Deleting your SoundCloud account is a straightforward process, but it requires careful steps to ensure all your data is removed correctly. Here’s a detailed guide on how to delete your SoundCloud account the right way.
Preparing for Account Deletion
Before you start the deletion process, it's crucial to understand the implications:
- Data Loss: Deleting your account will remove all your tracks, comments, and stats permanently. There is no way to recover this data once the account is deleted.
- Connected Apps: Ensure you revoke access to any connected apps under the Connected Applications heading in the Connections section of your account settings to avoid any potential issues.
Deleting Your SoundCloud Account from a Mobile Device
While you cannot delete your account directly from the SoundCloud mobile app, you can use your mobile browser to achieve this:
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Open SoundCloud in a Browser:
- Open the SoundCloud app on your mobile device and log in to your account.
- Tap the three-line icon at the bottom right and then tap on your profile icon at the top right corner.
- Go to the Support section and open it in a browser.
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Switch to Desktop View:
- Ensure your browser is set to desktop view. This is necessary because the delete account option is not available in the mobile view.
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Log In and Access Settings:
- Sign in to your SoundCloud account using your email and password.
- Once logged in, click on the three dots at the top-right corner and select "Settings".
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Navigate to Delete Account:
- In the settings page, scroll down to find the "Delete Account" option.
- Click on "Delete Account" and you will be taken to a screen where you can select why you are leaving SoundCloud.
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Confirm Deletion:
- Select your reason for leaving or simply click on "Delete my account" at the bottom.
- Check the box next to "Yes, I want to delete my account and all my tracks, comments, and stats."
- Click on "Delete my account" to confirm.
Deleting Your SoundCloud Account from a Computer
If you prefer to use a computer, the process is more straightforward:
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Log In to SoundCloud:
- Visit the SoundCloud website and log in to your account using your credentials.
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Access Account Settings:
- Click on the three dots at the top-right corner and select "Settings" from the drop-down menu.
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Navigate to Delete Account:
- In the settings page, scroll down to the "Account" section and click on "Delete Account".
- Confirm Deletion:
- On the "Delete Account" screen, you can optionally select why you are leaving SoundCloud.
- Check the box next to "Yes, I want to delete my account and all my tracks, comments, and stats."
- Click on the "Delete my account" button to confirm.
Post-Deletion Steps
- Remove Mobile App: Once your account is deleted, you can safely delete the SoundCloud mobile application from your device.
- Disable Sharing: Ensure you disable sharing to SoundCloud from other services like Facebook, Twitter, etc..
- Google Search Results: Note that deleted account links may still appear in Google search results due to caching. If necessary, you can request Google to remove these links.
By following these steps carefully, you can ensure that your SoundCloud account is deleted completely and all associated data is removed.