It’s an open secret that Netflix has been losing its subscribers over the past couple of years. If you are one of those users looking for a new Netflix alternative, you must have already canceled your Netflix membership. However, canceling your subscription doesn’t immediately delete your Netflix account. In this article, we have explained how you can request to immediately delete your Netflix account when you cancel the membership.
What Happens When You Cancel Your Netflix Account?
After you cancel your Netflix subscription, Netflix retains your account for 10 months. The company takes this approach to make it easier for users to access their profiles, favorites, viewing preferences, watch history, and more if they change their minds and wish to sign up for Netflix again. However, you have the option to request the early deletion of your account.
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To request account deletion before the 10-month waiting period, you should send an email to privacy@netflix.com from the email address linked to your Netflix account.
Sample Email to Delete Netflix Account
We have added a sample email you can use to quickly request account deletion. Based on your needs, you can modify the template before sending the account deletion email. As we mentioned above, sending this mail from the same email address associated with your Netflix account is important.
Don’t Want to Delete Netflix? Cancel Netflix Subscription Instead
If you don’t want to manually delete your Netflix account, you can choose to cancel your Netflix membership and wait 10 months for the account to eventually get deleted. To cancel your Netflix subscription, navigate to Account -> Cancel Membership -> Finish Cancellation. You will find detailed instructions to cancel your Netflix membership in our linked guide.
