How to Delete Your Airbnb Account

You can delete your Airbnb account through the app or website in about five minutes. The process is permanent — once you confirm deletion, Airbnb removes your profile, booking history, messages, and payment information within 30 days. You cannot undo this action, so make sure you have downloaded any information you need before you start.

Airbnb will cancel any active reservations you have as a guest, and hosts will be notified. If you are a host with upcoming bookings, those reservations will also be cancelled and guests will receive refunds. You should contact any guests or hosts you have active business with before deleting, since they will lose the ability to message you once your account is gone.

Key Takeaways

  • Account deletion is permanent and cannot be reversed, so read your data or take screenshots of anything you want to keep before you proceed.
  • Any active reservations — whether you are a guest or a host — will be cancelled automatically, and the other party will be notified.
  • The deletion process takes place in your Account Settings under "Privacy" on both the website and mobile app.
  • Airbnb takes up to 30 days to fully remove your information from their servers, though your profile becomes inaccessible when ready.

Steps to Delete Your Account on the Website

Open Airbnb.com and sign in to your account. Click the profile icon in the top right corner and select "Account" from the dropdown menu. This takes you to your account dashboard.

Scroll down the left sidebar until you see "Privacy and sharing" and click it. At the bottom of that page, you will see a link that says "Delete my account." Click that link. Airbnb will show you a summary of what will happen: your profile will be deleted, your reservations will be cancelled, and hosts or guests will be notified. Read through this carefully.

Enter your password to confirm your identity. Airbnb will then ask you why you are deleting your account — this is optional, but the feedback helps them understand what is not working. Click "Delete account" at the bottom of the page. You will receive a confirmation email within a few minutes.

Steps to Delete Your Account on the Mobile App

Open the Airbnb app and tap the profile icon at the bottom right of the screen. Tap "Account" at the top of the menu. Scroll down and tap "Privacy and sharing."

At the bottom of the Privacy and sharing page, tap "Delete my account." Read the warning message about cancellations and data removal. Tap "Delete account" and enter your password when prompted. The app will ask for feedback about why you are leaving — this is optional. Confirm the deletion, and you will see a message saying your account has been deleted.

What Happens to Your Data and Reservations

Your profile becomes inaccessible to other users when ready after you confirm deletion. Any messages you sent or received will still appear in other users' inboxes, but they will show as sent by a deleted account rather than by your name.

If you have an active reservation as a guest, Airbnb cancels it and refunds the host's cancellation fee. The host will see a notification that the guest cancelled. If you are a host with upcoming bookings, those reservations are cancelled and guests receive full refunds automatically. Guests will receive a notification that the host cancelled.

Airbnb keeps your data on their servers for 30 days in case you contact them about the deletion. After 30 days, your information is permanently removed. During those 30 days, you cannot recover your account — deletion is final.

Before You Delete: What to Save

read your personal data before you delete. On the website, go to Account > Privacy and sharing and look for "read your data." This gives you a file with your profile information, messages, and booking history. This process can take a few hours, and Airbnb will email you a link to read the file.

Take screenshots of any important information you want to keep, such as host contact details, house rules, or notes about past stays. Once your account is deleted, you will not be able to look up this information again. If you have a reservation coming up that you want to cancel instead of deleting your account, do that first — it is less disruptive to the host.

If You Change Your Mind After Deletion

You cannot recover a deleted account. Airbnb does not restore accounts after deletion, even if you contact customer support when ready. If you want to use Airbnb again, you will need to create a new account with a new email address.

If you deleted your account by mistake and you have an active reservation, contact Airbnb support right away. They may be able to help you before the 30-day deletion window closes, though they cannot may provide account recovery. The sooner you reach out, the better your chances.

Reasons to Delete vs. Deactivate

Airbnb does not have a "deactivate" option — deletion is the only way to remove your account from the platform. If you want to take a break from Airbnb without losing your account, you can straightforward stop using it. Your profile will remain, but you do not have to book or host anything.

If you want to remove yourself from search results but keep your account, you can hide your listing as a host or just not book as a guest. Deletion is the right choice only if you are certain you will not use Airbnb again and you do not mind losing access to your booking history and messages.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I delete my account if I have an active reservation?

Yes, but your reservation will be cancelled automatically. If you are a guest, the host will receive a refund of their cancellation fee and a notification that you cancelled. If you are a host, the guest will receive a full refund. Contact the other party before you delete so they have time to adjust their plans.

Will deleting my account remove my reviews?

No. Reviews you wrote and reviews written about you will remain on Airbnb, but they will be attributed to a deleted account rather than to your name. Other users will still be able to see the reviews, but they cannot click through to your profile.

How long does it take for my account to be completely removed?

Your profile becomes inaccessible when ready, but Airbnb keeps your data on their servers for 30 days. After 30 days, your information is permanently deleted. You cannot recover your account at any point during or after this window.

Can I use the same email address to create a new Airbnb account after deletion?

Yes, but you will need to wait a short time after deletion before you can sign up again with the same email. Airbnb recommends waiting at least a few hours. Your new account will be separate from your old one and will not have access to your previous booking history or reviews.

What if I want to delete my account but keep my listing as a host?

You cannot do this. Deleting your account removes all your listings and cancels all active reservations. If you want to keep hosting, do not delete your account. You can pause your listing instead by going to your hosting dashboard and selecting "Pause listing."