How do I delete my Twitch account?

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To delete your account Twitch, log in to twitch.tv, puis rends-toi directement sur la page de suppression de compte.

C’est une action final : Your account will first be deactivated, then permanently deleted by Twitch after 90 days, and no returns will be accepted after this deadline.

If you just want to take a break, the deactivation est réversible à tout moment : il suffit de te reconnecter pour réactiver ton compte.

Cette option est détaillée en bas de l’article. Avant de te lancer, pense à sauvegarder tes données et à vérifier si tu sais déjà how to use Twitch.

How do I delete a Twitch account?

Delete your account on Twitch, it is Permanently delete your account and all associated data. This applies in particular to:

  • Your username and your profile,
  • Your content and your broadcasts,
  • Your subscribers and the people you follow,
  • Your chat history,
  • Your settings and preferences.

Attention : Deleting a Twitch account is an action irreversible. Once your account is deleted, you won't be able to recover it or retrieve your personal data.

If you just want to take a break, it's better to deactivate your account (it's reversible) than to delete it. To follow through with the permanent deletion, follow the steps below.

Step 1: Log in to your Twitch account

Rends-toi sur le site de Twitch et Log in to your account.

Sign in to your Twitch account to start the deletion process
Se connecter à son compte Twitch pour lancer la suppression. ©Karen pour Alucare.fr

Step 2: Go to the Twitch account deletion page

Once connected, Go to this page : twitch.tv/user/delete-account. C’est ici que tu lances la suppression de ton compte.

Twitch Account Deletion Request Page
Page de demande de suppression de compte sur Twitch. ©Karen pour Alucare.fr

Step 3: Fill out the form

Information Required to Delete a Twitch Account
Informations à remplir pour la suppression d’un compte Twitch. ©Karen pour Alucare.fr
  1. In general, the The name of the relevant channel appears automatically.
  2. It's optional, but you can state the reason that makes you want to delete your account.

Step 4: Confirm the deletion of your Twitch account

Once you have filled out the form, Click the “Delete Account” button” at the bottom of the page.

Validate the deletion of your Twitch account
Valider la suppression de son compte Twitch. ©Karen pour Alucare.fr

Your account comes first disabled, then inaccessible, before becoming permanently removed by Twitch within 90 days following your request. During this time, you can still cancel the deletion by logging back in. Once the 90 days, everything becomes final and your personal data are deleted.

So make sure you really want to delete your Twitch account before confirming.

How do I delete a Twitch account on my phone?

Delete Your Account Twitch You can do this from a smartphone in just a few minutes. Please note that the action is irreversible : your account and all your personal data are eventually deleted permanently.

You can do this from the app, but also from the web browser from your phone by going directly to twitch.tv. Here are the steps using the app.

Step 1: Open the Twitch app

Just like on a computer, you have to go through the platform. Open the app Twitch on your smartphone and log in to your account.

Open the Twitch app on your smartphone
Lancer l’application Twitch sur ton smartphone. ©Karen pour Alucare.fr

Step 2: Go to your profile

Tap your profile picture, in the lower-right corner of the screen, to access your Twitch profile.

Go to your Twitch profile
Se rendre sur son profil Twitch. ©Karen pour Alucare.fr

Step 3: Select “Account Settings”

In the menu that opens, Select “Account Settings”.

Select "Account Settings" in the Twitch app
Sélectionner Paramètres du compte sur l’application Twitch. ©Karen pour Alucare.fr

Step 4: Tap “Account”

Next, open the section “Account”. This is where you'll manage the deletion of your Twitch account on your phone.

Go to your account on the Twitch app
Se rendre sur son Compte sur l’application Twitch. ©Karen pour Alucare.fr

Step 5: Select “Permanently delete the account”

Select the option “Permanently delete the account”.

Select "Permanently Delete Account" in the Twitch app
Choisir Supprimer définitivement le compte sur l’application Twitch. ©Karen pour Alucare.fr

Step 6: Fill out the form

A form A message appears asking you to confirm the deletion.

