---
title: Delete Account
description: Permanently delete your Jamdesk account and all associated data. Transfer project ownership to team members before proceeding.
---

Permanently delete your Jamdesk account and all associated data. Consider transferring project ownership to team members before proceeding.

## Before You Delete

Deleting your account will:

- Remove all projects you own
- Cancel any active subscriptions
- Delete all build history and analytics data
- Remove you from all team projects

<Warning>
This action cannot be undone. Make sure to export any data you need before proceeding.
</Warning>

## Transfer Ownership First

If you own projects with team members, consider transferring ownership before deleting your account:

1. Go to the project's **Settings**
2. Select **Team**
3. Click **Transfer Ownership**
4. Choose a new owner

This preserves the project for your team.

## Deleting Your Account

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to Settings">
    Click your avatar and select **Settings**.
  </Step>
  <Step title="Select Account">
    Navigate to the **Account** tab.
  </Step>
  <Step title="Click Delete Account">
    Scroll down and click **Delete Account**.
  </Step>
  <Step title="Confirm deletion">
    Type your email address to confirm, then click **Permanently Delete**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What Happens Next

- Your account is immediately deactivated
- Data deletion completes within 30 days
- You'll receive a confirmation email
- Any active subscriptions are cancelled

## Reactivating a Deleted Account

Once deleted, your account cannot be recovered. You'll need to create a new account if you want to use Jamdesk again.

## Questions?

<Card title="Contact Support" icon="headset" href="/help/support/contact">
  Have questions before deleting? Reach out to our team.
</Card>

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