# How to Delete Your Lusha Account

Deleting your Lusha account is a permanent action that removes your profile, saved data, and all associated information from our platform. This is different from cancelling a subscription — cancelling downgrades your account to the free plan, while deletion removes the account entirely.

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⚠️ Account deletion is permanent and cannot be undone. Export any data you want to keep before submitting a deletion request — your contact tables, saved searches, and credits cannot be recovered after deletion.

## Account deletion vs. subscription cancellation — what's the difference?

|  | **Cancel subscription** | **Delete account** |
|  --- | --- | --- |
| **What happens** | Plan downgrades to Free at end of billing cycle | Account and all data are permanently removed |
| **Can you log back in?** | Yes — your account stays active on Free | No — the account no longer exists |
| **Data retained?** | Yes — tables and contacts are kept | No — all data is deleted |
| **Reversible?** | Yes — you can re-subscribe at any time | No — deletion is permanent |


If you just want to stop being charged, [cancelling your subscription](/user-guide/billing-and-payments/how-to-cancel-your-lusha-subscription) is usually the right step. Only request deletion if you want your account and data fully removed.

## Before you delete — things to do first

- **Export your tables** — Go to your [Contact tables](https://dashboard.lusha.com/contact-tables) and export any contacts you want to keep as a CSV file.
- **Download your invoices** — Go to **Account & Settings → Payment & Subscription** and save any billing receipts you may need.
- **Remove team members first (Admins)** — If you manage a team account, remove all other members before requesting deletion to avoid disruption to their access.
- **Cancel your subscription** — If you're on a paid plan, [cancel it first](/user-guide/billing-and-payments/how-to-cancel-your-lusha-subscription) to avoid being charged again before deletion is processed.


## How to request account deletion

Lusha doesn't currently offer a self-serve account deletion option in the dashboard. To delete your account, contact Lusha Support:

1. Open the chat icon in your [Lusha dashboard](https://dashboard.lusha.com), or email [support@lusha.com](mailto:support@lusha.com).
2. State that you'd like your account permanently deleted and include your registered email address.
3. Our team will verify your identity and process the request.


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💡 Deletion requests are typically processed within 30 days. You'll receive a confirmation email once your account has been removed.

## Requesting deletion for GDPR / data privacy reasons

If you are requesting deletion of your personal data under GDPR or another data privacy regulation, you can also use Lusha's [Privacy Request form](https://www.lusha.com/privacy-request/) to submit a formal data subject request. This covers both removal of your personal information from Lusha's database and deletion of your account.

For more information on your rights as a data subject, see [What are my rights as a data subject?](/user-guide/privacy-and-compliance/what-are-my-rights-as-a-data-subject)

If you have questions about the deletion process, contact Lusha Support using the chat icon in your dashboard or email [support@lusha.com](mailto:support@lusha.com).