Fill in the deletion form
Remplir le formulaire de suppression. ©Karen pour Alucare.fr
Confirm the information in the deletion form
Confirmer les informations dans le formulaire de suppression. ©Karen pour Alucare.fr
  1. the Your channel name Twitch usually appears automatically. If not, enter the name of the channel you want to delete.
  2. (Optional) Specifies the reason deleting your account.

Step 7: Confirm the deletion of your Twitch account

Once you have filled out the form, click the “Delete Account” button”.

Confirming the deletion of your Twitch account on your phone
Confirmer la suppression de son compte Twitch sur téléphone. ©Karen pour Alucare.fr

Your account comes first disabled, then permanently deleted by Twitch in the 90 days following your request. During this time, you can still cancel everything by logging back into your account.

Temporarily deactivate your Twitch account on your phone

If you just want to take a break, you can Deactivate your account instead of deleting it. This is the reversible solution.

Follow the exact same steps as for deletion. In step 5, instead of “Permanently delete the account,”, Select “Deactivate Account”.

Select "Deactivate Account" in the Twitch app
Choisir Désactiver le compte sur l’application Twitch. ©Karen pour Alucare.fr

The big difference: turning off te allows you to reactivate your account at any time, simply by logging back in. Your data are retained; nothing is deleted.

Remark : These screenshots are from a Android. The procedure is the same on iPhone, from the Twitch app.

How to Delete an Account Twitch partner at Epic Games ?

Have you ever Link your account Twitch on your own Epic Games to take advantage of additional features. Today, you want to separate the two accounts ?

Don't panic—it's very simple. Here's the tutorial step by step to log out properly.

Step 1: Open the website or app Epic Games

Start by Open the website or the app Epic Games on your computer or game console.

Epic Games app homepage for unlinking a Twitch account
Page d’accueil de l’application Epic Games pour dissocier un compte Twitch. ©Karen pour Alucare.fr

To note : In my case, I used the app installed on my computer.

Step 2: Go to the «General Settings» page for’Epic Games

Once you've logged in to your account Epic Games, Go to your account settings. To do this :

  1. Click on your profile picture at top right.
  2. Select «Account». This opens your default browser and gives you access to the «General Settings».
Click on the profile picture in the upper-right corner in Epic Games
Clic sur la photo de profil en haut à droite dans Epic Games. ©Karen pour Alucare.fr

Step 3: Select «Apps and Accounts»

Account Settings Page on Epic Games
Page des paramètres du compte sur Epic Games. ©Karen pour Alucare.fr

On the «General Settings» page, look at the menu list on the left. Select «Apps and Accounts».

"Apps & Accounts" menu in Epic Games Settings
Menu Applications et comptes dans les paramètres Epic Games. ©Karen pour Alucare.fr

Step 4: Locate the icon Twitch then click «Delete»

Scroll through the list of connected accounts and look for the’icon Twitch. Click the «Delete» button» located below the icon.

"Remove the Connected Twitch Account" button on the Epic Games website
Bouton Supprimer le compte Twitch connecté depuis le site Epic Games. ©Karen pour Alucare.fr

To confirm the deletion, Click «Delete Account». Your request will then be processed.

Step 5: Go to Twitch and open your «Connections» page»

  1. Next, go to Twitch and Click on your profile picture in the upper-right corner of the screen.
Profile photo in the upper-right corner of the Twitch homepage
Photo de profil en haut à droite sur la page d’accueil Twitch. ©Karen pour Alucare.fr
  1. Select «Settings» in the drop-down menu.
"Settings" option in the Twitch profile drop-down menu
Option Paramètres dans le menu déroulant du profil Twitch. ©Karen pour Alucare.fr
  1. In the «Settings» of Twitch, Select «Connections».
"Connections" tab in the Twitch settings menu
Onglet Connexions dans le menu des paramètres Twitch. ©Karen pour Alucare.fr

Step 6: Scroll down to « Epic Games » then click «Log Out»

Twitch Account Services Connections Page
Page Connexions des services liés au compte Twitch. ©Karen pour Alucare.fr
  1. In the «Recommended Connections» menu, Scroll down to the «Other connections» section».
"Other Connections" section listing services related to Twitch
Section Autres connexions listant les services liés à Twitch. ©Karen pour Alucare.fr
  1. Search for « Epic Games "then Select «Log Out».
"Log Out" button next to Epic Games in Twitch logins
Bouton Se déconnecter en face d’Epic Games dans les connexions Twitch. ©Karen pour Alucare.fr
  1. To complete the separation of your accounts, Click «Yes, log out».
Confirmation of logging out of Epic Games from your Twitch account
Confirmation de déconnexion d’Epic Games depuis le compte Twitch. ©Karen pour Alucare.fr

It's done: your account Twitch is now unlinked from your account Epic Games.

