If you have made up your mind to delete your Discord account, this guide walks you through every step. You will learn how to permanently delete or temporarily disable your account on both PC and mobile.
- Before You Delete Your Discord Account
- How to Transfer Server Ownership on PC
- How to Permanently Delete Your Discord Account on PC
- How to Delete Discord Account on Mobile
- How to Transfer Server Ownership on Mobile
- Frequently Asked Questions
- How to permanently delete a Discord account?
- What happens when you delete your Discord account?
- How long does it take to delete a Discord account?
- Can you tell if a Discord account is deleted?
- Do Discord accounts expire from inactivity?
- Final Thoughts
Before You Delete Your Discord Account
Uninstalling the Discord app from your device does not delete your account. Your profile stays active and your friends can still message you. If you just need a break, consider disabling your account instead. Disabling lets you log back in at any time and preserves all your messages.
If you own any Discord servers, you must transfer ownership before deleting your account. Hyperlinking in Discord is a useful skill if you want to redirect members to new servers after the transfer.
How to Transfer Server Ownership on PC
Step 1. Open Discord and right-click the server you own. Select Server Settings from the dropdown menu.
Step 2. Click Members from the left sidebar. Find the person you want to transfer ownership to, click the three dots next to their name, and choose Transfer Ownership. Confirm when prompted.
Once the transfer is complete, you are free to proceed with deleting your account.
How to Permanently Delete Your Discord Account on PC
Step 1. Open Discord and click the gear icon to open User Settings.
Step 2. Click My Account from the left menu.
Step 3. Scroll down to the Account Removal section and click Delete Account.
Discord will check again that you have transferred any server ownership. After confirming, your deletion request is submitted. It takes between 14 and 30 days for the deletion to fully process. During this period, if you log back in, the deletion is canceled.
If you are unsure, choose Disable Account instead. This lets you return later with everything intact. For help with other Discord issues, see our guide on how to restart and refresh Discord.
You can also submit a deletion request directly through the Discord support team.
How to Delete Discord Account on Mobile
Step 1. Open the Discord app and tap your avatar in the bottom-right corner.
Step 2. Tap the My Account option.
Step 3. Scroll to Account Removal and choose either Disable Account or Delete Account.
The mobile process is almost identical to the desktop version. You will also need to transfer any server ownership before deletion.
How to Transfer Server Ownership on Mobile
Step 1. Go to the server you own and tap its name at the top. Select Server Settings.
Step 2. Tap Members and find the member you want to promote.
Step 3. Tap their name, scroll down, and select Transfer Ownership.
After the transfer is complete, return to User Settings and proceed with the deletion.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to permanently delete a Discord account?
Make sure you are not the owner of any server. If you own servers, transfer ownership to another member. Then go to User Settings > My Account > Account Removal and click Delete Account. The process takes 14 to 30 days to finalize.
What happens when you delete your Discord account?
Discord changes your username to DeletedUser##### everywhere you were active. Your messages remain visible in group chats and direct messages to preserve conversation flow.
How long does it take to delete a Discord account?
Discord processes deletion requests within 14 to 30 days. Logging back in during this window cancels the deletion.
Can you tell if a Discord account is deleted?
Yes. Deleted accounts show the name DeletedUser##### instead of the original username. Their profile picture is also replaced with the default gray avatar.
Do Discord accounts expire from inactivity?
No, Discord does not delete inactive accounts. Your account stays active forever even if you never log in. Server admins can prune inactive members, but this only removes them from the server, not from Discord entirely.
Final Thoughts
Deleting your Discord account is straightforward once you have handled server ownership. Remember that simply removing the app does nothing to your account status. Use the User Settings to make the change official.
Looking to customize your Discord experience? Check out our guide on how to change the background in Discord. For streamers, learn how to mute Discord on OBS during your streams.
