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This guide helps you permanently delete your Strava 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
5 minutes
Difficulty
easy
Steps
5 steps
Official Resources
Official deletion guide from Strava
Additional Resources
Official privacy policy explaining data deletion
Official guide on data handling after deletion
Legal terms regarding account closure
Step-by-Step Guide
Log into Strava on the web
Open a web browser and visit strava.com. Sign in with your credentials. Note that account deletion cannot be completed through the mobile app.
Tips
- •Use a desktop or mobile browser, not the Strava app
- •If you've forgotten your password, reset it before proceeding
Warnings
- •Account deletion is only available through the website, not the mobile app
Navigate to Settings
Click on your profile picture in the top right corner, then select 'Settings' from the dropdown menu.
Tips
- •The Settings menu contains all account management options
- •Consider downloading your data before deletion if you want to keep records
Access account deletion
In the Settings menu, scroll down the left sidebar and click on 'My Account'. At the bottom of the page, you'll find the option 'Delete Your Account' or 'Request Account Deletion'.
Tips
- •The delete option is usually at the very bottom of the My Account page
- •Strava allows you to download your data before deletion
Confirm deletion
Strava will ask you to confirm your decision. Read the warning about what will be deleted, then click 'Yes, I want to delete my account' or similar confirmation button.
Tips
- •Review the list of what will be deleted before confirming
- •Make sure you've backed up any important activities or data
Warnings
- •All your activities, routes, photos, and achievements will be permanently deleted
Verify deletion via email
Check your registered email for a confirmation message from Strava. Click the verification link in the email to finalize the deletion. Your account will be permanently deleted once confirmed.
Tips
- •Check your spam folder if you don't see the email within a few minutes
- •The verification link typically expires after 24 hours
- •Save the confirmation email for your records
Important Warnings
Permanent data loss
Subscription must be cancelled separately
Club and challenge participation
Connected apps and devices
Segment records
Processing time
Alternatives to Consider
Make your profile private
Instead of deleting, you can make your profile and all activities completely private so only you can see them.
Pros
- •Preserves all your activity history and achievements
- •Can still use Strava for personal tracking
- •Can be reversed at any time
Cons
- •Data remains on Strava servers
- •Account still exists and could be compromised
- •Still subject to Strava's data policies
Hide individual activities
Keep your account but hide specific activities from your public profile while maintaining others.
Pros
- •Selective privacy control
- •Keeps training data for personal analysis
- •Maintains club memberships and connections
Cons
- •Activities still stored on Strava servers
- •Requires manual management of privacy settings
- •Doesn't address overall privacy concerns
Download data and switch platforms
Export all your Strava data before deletion and migrate to an alternative fitness tracking platform.
Pros
- •Retains your historical activity data
- •Can choose a platform with better privacy features
- •Maintains your training records
Cons
- •Requires time to export and import data
- •May lose some Strava-specific features
- •Need to learn a new platform
Frequently Asked Questions
No, account deletion is only available through the Strava website. You must log in via a web browser (desktop or mobile) to delete your account.
References & Citations
- [1]Strava Privacy Policy
Official privacy policy explaining data deletion
https://www.strava.com/legal/privacy
- [2]Strava Data Deletion Information
Official guide on data handling after deletion
https://support.strava.com/hc/en-us/articles/216918437-Strava-Privacy-and-You
- [3]
All citations verified as of 11/8/2025. We regularly review and update all external links to ensure accuracy.
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November 8, 2025