How to Delete Your YouTube Account (2025 Step-by-Step Guide)

Have you reached a point where you’re ready to part ways with YouTube? Maybe you’re starting fresh with a new channel, prioritizing your online privacy, or simply taking a break from the platform. Whatever your reason, this comprehensive guide will walk you through the process of permanently deleting your YouTube account on both your computer and mobile devices. We’ll cover everything you need to know, ensuring a smooth and informed deletion process.

Important Note: Deleting your YouTube account is a permanent action. This means all your uploaded videos, playlists, comments, subscriptions, and watch history will be erased. Before proceeding, consider backing up any data you wish to save. This is an irreversible process.

Frequently Asked Questions About YouTube Account Deletion

Before we dive into the how-to, let’s address some common questions to clarify the process and ease any concerns:

• Is a YouTube account the same as a Google account? No. Your YouTube account is a service associated with your Google account. Deleting your YouTube account won’t automatically delete your Google account (which gives access to Gmail, Google Drive, etc.). You can delete your YouTube account while keeping your Google account intact, or you can choose to delete both.
• What happens to my Google account if I delete my YouTube account? Nothing immediately. Your Google account remains active and functional. However, if you later decide to delete your Google account, it will also delete all associated services, including your YouTube account if it still exists.

Now that we’ve cleared up those questions, let’s get started!

Deleting Your YouTube Account on Mobile (Android & iOS)

Whether you’re an Android or iOS user, the steps for deleting your YouTube account on mobile are nearly identical. We’ll provide a general guide that works for both.

Open the YouTube App: Launch the YouTube application on your smartphone or tablet.

1- Access Your Profile: Tap your profile icon, usually located in the top-right corner of the screen.

2- Manage Your Google Account: Select “Manage your Google Account” from the profile settings menu. This will open your Google Account settings in a web browser or within the app itself.

3- Navigate to Data & Privacy: Scroll through the Google Account settings and tap “Data & privacy“

4- Delete a Google Service: Scroll down the “Data & privacy” screen and tap “Delete a Google service“.

5- Enter Your Password: You will be prompted to enter your Google account password. Enter your password and tap “Next.”

6- Choose YouTube: A list of Google services will appear. Locate the “YouTube” option and tap the trash can icon (delete icon) next to it.

7- Choose to Permanently Delete Content: You will be presented with options. Select “I want to permanently delete my content.”

8- Confirm Deletion: Check both boxes to confirm that you understand the consequences of deleting your content and tap “Delete my content”

9- Enter Email Address: You will then be asked to type your email address associated with the YouTube account.

10- Finalize Deletion: Tap “Delete my content” one last time to confirm the deletion.

Congratulations! You have successfully deleted your YouTube account from your mobile device.

Important Considerations: While your YouTube account and its content are gone, some traces of your activity (like comments you’ve made) might persist on the internet.

Deleting Your Google Account (Optional, but Recommended)

If you want to completely erase all traces associated with the YouTube account, you should also delete the associated Google account. Proceed with caution and ensure you’ve backed up any crucial data. This action is irreversible.

1. Access Google Account Settings: Follow steps 1-4 from the mobile deletion process above.
2. Delete Your Google Account: Scroll down in the “Data & privacy” section and select “Delete your Google Account.”
3. Review and Acknowledge: Carefully review the information about what will be deleted. Check both boxes confirming that you understand the consequences.
4. Delete Account: Tap the “Delete account” button.

You’ve now completely removed all traces of your YouTube account and its associated Google account from your mobile device.

Deleting Your YouTube Account on Your Computer

Deleting your YouTube account on a computer is very similar to the mobile process. Here’s how:

1- Open YouTube: Open your preferred web browser and go to YouTube.com.

2- Access Your Profile: Click on your profile icon in the top-right corner.

3- Manage Your Google Account: From the dropdown menu, select “Manage your Google Account.”

4- Navigate to Data & Privacy: In your Google Account settings, click on “Data & privacy” in the left-hand menu.

5- Delete a Google Service: Scroll down and click on “Delete a Google service“

6- Enter Your Password: You will be prompted to enter your Google account password. Provide your password and click “Next.”

7- Choose YouTube: Find the YouTube icon and click the trash can icon (delete icon) next to it.

8- Choose to Permanently Delete Content: Select “I want to permanently delete my content.”

9- Confirm Deletion: Check both boxes to confirm your understanding of the deletion process, and click the “Delete my content” button.

10- Enter Email Address: You will then be asked to type your email address associated with the YouTube account.

11- Finalize Deletion: Tap “Delete my content” one last time to confirm the deletion.

Congratulations! You’ve successfully deleted your YouTube account from your computer.

Deleting Your Google Account on Your Computer (Optional)

If you choose to also delete your Google account, follow these steps:

1- Access Google Account Settings: Follow steps 1-4 from the computer deletion process above.

2- Delete Your Google Account: Select the option “Delete your Google Account.”

3- Review and Acknowledge: Carefully review the information about what will be deleted and check both boxes.

4- Delete Account: Click on the “Delete account” button.

You have now permanently deleted your Google account and all associated data.

Conclusion

Deleting your YouTube account is a significant decision, and this guide provides you with the clear steps for a secure process, whether you are using your PC or mobile device. Remember to back up your data before proceeding. However, if you are concerned about losing your Google account, remember that it remains unaffected. If you wish to erase all digital traces, you may delete it as well. Best of luck with your YouTube account deletion!