How to Permanently Delete Your Samsung Account
Last reviewed: October 2026 · Independent guide, not affiliated with Samsung
A Samsung account is used for Galaxy features such as Samsung Cloud, Find My Mobile (SmartThings Find), Samsung Wallet, Galaxy Store and SmartThings. Deleting it removes the data stored with those services.
Remove the account from every phone, tablet and watch first — reactivation lock can stop a device from being set up again if it is still linked.
At a glance
- Time required: About 10 minutes
- Devices: Sign out on every Galaxy device first
- What is lost: Samsung Cloud data, Wallet cards, Galaxy Store purchases, SmartThings setup
- Reversible?: No — deletion is permanent
Samsung Account (official site) ↗
Before you delete
- Back up data stored in Samsung Cloud or Samsung Notes sync.
- Remove Samsung Wallet cards and cancel subscriptions bought through Galaxy Store.
- Turn off reactivation lock and sign out of the account on each device.
- Re-set SmartThings devices under another account if needed.
How to delete your Samsung account
- On a computer, go to account.samsung.com and sign in.
- Open Profile (or Account / Security) and find Delete account at the bottom.
- Read the consequences, tick the agreement boxes and click Delete.
- Enter your password to confirm.
- On a Galaxy phone you can also go to Settings > your name > Sign out first, then delete on the website.
Menus change often. If a button has moved, use the search box in the app's settings or the official help link above.
Sign out vs delete
Signing out on a phone only removes the account from that device. Deleting on account.samsung.com removes the account and its data entirely.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my Galaxy phone still work?
Yes. Some features (Samsung Cloud, Find My Mobile, Wallet) need an account to work.
Can I recover a deleted Samsung account?
No. Create a new one if needed.
Does deleting my Samsung account affect my Google account?
No. They are separate accounts.
Why does my phone ask for the old Samsung account after reset?
Reactivation lock was on. Sign out of the account on the phone before deleting it.