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How to Delete Discord Account [Step-by-Step]

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Sep 13, 2021• Proven solutions

Discord is a voice and text chat service to bring like-minded people together, especially e-sports professionals.

The goal was to provide users with an improved communications platform that could streamline the way people speak in real-time and over the internet.

Originally designed for gamers, the app allowed users to communicate with others who share interests on a given topic.

After a while, the Discord app expanded its reach and included non-gamers as well. Today, it is one of the most popular chatting apps out there.

However, if, for any reason, you want to delete or disable your account for good, you can. Here's how.

Part 1: Deleting A Discord Account Permanently on Desktop Computer
Part 2: Deleting Discord Account from Mobile Devices
Part 3: How to Disable Discord Account On Desktop Computer
Part 4: How To Disable Discord Account On Mobile?

Part 1: How To Delete A Discord Account Permanently?

Are you done with a game, scared about your data, or just bored with the app? No problem! If you want to learn how to delete your discord account, look no further.

But before doing so, you'll have to do two quick things:

Reassign 'administrative rights' of the servers
Completely delete them

The only reason you will have to think about these things is if you assumed responsibility for any server.

Without further ado, here are some easy to follow steps to delete a Discord account permanently:

Open the Discord app
Sign in to your Discord account and open the user settings option (Cog icon)

Discord My Account

Click the "My Account" option in the user setting menu. At the very bottom of the screen, you'll see the "delete account" option

Discord Account Options

Click the delete account button to make your Discord account disappear!

However, if you've activated 2FA, you may also be asked to put your password and 2FA code.

Also, if you want to delete your account permanently, there are some things you need to do before completing the process.

As mentioned before, if you're the server's owner, you'll have to either delete your server or transfer its ownership to a trusted source.

For transferring ownership on Discord, follow these steps:

Open the Discord app
Click the "server name," and a range of options will open; then click "server setting"
At the bottom-left of the screen, click the 'members' option below "User Management"
Here you'll make the critical decision of who gets your keys to your kingdom. Once you decide who to transfer the ownership to, click the "3 vertical dots"
As the "dialog menu" opens, click "Transfer Ownership"

Once it's completed, you'll become a regular server member. Your access to the server will be limited and as per the set position.

On the other hand, if you don't want to transfer its ownership to someone else, you can also delete it.

Here's how you can delete the server to complete the process of deleting your Discord account:

Click the "Server Name" again
Within the several options, click the "Server Settings."
At the bottom-left of your window, click the "Delete Server" option in the "User Management" section.

Discord Delete Server to Delete Account

Once clicked, the system will ask you to enter the account password to delete your server (or servers) from existence altogether

Like the primary Discord account deletion process, if you have enabled 2FA on this account, you'll have to put in the code to get things completed.

After this, you'll be asked one more time to click the "delete server" button before it is completely deleted. Keep in mind that you'll have 14 days time to recover your Discord account. Once the two-week time passes, you won't be able to retrieve or sign in to your account.

Once the account is deleted, the username will show up as "deleteduser 0000" or something similar to this. However, users you have texted via your account will still see your texts.

Part 2: How to Delete Discord Account From iPhone And Android?

Yes, you can delete the discord account from iPhone and Android. And if you're wondering how to delete a Discord account, Here's a quick way to do it:

Open your updated discord app and tap the "hamburger" menu located at the top-left
Tap the gear icon so you can go to the "user settings."
Select "My Account"
Below the "Account Management" option, choose "Delete Account" and put your password and 2FA (if you have set it up)

Part 3: How To Disable Discord Account On Desktop Computer?

Deleting the account means you won't be able to use it further, whereas disabling the account normally means you're taking a little break.

So, if you don't want to remove or delete your account entirely but only want it gone for some time, choose the disable option.

Here's how you can disable a Discord account on a desktop computer:

Open the app on your window PC/Mac and then log in to your Discord account
Click the "User Settings" option and then go to the "My Account" option within the user settings
In the lower corner of your Mac/PC screen, you'll see the "Disable Account" button next to the "Delete Account" button

Discord Disable Account

Click the "Disable Account" option, and it will be disabled.

What's The Difference Between Disabling And Deleting A Discord Account?

Disabling the account means you can recover it anytime you want, unlike deleting the account where you only have a 14-day restoration window. Additionally, when the account is disabled, you won't receive notifications, but you will still get "friend requests."

Part 4: How To Disable Discord Account On Mobile?

Disabling your Discord account for Android and iOS isn't as simple as it is on a Desktop Windows/Mac PC.

Currently, there is no direct way to either delete or disable your Discord account through a mobile device.

Nevertheless, follow the steps below to disable Discord account on mobile:

Open the Discord application on your smartphone
Tap the cog icon on the lower right corner of the phone
Tap on the "My Account" option in the "User Settings" menu
You'll have the choice to either "Delete Account" or "Disable Account." However, whatever you choose, you'll be prompted to the support page explaining ways to disabling or deleting your account
To complete disabling process from a mobile device, you'll have to send a request to the support team, as it's the only way to disable your account via your smartphone

FAQs About Deleting Discord Account

1. How Long Does Discord Take To Delete Account?

Typically, once you have completed the entire deletion process, Discord takes approximately 14 to 30 days to process it.

2. What Happens When You Delete Discord Account?

Deleting your discord account won't delete the information you have on the account. It will delete your profile and rename the account to "deleteduser." However, all your data and messages will remain on the server or servers.

3. Can I Re-Use The Deleted Discord Account?

You can re-use your deleted discord account only if the account is in a "pending deletion state," which is 14 days. If the time is passed, you won't be able to re-use it.

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