How to Delete Twitch Account Permanently When It‘s Time to Move On

Hey there!

So you‘re thinking about deleting your Twitch account for good? I get it, we all need a fresh start sometimes.

Deleting your Twitch account is a big decision – it‘s permanent and you‘ll lose access to everything you‘ve built up on the platform. But when you feel it‘s truly time to move on, this comprehensive guide will walk you through how to permanently delete your Twitch account, whether you‘re on desktop or mobile.

I‘m Jane, a tech geek and avid Twitch user myself, so I want to make sure you have all the info you need before taking this major step. I promise there are no dumb questions here! Feel free to ask me anything in the comments if you need help.

Okay, let‘s get started with some key things to know first before you delete your account for good.

Before You Delete: Important Things to Know

Based on my own experience as an avid Twitch user, here are some really crucial things you should keep in mind before taking the permanent step of deleting your account:

All Your Data Will Be Deleted Forever

This is the big one – once your account is deleted, everything will be gone for good. Your videos, clips, chat logs, follower lists, subscriptions – all of it will be wiped from Twitch‘s servers. There is no way to recover data from a deleted account.

So if you want to keep any of your precious Twitch memories, make sure to download and back up anything important before deleting your account. Trust me, you‘ll kick yourself later if you don‘t save your favorite stream moments and chats!

Twitch May Retain Some Data

While all of your personal account data will be deleted, Twitch may retain some usage data for legal compliance or auditing reasons according to their privacy policy.

But don‘t worry – any identifiable info like your name, email, address, etc. will be permanently removed. Twitch won‘t keep using any personal data from your account.

You‘ll Lose All Access to Twitch

No account = no Twitch access. Deleting your account means you won‘t be able to view or stream anything on Twitch in the future, since an account is required to use the platform.

So if you think you might want to pop back in just to watch your favorite streamer someday, disabling your account instead of full deletion may be a better option (more on that later).

Your Streams Will Disappear

This one hurts if you‘re a streamer. All your past broadcasts, highlights, and clips will vanish into the digital abyss when you delete your account.

So if you want to preserve your streams, be sure to download any vods or clips you want to keep before your account is deleted.

Consider Telling Your Followers

Do you have a community of viewers and followers on Twitch? If so, it may be courteous to let them know you‘ll be departing Twitch permanently so you can exchange contact info.

That way you can stay in touch with your loyal community, even if it‘s not on Twitch anymore. But you can skip this step if you‘d prefer a clean break.

Disabling Instead of Deleting

This is a great middle ground option if you‘re not 100% sure about permanent deletion. Disabling your account temporarily hides your profile and pauses your data, while giving you the option to easily reactivate your account later.

More on how to disable further below!

Alright, now that you know what to expect when deleting your account, let‘s get into the step-by-step process.

How to Permanently Delete Your Twitch Account on Desktop

Deleting your Twitch account can only be done from a web browser, not directly in the mobile app. Here‘s exactly how to permanently delete your Twitch account from a computer:

Step 1: Log Into Your Twitch Account

First, log into the Twitch account you want to delete at www.twitch.tv. Double check you‘re signed into the correct account before going any further!

Step 2: Go to the Account Deletion Page

Next, you need to access Twitch‘s account deletion page. You can either:

• Type https://www.twitch.tv/user/delete-account directly into your browser‘s address bar

• Or click this direct link to the deletion page

This is the only place you can permanently delete your Twitch account. There‘s no delete option within Twitch‘s normal settings.

Step 3: Enter Your Account Name

On the account deletion page, you‘ll be prompted to enter the username of the account you want to delete.

Type in your exact Twitch username and submit it.

Step 4: Share Why You‘re Deleting (Optional)

The next page will let you share why you‘ve chosen to delete your Twitch account. This is optional – you can leave it blank.

But if you want to give feedback about why you‘re leaving, this is your chance!

Step 5: Click the "Delete Account" Button

This is your last chance to turn back! If you‘re 100% sure, click the red "Delete Account" button to continue.

Step 6: Enter Your Password to Verify

You‘ll be prompted to enter your account password one last time.

Type in your password and click "Verify" to confirm you want to permanently delete your Twitch account.

Step 7: Confirm Your Account Is Deleted

Once you click "Verify", you‘ll be redirected back to Twitch‘s homepage with a notice that your account has been deleted.

You can now safely log out of Twitch and close your browser. Congrats, your account is permanently deleted!

And that‘s all it takes to permanently delete your Twitch account on desktop! It‘s a simple process, though make sure to backup or download anything important from your account before deleting it.

Now let‘s go over how to delete your Twitch account from your phone or mobile device.

Deleting Your Twitch Account from Mobile

Unfortunately the Twitch mobile app doesn‘t have an account deletion feature built-in. You‘ll need to use a mobile browser to access the deletion page instead.

Here are the steps to permamently delete your Twitch account from your iPhone, Android, or other mobile device:

Step 1: Log Into the Twitch Mobile App

First open up the Twitch app on your phone and log into the account you want to delete:

Step 2: Launch Your Mobile Browser

From your phone, open up your preferred mobile web browser such as Chrome, Safari, Firefox etc.

You‘ll need this to access Twitch‘s account deletion page.

Step 3: Go to the Deletion Page URL

In your mobile browser, navigate to:

https://www.twitch.tv/user/delete-account

This is the direct link to permanently delete your Twitch account.

Step 4: Follow Steps 3-7 from Desktop

From here, the steps are exactly the same as on desktop:

• Enter your username

• Share why you‘re deleting (optional)

• Click the "Delete Account" button

• Enter your password to confirm

• Verify your account is deleted

Once you complete these steps on mobile, your Twitch account will be permanently deleted!

Disabling Your Account Instead of Deleting

What if you don‘t want to take the permanent plunge of deleting your Twitch account? Disabling your account is a handy alternative.

Disabling your account:

• Temporarily deactivates your profile

• Hides you from search results and suggestions

• Pauses your data instead of deleting it

• Lets you easily reactivate your account later!

Here are the quick steps to disable your account on desktop or mobile:

1. Go to your Twitch account settings

2. Click "Disable Account" under the Account section

3. Enter your username and optional reason

4. Click "Disable Account"

5. Confirm with your password

And your account will be disabled! To reactivate it, just log in with your username and password. You‘ll be prompted to confirm that you want to re-enable your account.

Key Takeaways

Let‘s recap the key things to keep in mind if you want to delete your Twitch account permanently:

• It‘s permanent – you can‘t recover anything from a deleted account, so make sure to back up anything important!

• Use a web browser – you can‘t directly delete your account in the Twitch mobile app.

• Visit https://www.twitch.tv/user/delete-account to access the deletion page.

• Consider telling your followers so you can stay in contact.

• Disable instead if you want a temporary break while preserving your data.

• Double check it‘s the right account before deleting your profile for good!

I hope by now you feel fully prepared with exactly how to delete your Twitch account when the time comes. While the process is a bit buried, this step-by-step guide details how to permanently delete your Twitch account from both desktop and mobile.

Let me know if you have any other questions! I‘m always happy to help fellow Twitch users out. Wishing you all the best either on your future Twitch journey, or your new adventure after moving on from the platform.