How To Delete Your YouTube Account
Do you want to delete your YouTube account, but you don’t know how to do it? We’ll show you how to do just that!
Before You Delete Your YouTube Account
Deleting a YouTube account cannot be undone, so before you take this drastic step, consider the following:
- Your other accounts: If your YouTube account is linked to other Google services like Gmail or Google Drive, deleting your YouTube account will also delete those accounts as well.
- Your content: Any videos, comments, playlists, or messages that you have posted on YouTube will be lost forever.
- Your channel: If you have a YouTube channel, that will be gone as well, along with your subscribers.
Steps To Delete Your YouTube Account
1. Go to YouTube.
2. Click on your profile picture in the top right corner.
3. Click on “Settings”.
4. Scroll to the bottom of the page and select “Delete channel”.
5. Click the “Delete my content” button.
6. Confirm your decision.
7. Click the “Delete” button.
Conclusion
If you’ve decided that you do want to delete your YouTube account, the steps above will guide you to do so. Once it’s deleted, it cannot be recovered, so make sure you’re absolutely sure before you do it.
1. Can I delete my Youtube account from the Youtube App?
No, you cannot delete your Youtube account from the Youtube app. You can only delete your Youtube account by using your computer and by visiting Youtube’s website.
4. Is there a way to deactivate my Youtube account instead of deleting it?
Yes, you can deactivate your Youtube account. To do so, go to your account settings, find the “Deactivate your channel” section, and choose “Deactivate” on the bottom right. After confirming your choice, your account will be deactivated. You will not be able to sign into your account until you reactivate it.
5. Will deleting my Youtube account delete all my uploaded videos as well?
Deleting your YouTube account will delete all of your uploaded videos as well. Your account and all associated data, including all uploaded videos, will be permanently deleted, and there is no way to restore it.
3. Will I be able to recover my Youtube account if I delete it?
Yes, you can recover your YouTube account if you delete it. Note, though, that depending on why and how you delete it, there may be certain limitations to account recovery. Generally, YouTube allows users to recover accounts within 30 days of deleting them. After this period, YouTube may permanently delete data associated with your account.
2. How will deleting my Youtube account affect my other connected accounts or subscriptions?
Deleting your YouTube account can also delete any content you have created, including playlists and uploaded videos. You will also lose your YouTube username and all associated information like comments or subscriptions. Any other accounts associated with your YouTube account, such as Google+ or Gmail, will not be affected by deleting the YouTube account. Subscriptions and payment information linked to your YouTube account will be lost and cannot be retrieved. If you have any premium benefits linked to your account, such as YouTube Music or YouTube TV, they will also be cancelled immediately.
What happens when I delete my YouTube account?
When you delete your YouTube account, any content you have uploaded, including videos, comments, messages, playlists, and subscriptions, will be permanently removed from the platform. Your username and profile information will also be deleted. Any channels you own will also be deleted, as well as any data associated with those channels, including videos, comments, messages, and subscribers.