Two things to keep in mind:

  • Disconnect your two accounts does not affect your personal data on either platform.
  • You can Reconnect your accounts later, easily, by following the linking procedure.

In addition to’Epic Games, you can also Link your account EA at Twitch. Check out our dedicated article for more details.

How do I delete a Twitch account from my PS4?

Unlink Your Account Twitch of your PS4 takes a few minutes. The operation is performed directly from the console.

Important : This action does not remove your Twitch account. She separates only your console account PlayStation 4, as shown above with Epic Games.

Here are the Steps to follow on your PS4 :

Step 1: Access your PS4's settings

Turn on your PS4, then Go to “Settings”.

Settings Menu on PS4 to Unlink a Twitch Account
Menu Paramètres sur PS4 pour dissocier un compte Twitch. ©Karen pour Alucare.fr

Step 2: Select "Account Management"

In the settings, Select “Account Management”.

"Account Management" option in PS4 settings
Option Gestion de compte dans les paramètres PS4. ©Karen pour Alucare.fr

Step 3: Select “Related Services”

Next, Open “Related Services” to see the platforms connected to your console.

"Related Services" Menu on PS4
Menu Services associés sur PS4. ©Karen pour Alucare.fr

Step 4: Find the Twitch icon

In the list of services, locate the icon Twitch and select it.

Twitch icon in the PS4's linked services
Icône Twitch dans les services associés de la PS4. ©Karen pour Alucare.fr

Step 5: Press the "Unlink" button.

On the account page, tap “Unlink”.

"Unlink Twitch Account" Button on PS4
Bouton Dissocier le compte Twitch sur PS4. ©Karen pour Alucare.fr

Step 6: Confirm Twitch disassociation on PS4

Confirm the request to finish. Your Twitch account is then unlinked from your PS4.

Twitch Disassociation Confirmation Screen on PS4
Écran de confirmation de la dissociation Twitch sur PS4. ©Karen pour Alucare.fr

In addition to these steps on your console, you can also go to your Twitch account to disconnect from the site.

Step 1: Go to Twitch and access your "Connections" page.

  1. Open a web browser and Log in to your Twitch account.
Twitch Home Page After Logging In
Page d’accueil de Twitch après connexion. ©Karen pour Alucare.fr
  1. Click on your profile photo top right on the screen, then Select “Settings” in the drop-down menu.
Access Twitch settings via the profile picture in the upper-right corner
Accès aux paramètres Twitch via la photo de profil en haut à droite. ©Karen pour Alucare.fr
  1. On the settings page, click the tab “Connections”.
"Connections" tab in Twitch settings
Onglet Connexions dans les paramètres Twitch. ©Karen pour Alucare.fr

Step 2: Scroll down to "PlayStation® Network" and select "Sign Out."

  1. In the “Connections” list, locate the line “PlayStation® Network.
PlayStation Network Line in Twitch Connections
Ligne PlayStation Network dans les connexions Twitch. ©Karen pour Alucare.fr
  1. Click on the “Unplug” to unlink your two accounts.
"Sign Out" Button for PlayStation Network on Twitch
Bouton Se déconnecter pour PlayStation Network sur Twitch. ©Karen pour Alucare.fr
  1. To confirm dissociation, Select “Yes, log out”.
Confirmation of the PlayStation Network Outage on Twitch
Confirmation de la déconnexion PlayStation Network sur Twitch. ©Karen pour Alucare.fr

It's done: Your Twitch account is unlinked from your PS4, both on the console and on the website.

How do I recover a deleted Twitch account?

Yes, you can Recover a Deleted Twitch Account, but only under certain conditions.

