Done with Zoom? Whether you’re switching to another platform or simply no longer need the service, deleting your Zoom account takes just a few steps. This guide walks you through everything, from canceling a paid plan to permanently closing your account without leaving anything behind.
Zoom lets users join or host calls from desktop or mobile, with features such as screen sharing, breakout rooms, and cloud recording. A free Zoom account includes basic tools, while paid plans offer more participants, longer meeting times, and admin controls. It also supports recurring meetings, virtual backgrounds, and in-meeting chat transcripts.
Zoom doesn’t let you delete your account unless a few conditions are met first. Here’s what usually gets in the way.
Zoom isn’t always the right fit long-term. If it no longer serves your needs, here are a few common reasons users decide to delete their accounts.
Zoom stores data like meeting history, chat transcripts, and cloud recordings. If you’re minimizing your online footprint, removing your account helps eliminate stored metadata and reduces exposure to third-party data sharing.
Whether you’ve moved to Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, or simply don’t need video calls anymore, keeping your Zoom account adds unnecessary digital clutter. Deleting it clears login credentials and old meeting data.
Having too many unused accounts increases the risk of forgotten passwords, data leaks, and unnecessary emails. Closing accounts you no longer need is a simple way to stay more secure and organized online.
Here’s how you can permanently delete your Zoom free/paid account:
Here’s how you can permanently delete your Zoom app from multiple devices:
Before deleting your Zoom account, make sure to cancel any active subscriptions to avoid unexpected charges. Download important cloud recordings, chat history, or usage reports you may need later. Remember, deletion is permanent and cannot be undone.
If you’re part of a business or education account, contact your admin to release your profile. Also, sign out of all devices to prevent sync issues after deletion. Once your account is terminated, all associated data is erased from Zoom’s servers.
To permanently delete your Zoom account, log in via the web, go to Account Management → Account Profile, and click Terminate My Account. If you’re on a paid plan, you must cancel your subscription first. Once deleted, the account and all associated data are removed from Zoom’s servers and cannot be recovered.
When you delete a Zoom account, all personal information, settings, meetings, recordings, and chat history tied to that account are permanently erased. You’ll also be signed out of all devices. This action is final and cannot be reversed, so it’s important to download any data you want to keep before deletion.
Zoom does not allow account deletion through its mobile app. You must log in from a desktop or mobile browser, go to Account Management in the settings, and use the Terminate My Account option. The process is only available on the Zoom website.
No, Zoom requires you to be logged in to delete your account. If you’ve lost access to your login credentials, you’ll need to reset your password first. There’s no way to request deletion through support without verifying ownership of the account via login.
To cancel your paid subscription, log in on the Zoom website and go to Account Management → Billing or Plans and Billing → Plan Management. Click Cancel Plan and follow the prompts to confirm. Once your account is downgraded to the free Basic plan, you’ll be able to delete it permanently.
