How to Permanently Delete Your Netflix Account in 2025
Step-by-step instructions to permanently delete your Netflix account. Learn how to cancel subscription and remove your profile and viewing data for good.
Before you begin
- Time required: ~2 minutes
- Account retention: Netflix keeps your data for 10 months after cancellation
- Access: You can watch until the end of your current billing period
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Steps
- Sign in to Netflix and hover over your profile name, then select Account.
- Under Membership & Billing, click Cancel Membership.
- Confirm cancellation by clicking Finish Cancellation.
- Your account will remain active until the end of your billing period, then automatically close after 10 months of inactivity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Netflix permanently delete my account data?
Netflix keeps your account data for 10 months after cancellation. After 10 months of inactivity, your account and all viewing history are permanently deleted.
Can I download my Netflix viewing history?
Yes. In your Account settings, go to Privacy and click Download your information to get your viewing activity and account data.
Will I get a refund if I cancel my Netflix subscription?
Netflix doesn't provide refunds, but you can continue watching until the end of your current billing period.