How to Permanently Delete Your Discord Account in 2025
Step-by-step instructions to permanently delete your Discord account. Learn how to remove your profile, servers, messages and data for good.
Before you begin
- Time required: ~2 minutes
- Grace period: 14 days to recover by logging back in
- Server ownership: Transfer any owned servers first or they'll be deleted
🔗 Go directly to Discord account deletion help
Steps
- Click the gear icon next to your username in the bottom-left to open User Settings.
- Scroll down and click My Account, then scroll down to find Delete Account.
- Enter your password and click Delete Account to confirm permanent deletion.
- Your account will be disabled for 14 days, then permanently deleted if you don't log back in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I recover my Discord account after deletion?
You have 14 days to recover your account by simply logging back in. After 14 days, your account is permanently deleted and cannot be recovered.
What happens to servers I own when I delete my account?
You must transfer ownership of any servers you own before deleting your account, or the servers will be deleted along with your account.
Will my messages be deleted from other servers?
Your messages will remain visible in servers and DMs, but will show as coming from a deleted account. The content stays but is no longer linked to your profile.