What happens to my Tidal subscription when I delete my account?

Deleting your account does not automatically cancel your Tidal subscription. You must cancel your subscription separately through your account settings or payment provider to avoid continued billing. After cancellation, wait until the end of your billing period, then proceed with account deletion.

How can I transfer my Tidal playlists to another service?

You can use third-party playlist transfer services like Soundiiz, TuneMyMusic, or SongShift to export your Tidal playlists and import them to Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, or other streaming platforms. These services typically match songs by title and artist across platforms.

Will I lose my downloaded music when I delete my Tidal account?

Yes. Any music you've downloaded for offline listening through Tidal will no longer be accessible once your account is deleted. Tidal uses DRM (Digital Rights Management) protection, so downloaded files are tied to your active account and subscription. The files will not play after deletion.

What happens to my Tidal family plan when I delete my account?

If you are the primary account holder of a Tidal Family plan, deleting your account will terminate the entire family plan, affecting all members. Family members will lose access when your account is deleted. Make sure to notify all family members before proceeding with deletion.

Can I delete my Tidal account from the mobile app?

Account deletion options may vary between the mobile app and web browser. It's recommended to use the web browser at tidal.com for account deletion to ensure you can access all settings and see all warnings clearly. If the option is not available in the app, you must use the desktop website.

How long does it take for Tidal to delete my account and data?

Account deletion is typically processed immediately, making your account inaccessible right away. However, complete data deletion from Tidal's servers may take up to 30 days as per their data retention and privacy policies. Your subscription must be cancelled separately to stop billing.

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

Written & Verified By

Delete.Directory Content Team

Our team of privacy advocates and former social media employees verify every deletion process through hands-on testing.

This guide helps you permanently delete your Tidal 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

Tidal Support - Account Management

Official deletion guide from Tidal

Additional Resources

[1]

Tidal Privacy Policy

Details about how Tidal handles your data and privacy

[2]

Tidal Subscription Information

Information about managing your Tidal subscription and billing

Step-by-Step Guide

Log in to Your Tidal Account

Open your web browser and go to tidal.com or open the Tidal mobile app. Log in with your account credentials.

Tips

•Make sure you're logged into the correct account
•If you have multiple accounts, verify which one you want to delete
•Consider downloading your playlists or taking screenshots of your favorites before proceeding

Access Account Settings

Click on your profile icon or username in the top right corner of the Tidal interface, then select 'Settings' from the dropdown menu.

Tips

•On mobile, tap the 'My Collection' tab, then tap the settings icon
•Settings may also be accessed from the main menu

Navigate to Subscription Settings

In the Settings menu, find and click on 'Subscription' or 'Account' to access your account management options.

Tips

•If you have an active subscription, you'll need to cancel it first
•Make note of your subscription end date to avoid being charged again

Cancel Your Subscription (If Active)

If you have an active Tidal subscription (HiFi, HiFi Plus, or Family plan), click 'Manage Subscription' and cancel it. Wait for the confirmation.

Warnings

•Your subscription will remain active until the end of the current billing period
•You will lose access to HiFi quality and exclusive content after cancellation

Delete Your Account

After canceling your subscription, scroll down to find the 'Delete Account' option in your account settings. Click on it, read the warnings carefully, and confirm your decision to permanently delete your account.

Tips

•You may need to re-enter your password to confirm deletion
•Consider exporting your playlists to another service before deletion
•All your music library, playlists, and favorites will be permanently deleted

Important Warnings

Permanent Loss of Playlists and Favorites

All your curated playlists, favorite tracks, albums, and artists will be permanently deleted. There is no way to recover this data after deletion is complete.

HiFi Quality Music Access

You will lose access to Tidal's high-fidelity (HiFi) and Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) audio streams. If you're an audiophile, consider if you want to give up lossless audio quality.

Tidal Exclusive Content

You will lose access to Tidal-exclusive releases, live sessions, and content from artists that premiere exclusively on Tidal. Some content may not be available on other streaming platforms.

Subscription Must Be Cancelled Separately

Deleting your account does not automatically cancel your subscription. You must cancel your subscription first to avoid continued billing, even after your account is deleted.