As a reminder, deleting an account Twitch is irreversible once the deadline has passed. If you've deleted your account more than 90 days ago, it's lost, and you can't get it back.

On the other hand, if you requested that it be deleted in the last 90 days, your account can still be recovered. Just log back in to reactivate it.

Here's how to do it:

  1. Go to the Twitch login page.
  2. Enter your email address and password.
Enter your login credentials on the Twitch login page
Saisir ses identifiants sur la page de connexion Twitch. ©Karen pour Alucare.fr
  1. Click on the To log in.
  2. A message If this message appears, it means your account has been deactivated.
Twitch Account Reactivation Message
Message de réactivation du compte Twitch. ©Karen pour Alucare.fr
  1. Click on the Reactivate.
"Reactivate a Deleted Twitch Account" Button
Bouton Réactiver un compte Twitch supprimé. ©Karen pour Alucare.fr
  1. Follow the on-screen instructions, then click Continue to complete the reactivation.
Twitch account is active again after being reactivated
Compte Twitch de nouveau actif après réactivation. ©Karen pour Alucare.fr

It's done, Your Twitch account is active again. You can start following your streamers again or start your own live streams.

How do I deactivate a Twitch account?

Want to take a break without losing everything? You can Deactivate your Twitch account instead of deleting it. The big difference is that deactivation is can be reversed at any time. You can hide your profile today and reactivate it whenever you want, with all your subscriptions and videos intact.

Deletion, on the other hand, is final : Your account will expire in 90 days and your personal data will be deleted. If you're still unsure, deactivating your account is still the safest option.

Here are the steps to deactivate your Twitch account.

Step 1: Log in to your Twitch account

Start by logging in to your Twitch account on the website or in the Twitch app.

Twitch Account Login Screen
Écran de connexion à un compte Twitch. ©Karen pour Alucare.fr

Step 2: Go to your Twitch channel settings

Click on your profile photo top right on the screen. Then select "Settings in the drop-down menu.

Twitch drop-down menu with access to settings
Menu déroulant Twitch avec l’accès aux paramètres. ©Karen pour Alucare.fr

Step 3: Deactivate Your Twitch Account

  1. On the settings page, scroll down up to the section «Profile Settings».
Profile Settings Section on Twitch
Section Paramètres de profil sur Twitch. ©Karen pour Alucare.fr
  1. At the very bottom of the page, Click «Deactivate Your Account».
Button to deactivate the account at the bottom of the Twitch settings
Bouton pour désactiver le compte en bas des paramètres Twitch. ©Karen pour Alucare.fr

Step 4: Fill in the form

A form will open to help you Confirm deactivation.

Twitch Account Deactivation Form
Formulaire de désactivation d’un compte Twitch. ©Karen pour Alucare.fr
  1. In general, the Your Twitch channel name appears automatically.
  2. (Optional) Please indicate the reason for your deactivation.

Step 5: Confirm the deactivation of your Twitch account

  1. Once you've filled out the form, click on «Deactivate Account».
  2. For security reasons, a window prompts you to verify your identity by entering your password.
Password entry window for deactivating a Twitch account
Fenêtre de saisie du mot de passe pour désactiver un compte Twitch. ©Karen pour Alucare.fr
  1. After clicking on «Check», your Twitch account has been deactivated.
Confirmation Message for a Deactivated Twitch Account
Message de confirmation d’un compte Twitch désactivé. ©Karen pour Alucare.fr

Once your account is deactivated, your profile and activity will be hidden from other users. As long as it remains turned off, you won't be able to stream or watch videos, follow channels, chat, or access your settings.

The good news is: you can Reactivate your account at any time. All you have to do is log back into your Twitch account—there's no time limit. Unlike when you delete your account, nothing is erased: you'll find your channel exactly as you left it.

Be sure to keep the distinction in mind. The deactivation is temporary and reversible: perfect for stepping away for a while and coming back later. The delete is irreversible once the 90 days have passed. As long as you're still unsure, deactivation is the safest option.

Take this opportunity to adjust your privacy settings : This way, you control who can see your information and your activities. And if you ever come back, you might be tempted to Change your Twitch username.

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