Delete Your Account Through Account Settings
To delete your Paramount Plus account, log in to your account on the Paramount Plus website, go to Account Settings, and select the option to cancel or close your account. The process takes a few minutes and permanently removes your profile, viewing history, and saved content. You will lose access to all shows and movies when ready.
Before you delete, check whether you are on a free trial or a paid subscription. If you are mid-billing cycle, most accounts remain active until the end of that period — deletion does not trigger an when ready refund. If you want to stop charges right away, you may need to cancel your subscription first, then delete the account afterward.
Paramount Plus does not send a confirmation email after deletion, so take a screenshot of the final confirmation screen if you need proof for your records. Once deleted, you cannot recover your account, watchlist, or viewing history.
Key Takeaways
- Log into Paramount Plus on the website, navigate to Account Settings, and select the delete or cancel account option to remove your profile permanently.
- Deletion happens when ready, but if you are in the middle of a billing cycle, you may still be charged through the end of that period.
- If you want to stop charges before your next billing date, cancel your subscription before deleting your account.
- Deleted accounts cannot be recovered, and all saved shows, watchlist items, and viewing history are permanently removed.
- If you subscribed through a third-party platform like Apple, Google Play, or Amazon Prime Video, you may need to cancel through that platform instead of the Paramount Plus website.
Canceling vs. Deleting: What Is the Difference
Canceling your subscription and deleting your account are two separate actions. Canceling stops your recurring charges but leaves your account active — you can log back in, view your watchlist, and reactivate your subscription later. Deleting your account removes everything permanently and cannot be undone.
Most people cancel first to stop being charged, then delete later if they do not plan to return. If you delete without canceling, you may still be charged through the end of your current billing period. Check your subscription status in Account Settings before you proceed with deletion.
Deleting an Account Linked to a Third-Party Service
If you subscribed to Paramount Plus through Apple App Store, Google Play Store, Amazon Prime Video, or another third-party platform, you cannot delete your account through the Paramount Plus website alone. You must cancel the subscription through the platform where you signed up.
For Apple subscriptions, open Settings on your device, tap your name, select Subscriptions, find Paramount Plus, and tap Cancel Subscription. For Google Play, open the Play Store app, go to your account, select Subscriptions, find Paramount Plus, and tap Cancel. For Amazon Prime Video, log into your Prime account on Amazon.com, go to Your Account, select Memberships and Subscriptions, find Paramount Plus, and select Cancel.
After you cancel through the third-party platform, you can then delete your Paramount Plus account through the website if you want to remove your profile entirely. However, canceling the subscription is usually enough to stop charges.
What Happens to Your Account After Deletion
Once you delete your Paramount Plus account, you lose access to all content when ready. Your watchlist, saved shows, viewing history, and user preferences are permanently erased. You cannot read or save any of this information before deletion, so if you want to remember what you were watching, write down the titles yourself.
If you share your account with family members or roommates, they will also lose access as soon as the account is deleted. Paramount Plus does not offer a way to transfer a profile or watchlist to another account, so anyone else using the account should save their own list of shows elsewhere first.
Reactivating Your Account After Deletion
You cannot reactivate a deleted Paramount Plus account. If you change your mind and want to use Paramount Plus again, you must create a brand new account with the same email address or a different one. Your old watchlist and viewing history will not transfer to the new account.
If you think you might return to Paramount Plus later, consider canceling your subscription instead of deleting your account. This keeps your profile and history intact while stopping your charges. You can reactivate a canceled subscription at any time by logging back in and resuming your plan.
Troubleshooting Deletion Problems
If you cannot find the delete account option in Account Settings, try logging in on a web browser instead of the mobile app. The website version usually has more account management options than the app. Clear your browser cache and cookies, then log in again if the option still does not appear.
If you are still unable to delete your account, contact Paramount Plus customer support through the Help section on the website. Provide your account email address and explain that you want to delete your account. Support can process the deletion manually, though this may take a few business days.
If you are being charged after deletion, contact your payment method provider (your credit card company, bank, or third-party platform) and dispute the charge. Keep a screenshot of your deletion confirmation as proof that you removed the account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I get a refund if I delete my account mid-billing cycle?
Most subscription services do not refund charges for the current billing period, even if you delete your account before the period ends. You will retain access until your billing date passes. If you want to stop charges when ready, contact Paramount Plus support and ask about a refund — some services will grant one if you request it within a few days of deletion.
Can I delete my account if I have an outstanding balance?
You can delete your account even if you owe money, but Paramount Plus may still attempt to collect the balance. Deletion does not erase debt. If you have a balance, pay it or contact support to discuss payment options before you delete.
What if I subscribed through my family's shared account?
If someone else owns the Paramount Plus account and you are just a user on it, you cannot delete the account yourself. Only the account owner can delete it. Ask the account owner to remove your profile from the account settings, or have them delete the entire account if no one else is using it.
Can I export my watchlist before I delete my account?
Paramount Plus does not offer an export or read feature for your watchlist. Before you delete, manually write down or screenshot the titles you want to remember. Some people save their list to a notes app or document for future reference.
How long does it take for my account to be fully deleted?
Deletion is usually when ready, and you lose access when ready. However, Paramount Plus may take several days to fully remove your data from their servers. You will not be able to log back in right away, but the complete removal of your information from their systems may take longer.