How to Delete Netflix Account Permanently

Jul. 2, 2022

To request account deletion before the 10-month waiting period, you shouldsend an email toprivacy@netflix.comfrom the email address linked to your Netflix account.

If you request to delete your account after canceling the membership before your current billing period expires, then Netflix will delete the account at the end of the billing cycle by default. However, you also have the option to request to immediately delete the account before the billing period ends.

We have added a sample email you can use to quickly request account deletion. Based on your needs, you can modify the template before sending the account deletion email. As we mentioned above, sending this mail from the same email address associated with your Netflix account is important.

You don’t need to mention your email account linked to your Netflix in the subject, but instead, send the account deletion email using the same. That said, here’s the email format you should use:

Get Rid of Your Netflix Account

So, there you have it. That’s how you can permanently delete your Netflix account without having to wait for 10 months. While Netflix’s default 10-month account retention policy serves well for most people, it’s good to have an option to manually trigger the deletion sooner than that. If you are still on the fence when it comes to canceling your membership, we recommend checking thebest Netflix moviesandbest Netflix showsbefore you pull the trigger. That said, what is the reason for you deactivating your Netflix account? Let us know in the comments below.

Subin writes about consumer tech, software, and security. He secretly misses the headphone jack while pretending he’s better off with the wireless freedom.