You can delete your Paramount account through the account settings page, and the process takes about five minutes
To delete your Paramount account, log in to your account on Paramount's website, go to Account Settings, select "Cancel Membership," and then choose the option to delete your account entirely. Paramount will ask you to confirm the deletion and may offer you a discount to stay — you can ignore this and proceed. Once you confirm, your account and all associated data are removed, though you may still see charges on your next billing cycle if your subscription hasn't fully ended.
The steps differ slightly depending on whether you subscribed directly through Paramount or through a third-party service like Apple, Amazon, or Google Play. If you signed up through one of those platforms, you'll need to cancel through that service instead, not through Paramount itself.
Key Takeaways
- Direct Paramount subscriptions are deleted through the Account Settings page on Paramount's website after you log in.
- Subscriptions purchased through Apple, Amazon, Google Play, or Roku must be canceled through those platforms, not through Paramount.
- Deleting your account removes your profile, watch history, and saved shows, but does not refund charges already processed.
- You may receive a retention offer (a discount or free month) after requesting deletion — you can decline and proceed with the cancellation.
How to delete a direct Paramount subscription
Log into your Paramount account on the Paramount website using your email and password. Once you're logged in, click on your profile icon in the top right corner and select "Account Settings" from the dropdown menu.
In Account Settings, scroll down to find the "Subscription" or "Membership" section. Click on "Cancel Membership" or "Manage Subscription," depending on what Paramount displays. You'll see a button or link that says "Cancel" or "Delete Account" — click it. Paramount will show you a confirmation screen that may include a discount offer to keep your subscription active. You can ignore this offer and click "Continue with Cancellation" or "Confirm Deletion" to proceed.
After you confirm, Paramount will send a confirmation email to the address associated with your account. Your account will be deleted when ready, though any charges already processed to your payment method will not be refunded. If you were in the middle of a billing cycle, you may see one final charge on your next statement.
Deleting accounts created through third-party platforms
If you signed up for Paramount through Apple, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, or Roku, you cannot delete the account through Paramount's website. Instead, you must cancel through the platform where you created it.
Apple: Open the Apple TV app, go to Account, select Subscriptions, find Paramount+, and tap "Cancel Subscription." Amazon Prime Video: Go to Your Account, select "Memberships and Subscriptions," find Paramount+, and click "Cancel Channel." Google Play: Open Google Play, go to Account, select "Subscriptions," find Paramount+, and tap "Cancel Subscription." Roku: Go to Roku Home, select Subscriptions, find Paramount+, and select "Cancel."
When you cancel through these platforms, the subscription ends on your next billing date. Your Paramount account itself may remain in the system, but it will no longer be active. If you want to fully delete the account data, you can then log into Paramount's website and request deletion through Account Settings, though this step is optional.
What happens to your data after deletion
Once your account is deleted, Paramount removes your profile, watch history, saved shows, and any preferences you set. You will no longer receive recommendations or personalized content when you log in. If you had multiple profiles under one account (for family members, for example), all of those profiles are deleted as well.
Your payment information is also removed from Paramount's system, though your bank or credit card company will still have a record of charges that were already processed. If you want to rejoin Paramount later, you can create a new account with the same email address, and it will be treated as a fresh account with no history.
Refunds and final charges
Paramount does not refund subscription fees for the current billing period, even if you delete your account mid-cycle. If you cancel on the 15th of a month and your billing date is the 1st, you will still be charged on the 1st of the next month unless you canceled before that date arrived.
To avoid an unwanted final charge, delete your account a few days before your next billing date. You can find your billing date in Account Settings under "Subscription" or "Membership." If you are charged after deletion and believe it was an error, contact your bank or credit card company to dispute the charge, or reach out to Paramount's customer service through their website.
If you want to pause instead of delete
Paramount does not offer an official pause or suspension feature. However, you have two options if you want to stop paying temporarily without losing your account data. You can delete your payment method from your account, which will prevent charges but may lock you out of viewing content. Alternatively, you can straightforward let your subscription lapse by not renewing it, then rejoin later — though this is different from deletion because your account data remains on Paramount's servers for a limited time.
If you think you might return to Paramount in the future, consider whether deletion is necessary. Deleting your account is permanent and removes all your watch history and saved content. If you straightforward want to stop paying, you can cancel your subscription without deleting the account, though Paramount's interface may not make this distinction clear.
Troubleshooting deletion problems
If you cannot find the delete option in Account Settings, try logging out and logging back in, or try a different web browser. Sometimes Paramount's website displays options differently depending on your browser or device. If you're on a mobile app, try accessing your account through the website instead, as the app may not show all account management options.
If you see an error message when trying to delete, check that your account is not currently suspended or locked due to a payment issue. If your payment method failed, Paramount may prevent deletion until the issue is resolved. Contact Paramount's customer service through their website to resolve any account holds before attempting deletion again.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I get a refund if I delete my account mid-billing cycle?
No. Paramount does not refund unused portions of your subscription. If you delete your account on the 10th of a month and your next billing date is the 20th, you will still be charged on the 20th. To avoid this, delete your account a few days before your next billing date.
Can I recover my account after deletion?
No. Account deletion is permanent and cannot be undone. Your watch history, saved shows, and profile are permanently removed. You can create a new account with the same email address, but it will be a fresh account with no previous data.
What if I subscribed through my cable or phone provider?
If Paramount came bundled with your cable, phone, or internet service, you cannot delete it through Paramount's website. Contact your service provider to remove Paramount from your account. Deleting the Paramount account itself will not stop charges from your provider.
Do I need to delete my account to stop being charged?
No. You can cancel your subscription without deleting your account. Cancellation stops charges and ends your access, but your account data remains. Deletion removes the account entirely. Choose cancellation if you might return later, or deletion if you want all your data removed.
How long does it take for deletion to process?
Deletion is when ready once you confirm it. You will receive a confirmation email within a few minutes. However, your final billing charge (if one is due) may take several days to appear on your statement, depending on your bank's processing time.