How To Delete ChatGPT Account

How do you go about deleting a ChatGPT account?

Ian Spiller

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If you’ve decided that it’s time to part ways with your ChatGPT account and bid farewell to its assistance or entertainment, you may be wondering how to proceed. Deleting your free ChatGPT or ChatGPT Plus account with OpenAI is indeed possible, although the process may not be immediately apparent.

Whether you no longer require its writing assistance or simply wish to explore other avenues, we’ll help you navigate the account deletion process efficiently and effectively.

In this article, we will guide you through the step-by-step instructions on how to permanently remove your ChatGPT account.

ChatGPT Account Deletion

Deleting your ChatGPT account is a straightforward process that can be done by users on both the free and plus plans. Follow these steps to permanently remove your account:

1. Sign in to your ChatGPT account.
2. Click on your account name in the bottom left corner, and a modal will appear containing various options.
3. Click on the “Settings” option.
4. Under “General,” click on “Data controls.”
5. The Data Controls menu will appear.
6. Click on “Delete account.”
7. A confirmation modal will appear, prompting you to enter your email address and type “DELETE” into the input fields.
8. Once you’ve completed the required information, the “Permanently delete my account” button will be unlocked.
9. Click on the “Permanently delete my account” button to initiate the account deletion process.

Remember, account deletion is irreversible, so ensure that you have backed up any important data or information associated with your ChatGPT account before proceeding with the deletion process.

Deleting Chats in ChatGPT

If you wish to delete a specific chat conversation in ChatGPT without deleting your entire account, you have the option to clear individual conversations from your chat history.

However, if you prefer to clear all conversations at once, there is an option available for that as well. Just keep in mind that before clearing everything, you will be prompted to confirm your decision.

Once cleared, these conversations will be permanently deleted.

Mobile Number Reuse Limitations

When it comes to reusing a mobile number for additional OpenAI accounts, there are certain limitations in place. For security and anti-fraud purposes, OpenAI restricts the use of a single phone number for phone verification to a maximum of two unique accounts.

However, this restriction applies only if you create the additional accounts before deleting any account associated with that particular phone number.

If you wish to create a third unique OpenAI account, you will need to use a different mobile number for the verification process.