Amino deletion is permanent and removes your profile, posts, and chat history
When you delete an Amino account, the platform removes your profile, all posts you created, your chat history, and your username from the community. This action cannot be undone. If you delete your account and later change your mind, you cannot recover the same username or any of your content — you would need to create a new account from scratch.
Amino offers two paths: you can deactivate your account temporarily (which hides your profile but keeps your data) or delete it permanently. Most people who want to leave Amino for good choose permanent deletion. The process takes a few minutes and requires you to confirm your choice.
Key Takeaways
- Permanent deletion removes your profile, posts, messages, and username forever and cannot be reversed.
- You can delete your account directly from the app or website settings without contacting Amino support.
- Deactivation temporarily hides your profile but keeps your data intact if you want to return later.
- After deletion, your username becomes available for someone else to use within a few days.
How to delete your account through the Amino app
Open the Amino app and go to your profile by tapping the profile icon at the bottom of the screen. Tap the three-line menu icon (hamburger menu) in the top right corner of your profile page. Scroll down and select Settings.
In Settings, scroll to the bottom and look for Account or Privacy & Safety depending on your app version. Tap Delete Account. The app will ask you to confirm your password or use your device's biometric authentication (fingerprint or face recognition). Enter your password if prompted. Amino will show you a final warning that deletion is permanent. Tap Delete or Confirm to complete the process.
Your account will be deleted when ready, though it may take a few hours for your profile and posts to disappear from the community feeds where they appeared.
How to delete your account through the Amino website
Log into your Amino account on the web at amino.com. Click your profile icon in the top right corner and select Settings from the dropdown menu. On the left sidebar, click Account.
Scroll down to find the Delete Account button. Click it. Amino will ask you to enter your password to confirm your identity. Type your password and click Confirm. You will see a final warning message. Click Delete Account to complete the deletion.
What happens to your content after deletion
Your profile page disappears when ready, though search engines and cached versions of the web may still show old links to your profile for a few days. Any posts you created in communities remain visible for a short period but will gradually be removed from feeds. Direct messages you sent to other users are deleted from your side, but recipients may still see the messages in their chat history (the messages will show as sent by a deleted account).
If you were a moderator or leader of a community, that role transfers to the next active moderator or is left vacant depending on the community's settings. Your username becomes available for someone else to claim after a few days.
The difference between deactivation and deletion
Deactivation temporarily hides your profile and makes you invisible in communities, but Amino keeps all your data on file. You can reactivate a deactivated account at any time by logging back in. Deletion is permanent — your data is removed and cannot be recovered.
Choose deactivation if you want to take a break from Amino but might return later. Choose deletion if you are certain you will not use the account again and want your data removed from the platform.
If you cannot find the delete option
Older versions of the Amino app may have the delete option in a different location. Try looking under Settings > Privacy or Settings > Account Security. If you are using a very old version of the app, update to the latest version from your device's app store — the delete option is available in all current versions.
If you still cannot locate the delete button after updating, you can contact Amino support through the app by going to Settings > Help & Feedback and describing your issue. Support can confirm whether your account type has deletion available or can process the deletion manually, though this usually takes longer than self-service deletion.
What to do before you delete
If you have created content you want to keep, take screenshots of your posts or save any important conversations before deletion. You can also read your profile information by going to Settings and looking for a read Your Data option if available in your region — this gives you a copy of your account information in a file format.
If you are part of communities where you have made meaningful contributions, consider leaving a message in a community chat or on your profile letting people know you are leaving. Once your account is deleted, there is no way to contact people you knew on the platform through your Amino account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I recover my account after I delete it?
No. Deletion is permanent and irreversible. Amino does not restore deleted accounts. If you think you might return to Amino later, deactivate instead of delete — deactivation lets you reactivate by logging back in.
Will my username be available again after I delete?
Yes, but not when ready. Your username becomes available for someone else to use after a few days. If you want to preserve your username, do not delete your account.
What happens to communities I created?
Communities you created remain on the platform. Amino transfers ownership to the next active moderator or leaves the community without a leader depending on its settings. You cannot delete communities you created by deleting your account.
Do I need to contact Amino support to delete my account?
No. You can delete your account yourself through the app or website settings in a few minutes. Contacting support is only necessary if you cannot find the delete option or if you need help downloading your data first.
Will deleting my account remove me from group chats?
Your account will be removed from active group chats, but the chat history remains for other members. Messages you sent will show as sent by a deleted account.