How to Delete Your Airbnb Account (or Deactivate It Instead)
Quick answer: to permanently delete your Airbnb account, go to Account settings → Privacy, choose Delete your account under Data privacy, pick your country of residence and a reason, then confirm. Deletion can't be undone. If you might come back, deactivate instead from Account settings → Login & security.
Deactivate or delete: which one do you need?
| Deactivate | Delete permanently | |
|---|---|---|
| Where | Account settings → Login & security | Account settings → Privacy → Delete your account |
| Your profile | Hidden | Removed |
| Your listings (hosts) | Hidden | Removed |
| Can you come back? | Yes, contact Airbnb to reactivate | No; you'd need a new account |
| Your data | Kept by Airbnb | Deleted, except what Airbnb must legally keep |
| Reviews you wrote | May stay visible to others | Personal information deleted per Airbnb's Privacy Policy |
Source: Airbnb Help: Deactivating or deleting your account. If you just want a break from hosting, you don't need either option. You can snooze or unlist a listing from the hosting dashboard and keep your account, reviews and Superhost history.
Before you delete: a checklist
- Finish or cancel upcoming reservations. Airbnb asks you to resolve upcoming reservations and open issues first. Hosts, remember that host cancellations carry penalties and hurt guests. Let bookings complete where you can.
- Close open issues. Resolution Center requests, refunds and damage claims.
- Wait for pending payouts (hosts) and download any earnings or tax documents you'll need later. After deletion you can't log in to get them.
- Request a copy of your data if you want your booking history. You can request your personal data from the same Privacy section of Account settings.
- Hand over co-hosted listings. If you co-host for someone else, ask the listing owner to remove you or transfer your responsibilities first.
How to permanently delete your Airbnb account
- Log in on the Airbnb website, click Menu (your profile picture) and choose Account settings.
- Open Privacy.
- Under Data privacy, click Delete your account.
- Choose your country of residence.
- Select a reason for deleting and click Next.
- Click Delete account to confirm.
Airbnb may ask you to confirm your identity before it processes the request. Once it's done, you can't reactivate the account, recover any data or regain access.
How to deactivate your Airbnb account
- Click Menu → Account settings → Login & security.
- Under Account, click Deactivate.
- Select a reason and click Continue.
- Click Deactivate account.
Your profile and any listings are hidden straight away. To come back, contact Airbnb to reactivate. If you have trouble with either option, see how to contact Airbnb.
FAQ
How long does it take Airbnb to delete an account?
Airbnb doesn't publish a fixed timeline. After you confirm, it may verify your identity, then processes the request and emails you. Some records (for example payment and tax data) are kept for as long as the law requires, even after the account is gone.
Can I delete my Airbnb account and make a new one?
Yes. After deletion you'd have to set up a new account to use Airbnb again. You start from zero: no reviews, no booking history and no Superhost status. None of that carries over. This doesn't apply to accounts Airbnb has removed for breaking its rules; creating a new account to get around a removal is itself against the Terms of Service.
Can I delete my Airbnb account on my phone?
The steps above are from Airbnb's help centre for the website. If you can't find the option in the app, log in on a mobile browser or computer and follow the same path: Account settings → Privacy → Delete your account.
What happens to my reviews if I delete my account?
Your profile and personal information are deleted, except anything Airbnb is legally required or permitted to keep. If you're a host thinking of starting over, keep in mind that your reviews are the hardest thing to rebuild.
Can I delete my account if I have upcoming reservations?
Resolve them first. Airbnb asks you to deal with upcoming reservations and any open issues before you deactivate or delete.
Is there another way to request deletion?
You can also make a privacy request to Airbnb's data protection officer at [email protected], with your country of residence and the subject "Privacy Data Subject Right Request". Airbnb may ask for ID before acting on it (Airbnb Help: Privacy preferences).