How to delete your account from YouTube
Before proceeding, ensure you are logged into the Google account associated with your YouTube account.
Steps to delete your account
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Login to your Google Account:
- Go to Google Account and sign in with your credentials.
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Access YouTube Settings:
- Navigate to YouTube and ensure you are logged in.
- Click on your profile picture in the top right corner.
- Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
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Go to Advanced Settings:
- In the left-hand menu, click on "Advanced settings" under the "Account" section.
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Delete Your Channel:
- Scroll down and click on "Delete channel." You may be prompted to re-enter your Google account password.
- You will be redirected to a page where you can choose to either hide your channel or permanently delete it. Select "I want to permanently delete my content."
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Confirm Deletion:
- Check the boxes to confirm that you understand the implications of deleting your channel.
- Click "Delete my content."
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Final Confirmation:
- You may be asked to enter your email address to confirm the deletion. Enter your email and click "Delete my content" again.
Notes
- Deleting your YouTube channel will permanently remove all your videos, comments, messages, playlists, and history.
- This action is irreversible. Ensure you have backed up any content you wish to keep before proceeding.
- If you only want to hide your channel temporarily, you can choose the "I want to hide my channel" option instead of deleting it.
- If you encounter any issues, you can contact YouTube support for assistance.