contact customer support
- •Request confirmation of deletion
Warnings
- •Account deletion is permanent
Confirm Deletion
Verify your account is deleted by checking for confirmation email. Uninstall apps from all devices.
Tips
- •Save confirmation email
- •Uninstall streaming apps
- •Verify no future charges
Important Warnings
All Viewing History and Watchlist Lost
Downloaded Content Becomes Inaccessible
Profile Settings Deleted
No Content Access After Cancellation
Cannot Transfer Watchlist
Account Recovery May Be Limited
Alternatives to Consider
Cancel Subscription But Keep Account
Cancel your subscription but maintain your account with watchlist intact. You can resubscribe anytime.
Pros
- •Keep watchlist and viewing history
- •No subscription costs
- •Easy to resubscribe later
Cons
- •Account data remains on servers
- •No content access without subscription
Pause Subscription if Available
Some services allow subscription pauses. This suspends billing while preserving your account data.
Pros
- •No charges during pause
- •All data preserved
- •Easy to resume
Cons
- •Limited pause duration
- •Not all services offer this
Switch to Alternative Streaming Service
Note your watchlist and migrate to Netflix, Hulu, or other streaming platforms for similar content.
Pros
- •Try different content libraries
- •Compare pricing and features
- •Fresh recommendations
Cons
- •Cannot transfer viewing history
- •Different content catalogs
- •May cost more or less
Frequently Asked Questions
Go to account settings and select cancel subscription. You'll need to cancel through the same platform you subscribed on (web, Apple, Google, etc.).
References & Citations
- [1]Prime Video Privacy Policy
Official privacy policy explaining data deletion and retention
https://www.amazon.com/privacy
- [2]Prime Video Subscription Terms
Information about subscription management and cancellation
https://www.amazon.com/terms
- [3]Prime Video Terms of Service
Legal terms regarding account closure and data
https://www.amazon.com/tos
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Critical Warnings
All Viewing History and Watchlist Lost
Your watchlist, viewing history, and continue watching list will be permanently deleted....
Downloaded Content Becomes Inaccessible
All downloaded shows and movies will become unplayable after subscription ends....
Profile Settings Deleted
All profile preferences, parental controls, and personalized recommendations will be lost....
Last Updated
November 8, 2025