Deleting your Patreon account removes your creator profile, all posted content, and your membership with any creators you support
When you delete a Patreon account, the platform removes your profile page, all tiers you created, and every post you uploaded. If you were a patron (supporter) of other creators, your membership ends immediately. Patreon does not restore deleted accounts — the action is permanent. You have a few days to change your mind after you request deletion, but once that window closes, everything is gone.
The deletion process takes about 30 days to complete on Patreon's end, even though your account disappears from the site right away. During those 30 days, your data is still being removed from their servers. You cannot undo the deletion after the grace period expires.
Key Takeaways
- Deleting your account removes your creator profile, all posted content, and any patron memberships you held with other creators.
- You have a grace period of several days after requesting deletion to cancel the request and keep your account active.
- The deletion process takes about 30 days to fully complete, though your profile disappears from Patreon immediately.
- Download any content you want to keep before you request deletion, because Patreon will not send it to you afterward.
- If you have active patrons, they will lose access to your content and their memberships will end when your account is deleted.
Steps to delete your account on desktop
Log into your Patreon account on a web browser. Go to your account settings by clicking the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top right corner, then select Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the page until you see the Delete Account section.
Click the Delete Account button. Patreon will ask you to confirm your password and may ask why you are leaving. You can skip the feedback question or fill it in — either way, the deletion request will go through. After you click confirm, your account will be marked for deletion and your profile will disappear from the site within a few minutes.
You will receive a confirmation email from Patreon. Keep this email in case you need to cancel the deletion request during the grace period. The email will tell you the exact date your account will be permanently deleted.
Steps to delete your account on mobile
Open the Patreon app on your phone or tablet. Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) at the bottom right of the screen, then tap Settings. Scroll to the bottom and look for Delete Account.
Tap Delete Account and enter your password when prompted. Confirm the deletion. Your account will be removed from the app and the website within minutes, and you will receive a confirmation email. The same grace period applies on mobile as on desktop — you can cancel the deletion within several days if you change your mind.
What happens to your content and patrons
All posts you created will be deleted permanently. Patrons who were paying to access your content will lose that access immediately, and their memberships will end. They will not be charged again, but they also will not receive a refund for the current month if they just paid. Patreon does not refund partial months when a creator's account is deleted.
If you have a Discord server or other external community linked to your Patreon, deleting your account does not automatically delete that server or community. You will need to manage those separately if you want them removed as well. Any integrations between Patreon and other platforms (like YouTube or Twitch) will stop working once your account is gone.
How to save your content before deletion
Before you request deletion, download any posts, images, or files you want to keep. Patreon does not provide an automatic download tool for your entire account, so you will need to save things manually. Open each post you created, right-click on images or files, and select Save image as or Save link as depending on what you are downloading.
If you have a large amount of content, this process can take time. Take screenshots of text-based posts if you want to preserve them. Write down any important information about your creator page — like patron counts, earnings history, or tier descriptions — before you delete, because you will not be able to access this information afterward.
Canceling a deletion request during the grace period
If you change your mind after requesting deletion, you can cancel the request within the grace period (usually several days). Log back into your account using your email and password. You should see a message on your dashboard saying your account is scheduled for deletion, with an option to Cancel Deletion. Click that button to stop the deletion process.
Your account will return to normal and your profile will be visible again. Your patrons will regain access to your content. If you do not cancel before the grace period ends, the deletion becomes permanent and cannot be reversed.
What to do if you cannot access your account
If you forgot your password or cannot log in, you can still request deletion. On the Patreon login page, click Forgot your password? and follow the steps to reset it using your email address. Once you reset your password, log in and follow the deletion steps above.
If you no longer have access to the email address associated with your account, contact Patreon support through their help center. Go to patreon.com/help and select Contact Support. Explain that you want to delete your account and cannot access your email. Patreon support can verify your identity and process the deletion for you, though this may take longer than the standard process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I delete my account if I still have active patrons?
Yes, you can delete your account at any time, even if patrons are currently paying. When you delete, their memberships end immediately and they lose access to your content. They will not be charged again, but Patreon does not refund the current month.
Will my patrons get a refund when my account is deleted?
No. Patrons are not refunded for the current billing month when a creator account is deleted. If a patron just paid on the first of the month and you delete on the second, they do not receive a refund for that month.
How long does it take for my account to be completely deleted?
Your profile disappears from Patreon within minutes of requesting deletion. The full deletion process takes about 30 days as Patreon removes your data from their servers. After 30 days, the account cannot be recovered.
Can I use the same email address to create a new Patreon account after deletion?
You can create a new account with the same email address, but you should wait until the 30-day deletion period is complete. Trying to create a new account before the old one is fully deleted may cause errors. Once 30 days have passed, the email address is free to use again.
What if I only want to pause my creator account instead of deleting it?
Patreon does not have a pause feature for creator accounts. Your options are to keep your account active or delete it. If you want to stop posting temporarily without losing your account, you can simply stop creating new posts and leave your account dormant. Your patrons will keep their memberships, but they will not see new content.