How to delete your account from Etsy
General Prerequisites
- Ensure you are logged into your Etsy account.
- Make sure you have no outstanding orders or unresolved issues with your account.
Helpful or Basic Information to Conduct the Steps Required
- Deleting your Etsy account is a permanent action. Once deleted, you will not be able to recover your account or any associated data.
- If you are a seller, you must close your shop before you can delete your account.
Steps to delete your account
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Login to your account:
- Go to Etsy.com and log in with your credentials.
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Navigate to Account Settings:
- Click on your profile icon at the top right corner of the page.
- Select "Account settings" from the dropdown menu.
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Close Your Shop (if applicable):
- If you are a seller, you need to close your shop first.
- Go to "Shop Manager" > "Settings" > "Options" > "Close Shop."
- Follow the prompts to close your shop.
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Request Account Deletion:
- In the "Account settings" page, scroll down to the "Close Account" section.
- Click on "Close Account."
- Follow the on-screen instructions to confirm your request.
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Confirm Deletion:
- You will receive an email from Etsy to confirm your account deletion request.
- Open the email and click on the confirmation link to finalize the deletion process.
Notes
- If you encounter any issues or do not have access to your account, you can contact Etsy Support for assistance.
- Make sure to download any important data or information before deleting your account, as this action is irreversible.