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How to Delete Your YouTube Account Permanently

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Are you wondering how to delete a YoutTube account without deleting the Google account? Yes. It is possible to delete the YouTube account alone. Deleting your YouTube account will remove all the data like favorites, likes, subscriptions, search history, watch later, uploaded videos, comments, replies, messages, and more.

How to Delete YouTube Account on Your Desktop

[1] Sign in to your YouTube account in a browser.

[2] Click the User Account icon on the top right corner of the screen.

User Account icon

[3] Click Settings.

[4] On the Google account section, click View or change your Google account settings.

[5] Select Data and Privacy on the left-side menu pane.

[6] Scroll down to the Data from apps and services that you use section and click on the Delete a service option.

[7] Under the Delete a Google service section, click on Delete a service.

To delete a service

[8] Enter your Google password for verification.

Google Account sign in

[9] Select the Delete icon next to YouTube and enter the password again.

Delete or trash icon besides YouTube

[10] Click I want to permanently delete my content.

To permanently delete YouTube channel

[11] Once again, you’ll have to check the relevant box and click Delete My Content.

[12] That’s it. You have successfully deleted the YouTube app.

Steps to Delete YouTube Account on Mobile App

[1] Open the YouTube app on your Android or iOS phone.

[2] Click the User Account icon on the top right corner of the screen.

User Account icon

[3] Click Manage your Google Account.

Manage your Google account

[4] Now, choose Privacy & Personalisation > Manage your data & Personalisation.

Privacy and personalisation

[5] Scroll down to the Download or delete your data section and click on Delete a Google service

To delete a service or your account

[6] Sign in to complete the verification process.

[7] Click the Delete icon next to YouTube and sign in again.

Delete or trash icon

[8] Click I want to permanently delete my content.

To permanently delete YouTube channel

[9] Check the relevant box and click Delete My Content.

Select Delete My Content to delete YouTube account

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FAQ

How to delete watch history on YouTube?

To erase the entire search history on YouTube, go to the YouTube menu page using the mobile app or web browser and select History. Next, select the Clear search history option. You can also delete a particular search by selecting it.

Will deleting my YouTube account affects Gmail?

No. Deleting the YouTube account alone doesn’t affect other Google products. However, if you delete the Google account permanently, it will affect all its services, including Gmail.

How long does it take for YouTube to delete your account?

You cannot delete your YouTube account immediately. It will take some time to delete your account. Sometimes it may take up to 30 days.

Can I delete my YouTube channel and start again?

If you have deleted your YouTube channel, you cannot recover it. However, you can create a new account.

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