No Account Recovery

Once your account is deleted, you cannot recover it. You will need to create a new account if you want to use Tidal again in the future, and you'll have to rebuild your entire music library and playlists from scratch.

Alternatives to Consider

Switch to Spotify

easy

Spotify is the world's most popular music streaming service with over 100 million tracks, personalized playlists, and a free tier option.

Pros

•Larger music catalog with over 100 million songs
•Superior recommendation algorithm and Discover Weekly playlists
•Free ad-supported tier available
•Better podcast integration and exclusive podcast content
•More social features like collaborative playlists and friend activity

Cons

•Default quality is 320kbps (not lossless like Tidal HiFi)
•No Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) audio
•Higher price for HiFi quality tier (Spotify HiFi)
•Pays artists less per stream compared to Tidal

30 min

Switch to Apple Music

easy

Apple Music offers lossless audio and spatial audio with Dolby Atmos at no extra cost, integrated seamlessly with Apple devices.

Pros

•Lossless audio (ALAC) up to 24-bit/192kHz at no extra cost
•Spatial audio with Dolby Atmos support
•Excellent integration with Apple ecosystem (iPhone, Mac, HomePod)
•Large catalog of over 100 million songs
•Better artist compensation rates than most competitors

Cons

•Not as good on non-Apple devices
•Less advanced music discovery than Spotify
•No free tier available
•Smaller selection of exclusive content compared to Tidal

30 min

Switch to Qobuz

medium

Qobuz is a high-resolution music streaming service focused on audiophile-quality sound and offers a music store for permanent downloads.

Pros

•True lossless streaming up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution
•No MQA compression - uses FLAC for transparent quality
•Option to purchase and download high-res files permanently
•Editorial content focused on music quality and artist information
•Better for classical music and jazz with detailed metadata

Cons

•Smaller catalog (around 70 million tracks) compared to Spotify or Apple Music
•Higher price point than competitors
•Less social features and music discovery tools
•Smaller user base and less third-party integration

30 min

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Once your Tidal account is permanently deleted, it cannot be recovered. You will need to create a new account if you want to use Tidal again. All your playlists, favorites, and listening history will be lost permanently. Make sure to export any important playlists before deleting your account.

References & Citations

[1]
Tidal Privacy Policy
Details about how Tidal handles your data and privacy
https://tidal.com/privacy
[2]
Tidal Subscription Information
Information about managing your Tidal subscription and billing
https://support.tidal.com/hc/en-us/sections/201305309-Subscriptions

All citations verified as of 11/11/2025. We regularly review and update all external links to ensure accuracy.

Found incorrect information?

We strive for accuracy. If something's outdated or wrong, let us know.

Report incorrect information

Quick Navigation

Related Guides

You might also want to delete these accounts

spotify

World's most popular music streaming platform with free and premium tiers

apple-music

Apple's streaming service with lossless audio and spatial audio support

youtube-music

Google's music streaming platform integrated with YouTube

Critical Warnings

Permanent Loss of Playlists and Favorites
All your curated playlists, favorite tracks, albums, and artists will be permanently deleted. There ...
HiFi Quality Music Access
You will lose access to Tidal's high-fidelity (HiFi) and Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) audio st...
Tidal Exclusive Content
You will lose access to Tidal-exclusive releases, live sessions, and content from artists that premi...

Last Updated

November 11, 2025

Tidal Account Deletion

How We Verified This Guide

Quick Information

Official Resources

Additional Resources

Step-by-Step Guide

Log in to Your Tidal Account

Access Account Settings

Navigate to Subscription Settings

Cancel Your Subscription (If Active)

Delete Your Account

Important Warnings

Permanent Loss of Playlists and Favorites

HiFi Quality Music Access

Tidal Exclusive Content

Subscription Must Be Cancelled Separately

No Account Recovery

Alternatives to Consider

Switch to Spotify

Switch to Apple Music

Switch to Qobuz

Frequently Asked Questions

References & Citations

Found incorrect information?

Quick Navigation

Related Guides

Critical Warnings

Tags