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This guide helps you permanently delete your SoundCloud 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 SoundCloud
Additional Resources
Official privacy policy explaining data deletion and retention
Information for creators about content and account management
Legal terms regarding account closure
Step-by-Step Guide
Download Your Uploaded Tracks
If you're a creator, download all your original tracks before deletion. Go to your profile, select each track, click the three dots menu, and choose 'Download file' if enabled.
Tips
- •Download original high-quality files of your uploads
- •Save track artwork and descriptions separately
- •Export your follower list if you want to contact them elsewhere
- •Screenshot your stats and play counts for records
Warnings
- •All uploaded content will be permanently deleted
Cancel SoundCloud Go+ Subscription
If you have a SoundCloud Go+ subscription, cancel it before deleting your account. Go to Settings > Subscriptions > Cancel subscription to avoid future charges.
Tips
- •You can use Go+ features until the end of billing period
- •No refunds for unused subscription time
- •Download offline tracks before subscription ends
Save Playlists and Liked Tracks
Export or note down your playlists and liked tracks if you want to recreate them on another platform. SoundCloud doesn't provide automatic export, so manual documentation is necessary.
Tips
- •Screenshot your playlists
- •Note track names and artists for important favorites
- •Use third-party tools if available for playlist export
Delete Your Account
Log in to SoundCloud on the web, go to Settings, scroll down to 'Delete account,' and click it. Confirm your password and follow the prompts to permanently delete your account.
Tips
- •Must be done from the website, not mobile app
- •Read all warnings about permanent data loss
- •Deletion is immediate with no grace period
Warnings
- •Account deletion is permanent and cannot be undone
Confirm Deletion
After confirming deletion, your account and all content will be permanently removed. You may receive a confirmation email. All your uploads, playlists, comments, and profile data will be deleted.
Tips
- •Uninstall SoundCloud mobile apps
- •Your email becomes available for new account creation
- •Check email for deletion confirmation
Warnings
- •All creator content and statistics are permanently lost
Important Warnings
All Uploaded Tracks Permanently Deleted
Creator Statistics and Analytics Lost Forever
Follower Relationships Severed
Playlists and Liked Tracks Deleted
Comments and Community Contributions Removed
SoundCloud Profile URL Becomes Unavailable
Alternatives to Consider
Make All Tracks Private Instead of Deleting
Instead of deleting your account, make all your tracks private. This removes them from public view while preserving your account, stats, and the ability to return later.
Pros
- •Keep all upload statistics
- •Preserve follower relationships
- •Can make tracks public again anytime
- •Maintain your SoundCloud URL
Cons
- •Account data still exists on SoundCloud
- •Tracks still stored on their servers
- •May receive occasional emails
Cancel Go+ and Use Free Version
Cancel your SoundCloud Go+ subscription but keep your free account for discovering music and maintaining your upload library.
Pros
- •No subscription costs
- •Keep all uploads and playlists
- •Continue discovering music
- •Upload limit remains (based on free tier)
Cons
- •Ads return to listening experience
- •No offline listening
- •Limited skips and lower quality audio
Migrate Content to Alternative Platform
Download all your tracks and upload them to alternative platforms like Bandcamp, Spotify for Artists, or YouTube Music before deleting SoundCloud.
Pros
- •Maintain your music presence
- •Try different platforms and audiences
- •Keep your content portfolio
- •Potentially better monetization options
Cons
- •Cannot transfer followers or stats
- •Different platform features and audiences
- •Time-consuming to re-upload content
Frequently Asked Questions
Log in to SoundCloud on the web, go to Settings, scroll down to 'Delete account,' confirm your password, and follow the prompts. Account deletion must be done from the website, not the mobile app.
References & Citations
- [1]SoundCloud Privacy Policy
Official privacy policy explaining data deletion and retention
https://soundcloud.com/pages/privacy
- [2]SoundCloud Creator Guide
Information for creators about content and account management
https://help.soundcloud.com/hc/en-us/categories/115000140928
- [3]
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Last Updated
November 8, 2025