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Deleting Your Profile

Permanently delete your daily.dev account when you no longer wish to use the platform. This action removes all your data and cannot be reversed.

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Important: Account deletion is permanent and irreversible. Once deleted, your profile and all associated data cannot be recovered.

Key Features

  • Complete data removal - All profile data, content, and associations are permanently deleted
  • Username availability - Your username becomes available for other users
  • Authentication cleanup - All connected social accounts are disconnected
  • Content removal - Posts, comments, bookmarks, and votes are permanently deleted

How to Delete Your Profile

Follow these steps to permanently delete your daily.dev account:

  1. Navigate to your profile by clicking your profile icon in the top navigation
  2. Open Account Details from the profile dropdown menu
  3. Go to Security section in the account settings
  4. Find the "Danger Zone" at the bottom of the security settings
  5. Click "Delete account" and confirm the action in the dialog

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What Gets Deleted

When you delete your account, all of the following data is permanently removed:

Profile Data

  • Your profile information and bio
  • Profile picture and customizations
  • All authentication associations (Google, GitHub, etc.)
  • Account preferences and settings

Content and Activity

  • All posts you've created or shared
  • Comments and replies
  • Bookmarks and saved content
  • Upvotes and downvotes
  • Reading history and streaks
  • Squad memberships and created Squads

Account Access

  • Your username becomes available to other users
  • All active sessions are terminated
  • API keys and integrations are revoked
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Need help? If you have questions about account deletion or need assistance with your account, contact our support team at support@daily.dev before proceeding.

Before You Delete

Consider these alternatives before permanently deleting your account:

  • Take a break - Simply stop using the platform without deleting
  • Update privacy settings - Adjust what information is visible to others
  • Export your data - Save bookmarks or content you want to keep
  • Contact support - Resolve any issues that might be driving your decision
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Remember that deleting your account is a permanent action. Make sure you've considered all alternatives and backed up any data you want to preserve.