How to delete a YouTube account

YouTube is a great place to share and watch videos. However, if you're no longer using the service, delete your YouTube account by following the instructions below.

How to delete a YouTube account

To delete your YouTube account, follow these steps.

1. Go to the YouTube website and click in the upper-right corner (if you're not already signed in to your YouTube account).
2. In the upper-right corner of the screen, click your profile icon.

3. Scroll to the bottom of the menu and select Settings.

4. In the center of the page, click View or change your account settings.

5. On the left side of the screen, select Data and privacy.

6. Scroll down to the Data from apps and services you use section and, under Download or delete your data, click Delete a Google service.

7. If prompted, enter your Google password.
8. On the Delete a Google service page, locate the YouTube service and click the trash icon next to it.

9. On the Remove YouTube content page, click the arrow next to I want to permanently delete my content to expand the section (A). Then, check the appropriate boxes (B) and click the Delete my content button (C).

10. Enter your Gmail address to confirm your deletion and click Delete my content.