AI chatbots like ChatGPT offer incredible capabilities, but if you’re ready to cancel your account, we’ve got you covered. Deleting your ChatGPT profile can be done easily from a desktop or mobile device. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you through the account deletion process.
Deleting your ChatGPT account: What to expect
Before you delete your ChatGPT account, here are a few things you should know:
- Your access to the account will be immediately revoked upon deletion.
- Deletion is permanent, and there is no way to retrieve your account once deleted.
- OpenAI states that access to the API will also be deleted.
- Deleting your account removes all account data, including profile, conversations, and API usage.
- The email address or phone number associated with the deleted account cannot be used to create new accounts.
How to delete a free ChatGPT account
Step 1: Log in to your ChatGPT account and select your username from the lower-left corner of the screen.
Step 2: Choose Settings from the menu that appears.
Step 3: Click on Data controls in the left-hand column, then select the red Delete button.
Step 4: Read through the disclaimer, enter your email address, and type DELETE to confirm your account deletion.
Step 5: Click on Permanently delete my account to complete the deletion process.
How to delete a ChatGPT Plus account
If you have a ChatGPT Plus account, here’s how you can delete it:
Step 1: Go to ChatGPT and click on My Plan in the left column.
Step 2: Select Manage my subscription from the popup menu.
Step 3: Click on Cancel Plan on the final page.
Note: If you subscribed via iPhone or Android, cancel your account through the respective platform.
Can ChatGPT keep using your personal data?
After deleting your free or paid ChatGPT account, OpenAI will retain your personal data for up to 30 days before permanently erasing it from their archives.
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