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This guide helps you permanently delete your YouTube Music 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 YouTube Music
Additional Resources
Details about how Google handles your data and privacy
Information about YouTube Music Premium subscription and features
Step-by-Step Guide
Log in to Your Google Account
Open your web browser and go to myaccount.google.com. Log in with your Google account credentials that are connected to YouTube Music.
Tips
- •Make sure you're logged into the correct Google account
- •If you have multiple Google accounts, verify which one has YouTube Music data you want to delete
Navigate to Data & Privacy Settings
From your Google Account dashboard, click on 'Data & privacy' in the left sidebar menu. This section manages all your Google service data.
Tips
- •You can also search for 'YouTube Music' in the account settings search bar
- •The Data & privacy section controls data for all Google services
Find YouTube Music Data Settings
Scroll down to the 'Download or delete your data' section. Click on 'Delete a Google service' to see options for removing individual services.
Tips
- •This allows you to delete YouTube Music without affecting your main YouTube or Google account
- •Look for the trash can icon next to 'Delete a Google service'
Select YouTube Music for Deletion
In the list of Google services, find YouTube Music. Click the trash icon or 'Delete' button next to it. You may need to re-enter your password to confirm your identity.
Warnings
- •This will permanently delete all your YouTube Music data
- •All playlists, liked songs, and uploaded music will be permanently removed
Confirm Deletion and Review Warnings
Google will show you detailed information about what will be deleted, including playlists, uploads, and listening history. Read through the warnings carefully, check the confirmation boxes, and click 'Delete YouTube Music' to proceed.
Tips
- •Consider downloading your YouTube Music data before deletion if you want to keep playlists or uploads
- •Make note of any active YouTube Music Premium subscription that may need to be cancelled separately
Important Warnings
All Music Data Will Be Permanently Lost
YouTube Music Premium Subscription
Uploaded Music Files Lost Forever
Shared Playlists Will Be Affected
Main YouTube Account Unaffected
Alternatives to Consider
Switch to Spotify
Spotify is the world's most popular music streaming service with over 100 million songs, podcasts, and personalized playlists.
Pros
- •Extensive music library with over 100 million songs
- •Superior playlist discovery and recommendation algorithms
- •Free tier available with ads
- •Cross-platform support on all major devices
- •Collaborative playlists and social features
- •Podcast integration
Cons
- •Free tier has limited skips and lower audio quality
- •No ability to upload your own music files
- •Premium subscription required for offline downloads
- •Some exclusive content may not be available
Switch to Apple Music
Apple Music offers a comprehensive streaming service with over 100 million songs, seamless integration with Apple devices, and lossless audio quality.
Pros
- •High-quality lossless and spatial audio available
- •Seamless integration with Apple ecosystem (iPhone, iPad, Mac, HomePod)
- •Ability to upload and sync your personal music library
- •Large catalog with exclusive releases and radio shows
- •No ads on any tier
- •Family plan available
Cons
- •No free tier - subscription required for full access
- •Limited features on non-Apple devices
- •User interface can be less intuitive than competitors
- •Discovery features not as advanced as Spotify
Switch to Amazon Music
Amazon Music Unlimited provides access to 100 million songs with integration into the Amazon ecosystem and Alexa devices.
Pros
- •Included with Amazon Prime subscription (limited catalog)
- •Unlimited tier has extensive music library
- •High-quality audio options available
- •Excellent integration with Alexa and Echo devices
- •Competitive pricing, especially for Prime members
- •Podcast support
Cons
- •Prime Music has limited catalog compared to competitors
- •User interface less polished than Spotify or Apple Music
- •Discovery and recommendation features are less sophisticated
- •Limited social features and playlist sharing
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! YouTube Music data can be deleted independently from your main YouTube account. Deleting YouTube Music will not affect your YouTube videos, subscriptions, comments, or watch history. These are separate services within your Google account.
References & Citations
- [1]Google Privacy Policy
Details about how Google handles your data and privacy
https://policies.google.com/privacy
- [2]YouTube Music Premium
Information about YouTube Music Premium subscription and features
https://support.google.com/youtubemusic/answer/6308261
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Last Updated
November 11, 2025