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ChatGPT is one of the most popular AI assistants, but growing concerns about AI privacy, data security, and OpenAI as a company have spurred people to look up how to delete ChatGPT.
If you’ve decided it’s time to move on from ChatGPT — whether for privacy or moral reasons, to reduce your digital footprint, or simply because you’ve found a better ChatGPT alternative — this guide will walk you through exactly how to delete your ChatGPT account, cancel your subscription, and export your data before you go.
How to delete your ChatGPT account
What to do before deleting your ChatGPT account
What happens after your ChatGPT account is deleted?
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How to delete your ChatGPT account
Deleting your ChatGPT account is permanent and cannot be undone. Before you proceed, ensure that you’re ready to delete your ChatGPT account.
ChatGPT offers several methods for account deletion:
Delete your account directly in ChatGPT on web
1. Go to chatgpt.com and log in.
2. Click on your profile icon in the bottom-left corner.
3. Select Settings → Account → Delete account → Delete . If you haven’t logged in within the last ten minutes, you’ll be prompted to log in again.
4. In the confirmation screen, type your account email address and the word DELETE into the input fields.
5. Click Permanently delete my account to complete the deletion.
Delete your account through OpenAI’s Privacy Portal
1. Go to privacy.openai.com.
2. Click Make a Privacy Request in the top-right corner.
3. Select I have a consumer ChatGPT account .
4. Click Delete my ChatGPT account and follow the prompts to request your account deletion.
Delete your account on iOS
1. Open the ChatGPT app on your iOS device.
2. Tap the two horizontal lines in the top-left corner to open the menu.
3. Tap your user icon in the top-right corner.
4. Scroll down and select Data controls .
5. Select Delete account .
6. In the confirmation modal that appears, tap Delete account .
Delete your account on Android
1. Open the ChatGPT app on your Android device.
2. Tap the two horizontal lines in the top-left corner to open the menu.
3. Tap your user icon in the top-right corner.
4. Scroll down and select Data controls .
5. Select Delete OpenAI account .
6. In the confirmation modal that appears, tap Delete OpenAI account .
OpenAI will delete your data within 30 days, with certain exceptions. According to OpenAI’s privacy policy, even if your account is deleted, they may retain certain information for legal compliance, fraud prevention, or safety purposes. The exact retention period and what data is kept isn’t always immediately obvious, which is one reason many privacy-conscious users are switching to alternatives.
What to do before deleting your ChatGPT account
Before deleting your account, you should first export any conversations or information you’d like to keep. If you have a paid ChatGPT subscription, it’s best to cancel it before deleting your account to prevent future charges.
Export your ChatGPT data
You can export your ChatGPT data through a web browser. This applies even for the ChatGPT app on iOS and Android, which redirects you to export your data through web. Here’s how:
1. Go to chatgpt.com and log in.
2. Click your profile icon in the bottom-left corner.
3. Select Settings → Data controls.
4. Look for the Export data section, then click Export.
5. Click Confirm Export in the pop-up window.
You’ll receive an email notifying you when your export is complete and ready to download. This process can take a few hours to several days, depending on how much data you have.
Note: Your data will be exported as a ZIP file containing JSON files and an HTML file with your conversations, account information, uploaded or created images, and other data associated with your account. The download link in this email will expire after 24 hours, after which you’ll have to repeat the process if you don’t export by then.
Cancel your ChatGPT subscription
If you have a ChatGPT subscription, you should cancel it before deleting your account. Otherwise, you may continue to be charged even after your account is deleted.
If you subscribed through the ChatGPT website:
1. Go to chatgpt.com and log in.
2. Click your profile icon in the bottom-left corner.
3. Select Settings → Billing → Cancel subscription .
4. Click Cancel subscription in the popup.
You’ll receive an email confirmation of your cancellation. Your subscription will remain active until the end of your current billing period, but you won’t be charged again.
If you subscribed through the iOS App Store:
Open the Settings app on your iOS device (not the ChatGPT app).
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