What happens to my messages after deletion?

Your messages remain visible in all workspaces but show as posted by 'Deactivated account' or similar. Messages are not automatically deleted. If you want messages removed, delete them manually before deleting your account.

Can I delete my account if I own a workspace?

No. You must transfer workspace ownership to another member or permanently delete the workspace before you can delete your account. Slack prevents deletion to avoid creating ownerless workspaces.

Will workspace admins still have my data?

Possibly. If workspace admins have exported workspace data before your deletion, those exports may include your messages and profile information. Exported data is retained separately from active accounts.

How do I leave a workspace without deleting my account?

Click on the workspace name, go to Settings & administration, and select 'Leave workspace'. This removes you from that specific workspace while keeping your account and other workspace memberships active.

Can I delete my account from the mobile app?

While you can access account settings from mobile, it's easier to delete from the desktop app or web browser. The account settings page opens in a browser regardless of where you start.

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

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Quick Information

Time Required

5 minutes

Difficulty

easy

Steps

5 steps

Official Resources

Slack Help - Delete Your Slack Account

Official deletion guide from Slack

Additional Resources

[1]

Export Your Slack Data

How workspace admins can export data before deletion

[2]

Slack Privacy Policy

Understanding how Slack and Salesforce handle your data and privacy

[3]

Leave a Slack Workspace

How to leave workspaces without deleting your entire account

Step-by-Step Guide

Handle Workspace Ownership

If you own any Slack workspaces, you must either transfer ownership to another member or delete those workspaces before you can delete your account. Check all workspaces where you're the owner.

Tips

•Go to workspace settings to transfer ownership
•You can only delete account after resolving ownership
•Consider exporting important messages first

Access Slack Account Settings

Open Slack and click on your workspace name in the top left. Select 'Settings & administration' and then 'Account settings'. This opens your account page in a web browser.

Tips

•This opens in your default web browser
•Works from desktop app or web interface

Navigate to Account Deletion

On your Account Settings page, click on 'Delete Account' in the left sidebar. Slack will display information about what happens when you delete your account.

Warnings

•This deletes your account across ALL Slack workspaces
•Messages you sent will remain but show as deleted user

Confirm Account Deletion

Read through Slack's information about deletion consequences. Enter your password to verify your identity and confirm you want to delete your account.

Tips

•Make sure you've saved any important data
•Leave workspaces individually if you only want to leave some

Complete Deletion

Click the final 'Delete Account' button to permanently delete your Slack account. Your account is immediately deactivated and you'll be logged out of all workspaces.

Warnings

•Account deletion is immediate and permanent
•Cannot be undone after confirmation

Important Warnings

Deletes Account Across ALL Workspaces

When you delete your Slack account, you're removed from ALL Slack workspaces you're a member of, not just one. If you only want to leave specific workspaces, use the 'Leave workspace' option instead. Account deletion affects your entire Slack identity.

Must Transfer Workspace Ownership First

If you own any Slack workspaces, you cannot delete your account until you transfer ownership to another member or permanently delete those workspaces. Slack prevents deletion to avoid creating ownerless workspaces.

Messages Remain as Deleted User

Your messages in all workspaces remain visible after account deletion, but they show as posted by 'Deactivated account' or similar. Your messages are not automatically deleted. If you want messages removed, delete them manually before deleting your account.

Immediate and Permanent Deletion

Slack account deletion is immediate and permanent with no grace period or recovery option. Once you confirm deletion, you're immediately logged out of all workspaces and cannot recover your account. There is no undo.

Email Can Be Reused

After deletion, you can use the same email address to create a new Slack account. However, you'll need to be re-invited to any workspaces you want to join, and none of your previous messages or data will be restored.

Profile Information May Be Retained

Workspace admins may retain exported data that includes your profile information and messages even after you delete your account. Slack's data retention depends on workspace settings and legal requirements.

Alternatives to Consider

Leave Individual Workspaces

easy

Instead of deleting your account, leave only the specific Slack workspaces you no longer want to be part of. This keeps your account active for other workspaces.

Pros

•Maintain access to other workspaces
•Can rejoin workspaces if invited again
•Account and profile preserved
•More selective than full deletion

Cons

•Account still exists on Slack
•Messages remain in left workspaces
•Workspace admins can still see your data
•Doesn't address privacy concerns

2 min

Delete Messages Before Account Deletion

hard

Before deleting your account, manually delete your messages from important conversations in all workspaces. This removes your content while the account deletion removes your profile.

Pros

•Removes your actual message content
•More thorough privacy protection
•Can be selective about what to delete
•Reduces data left behind

Cons

•Extremely time-consuming for active users
•No bulk delete option
•Some messages may be in exports
•Affects conversation threads

120 min

Update Profile to Minimal Information

easy

Before deleting or as an alternative, remove all profile information: photo, bio, phone number, and other personal details. Use a generic name.

Pros

•Reduces personal information visibility
•Can keep account for necessary workspaces
•Quick process
•Reversible

Cons

•Account still active
•Messages remain with content
•Workspace admins still have historical data
•Doesn't fully address privacy

10 min

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Deleting your Slack account removes you from ALL workspaces you're a member of. If you only want to leave specific workspaces, use the 'Leave workspace' option instead of deleting your entire account.

References & Citations

[1]
Export Your Slack Data
How workspace admins can export data before deletion
https://slack.com/help/articles/201658943-Export-your-workspace-data
[2]
Slack Privacy Policy
Understanding how Slack and Salesforce handle your data and privacy
https://slack.com/trust/privacy/privacy-policy
[3]
Leave a Slack Workspace
How to leave workspaces without deleting your entire account
https://slack.com/help/articles/203953146-Leave-a-workspace

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Last Updated

November 8, 2025

Slack Account Deletion

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Quick Information

Official Resources

Additional Resources

Step-by-Step Guide

Handle Workspace Ownership

Access Slack Account Settings

Navigate to Account Deletion

Confirm Account Deletion

Complete Deletion

Important Warnings

Deletes Account Across ALL Workspaces

Must Transfer Workspace Ownership First

Messages Remain as Deleted User

Immediate and Permanent Deletion

Email Can Be Reused

Profile Information May Be Retained

Alternatives to Consider

Leave Individual Workspaces

Delete Messages Before Account Deletion

Update Profile to Minimal Information

Frequently Asked Questions

References & Citations

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