You can delete your account at any time from the Account Settings. Note that deletions are irreversible and it may take 24 hours to completely erase your data from our systems. To remove and delete your account, follow the instructions below.
- Click on your name and profile at the top of your screen.
- Click Account Settings.
- Scroll down to the bottom of the page to the Delete Account section. You should see a "Delete My Account" button.
- Click Delete My Account. Feel free to offer feedback on your Academia experience, if you'd like.
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We'll then ask you to confirm. If you click confirm, your account should be deleted within 24 hours. Wait up to 24 hours to contact us if you believe your account has not been deleted.
Frequently asked questions
Can my account be restored once it's deleted?
Academia.edu strives to ensure all our users' privacy. Accounts cannot be restored or recovered once they have been deleted. When you delete your account, we completely destroy all your user information on the site.
Will I be refunded when my account is deleted?
Deleting your account does not generate a refund request or change your refund eligibility. If you are eligible for a refund, you must contact us for that refund regardless of your account status; if your payment was not eligible for a refund, deleting your account does not make it eligible.
Will Academia keep a record of my uploaded works?
No. Any works you previously uploaded to Academia will be deleted along with your account. Your works will also be removed from your co-author's profiles, if you confirmed any.