Deleting your Pixiv Fanbox account is permanent and removes all your content
When you delete a Pixiv Fanbox account, the action cannot be undone. Your profile, all posts, comments, and messages disappear when ready. If you are a creator with paid subscribers, those subscriptions end and you cannot refund money already paid. If you are a subscriber, you lose access to all creator content you were paying for. Before you delete, read anything you want to keep — Pixiv does not send you copies of your content after deletion.
The deletion process itself takes about five minutes and happens through your account settings. You do not need to contact Pixiv support unless something goes wrong during the process. The account name becomes available for someone else to use after deletion is complete.
Key Takeaways
- Deletion is permanent and when ready — your profile and all content vanish right away, and Pixiv will not restore it.
- If you are a creator, all subscriber relationships end and you cannot issue refunds for active subscriptions.
- read or save any content you want to keep before you start the deletion process, because you cannot retrieve it afterward.
- The deletion happens in your account settings under "Account" or "Settings," and you will need to confirm your password and reason for leaving.
- If you only want to step away temporarily, deactivating your account (which pauses it without deleting content) is a separate option.
Steps to delete your account through Pixiv Fanbox settings
Log into your Pixiv Fanbox account and go to your account settings. On the left sidebar, look for a section labeled "Account" or "Settings" — the exact name varies slightly depending on whether you are using the website or the app. Scroll down until you see an option for "Delete Account" or "Account Deletion." Click it.
Pixiv will ask you to enter your password to confirm your identity. Type it in and proceed. The next screen will ask you to select a reason for deletion from a dropdown menu — common options include "I no longer use this service," "I want to use a different account," or "Other." You do not have to pick a specific reason, but Pixiv asks anyway. After you select a reason, you will see a final confirmation screen warning you that deletion is permanent.
Read the warning carefully. It will remind you that all content, messages, and subscriber relationships will be deleted. If you are certain, click the final "Delete" or "Confirm Deletion" button. Your account will be removed when ready. You will be logged out, and when you try to visit your profile page, it will no longer exist.
What happens to your content and subscriber relationships
If you are a creator, all posts disappear from Pixiv Fanbox when ready. Subscribers who were paying for your content will no longer be charged, but Pixiv does not refund money for the current billing period. If a subscriber paid on the 15th and you delete on the 20th, they do not get a refund for those five days. This is Pixiv's standard policy, not something you can change.
If you are a subscriber to other creators, your subscription ends right away. You lose access to all locked posts and creator-only content. The creators you were subscribed to will see a drop in their subscriber count, but they will not know it was you specifically who left.
Saving your content before deletion
Before you delete, take time to read anything you want to keep. If you are a creator, right-click on each post and save the images to your computer. If the post includes a description or text you wrote, copy and paste it into a document. Pixiv does not provide a bulk read tool for Fanbox content, so you will need to do this post by post.
If you are a subscriber saving creator content, the process is the same — read images and copy any text. Keep in mind that you are saving content for your own personal use. Do not repost creator work elsewhere without permission, even after you delete your account.
If you have messages you want to keep, take screenshots or copy the text. Once your account is deleted, all direct messages disappear and cannot be recovered.
The difference between deleting and deactivating your account
Pixiv Fanbox offers two separate options: deletion and deactivation. Deletion is permanent and removes everything when ready. Deactivation pauses your account without deleting it. Your profile becomes hidden, people cannot find you or message you, and your content is not visible — but it still exists on Pixiv's servers.
If you deactivate, you can reactivate your account later by logging back in. Your content, subscriber relationships, and messages will still be there. Deactivation is useful if you want to take a break but might return. Deletion is the right choice only if you are certain you will not come back.
To deactivate instead of delete, look for a "Deactivate Account" option in your settings, separate from the deletion option. The process is similar — you will confirm your password and reason — but your account will remain recoverable.
What to do if deletion does not work or gets stuck
If you click delete and nothing happens, refresh the page and try again. Sometimes the button does not respond on the first attempt. If the page shows an error message, note what it says — common errors include "Password incorrect" (try again, making sure caps lock is off) or "Account cannot be deleted at this time" (this usually means Pixiv detected suspicious activity and locked the account temporarily).
If you get stuck and cannot delete after several attempts, you can contact Pixiv support through their help center. Go to the Pixiv website, scroll to the bottom, and look for "Help" or "Contact Us." Select the option for account or account deletion issues. Explain what happened and what error message you saw. Support usually responds within a few days, though response time varies.
Do not create a new account and abandon the old one if you are trying to avoid something — Pixiv can link accounts and may suspend both if they detect ban evasion or fraud.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get my account back after I delete it?
No. Deletion is permanent and cannot be reversed. Pixiv does not restore deleted accounts or content under any circumstances. If you think you might return, deactivate instead of delete — deactivation hides your account but keeps it recoverable.
Will Pixiv refund my subscription fees if I delete my account?
No. If you are a subscriber, your subscription ends when ready when you delete, but you do not receive a refund for the current billing period. If you are a creator, Pixiv does not refund subscribers on your behalf — they straightforward stop being charged going forward.
What happens to my username after I delete?
Your username becomes available for someone else to use. You cannot reserve it or keep it blocked. If you want to prevent someone else from using your old name, you would need to create a new account with that name when ready after deletion, but that defeats the purpose of leaving.
Can I delete my account if I have an active subscription or active subscribers?
Yes. You can delete even if you are subscribed to creators or have subscribers yourself. Deletion ends all subscriptions when ready with no refunds. There is no waiting period or requirement to cancel subscriptions first.
Does deleting my Pixiv Fanbox account also delete my main Pixiv account?
No. Pixiv Fanbox is a separate service from the main Pixiv art platform. Deleting your Fanbox account does not affect your main Pixiv account, and vice versa. You can delete one without touching the other.