You can delete your Uber account through the app or website in about five minutes

Deleting your Uber account removes your profile, payment methods, ride history, and saved addresses from Uber's servers. The process is straightforward: you go to your account settings, find the delete option, confirm your choice, and the account closes. Uber does not require you to contact support or provide a reason. Once deleted, you cannot recover the account — you would need to create a new one if you want to use Uber again.

The steps differ slightly depending on whether you use the mobile app or a web browser, but both take the same amount of time and lead to the same result.

Key Takeaways

  • Open the Uber app or go to uber.com, tap or click your profile icon, and select Account Settings to find the delete option.
  • Uber will ask you to confirm the deletion and may ask why you are leaving, but you can skip that question and proceed.
  • Deletion is permanent — your ride history, saved payment methods, and addresses are removed and cannot be recovered.
  • If you have an active trip or pending payment, you must complete or cancel it before you can delete the account.
  • After deletion, you can create a new Uber account using the same email address, but it will be treated as a fresh account with no history.

How to delete your account on the Uber app

Open the Uber app and tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner. This opens your account menu. Tap "Account Settings" near the top of the screen.

Scroll down to the bottom of the Account Settings page. You will see a button or link labeled "Delete Account" or "Deactivate Account" — the exact wording varies by region and app version. Tap it. Uber will show you a confirmation screen explaining that deletion is permanent and will remove all your data. Read through this, then tap the button to confirm deletion.

Uber may ask you to select a reason for leaving (such as "I found another service" or "I no longer need it"). This question is optional — you can skip it and proceed to final confirmation. After you confirm, the app will show a message saying your account has been deleted. You can then close the app.

How to delete your account on the Uber website

Go to uber.com and sign in with your email and password. Click your profile icon in the top right corner and select "Account Settings" from the dropdown menu.

On the Account Settings page, scroll down until you find the "Delete Account" or "Deactivate Account" option. Click it. A popup or new page will appear asking you to confirm the deletion and explaining that the action cannot be undone. Click the confirmation button.

As with the app, Uber may ask why you are leaving. You can answer or skip this step. Once you confirm, your account will be deleted when ready, and you will be signed out.

What happens to your data after deletion

When you delete your Uber account, Uber removes your profile information, ride history, saved addresses, and payment methods from its active systems. You will no longer appear in any Uber database as an active user. Any future ride requests cannot be made from that account.

Uber may retain some data for legal or tax reasons — for example, if you took a ride in the past month, Uber keeps records of that transaction for accounting purposes. However, this retained data is not linked to an active account and is not used to contact you or show you ads. Your personal information is not sold or shared with third parties as part of the deletion process.

If you have an active trip or pending payment

You cannot delete your account while a trip is in progress or while a payment is pending. If you try to delete and see an error message, check whether you have an active ride. Cancel any ongoing trip through the app first, then try deleting again.

If you have a pending charge or dispute with Uber, you may need to resolve it before deletion is allowed. Contact Uber Support through the app (tap Help, then Contact Us) to ask about any blocks on your account. Once the issue is resolved, you can proceed with deletion.

Creating a new account after deletion

After your account is deleted, you can create a new Uber account using the same email address. The new account will be treated as a completely separate account with no connection to your previous ride history, ratings, or saved information. You will start with a blank profile.

If you had any promotional credits or rewards on your old account, those are lost when you delete. New accounts sometimes receive a welcome offer (such as a discount on your first ride), but this varies by location and is not may provide. You will need to add a payment method and set up your profile again from scratch.

Why you might want to delete instead of just stopping use

Deleting your account removes your personal information from Uber's servers entirely, which is useful if you are concerned about data privacy or no longer want Uber to have access to your location history and payment information. straightforward stopping use of the app leaves your account active and your data stored.

Deletion also prevents accidental charges — if your payment method is still on file and someone gains access to your account, they could request a ride. Deleting closes that possibility. If you think you might use Uber again in the future, you may prefer to keep the account and just uninstall the app instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I recover my account after I delete it?

No. Deletion is permanent and cannot be undone. If you want to use Uber again, you must create a new account. Your old ride history and ratings cannot be recovered.

Will Uber send me emails after I delete my account?

No. Once your account is deleted, Uber will not send you promotional emails, ride receipts, or account notifications. You will be removed from their mailing list.

Do I need to delete the app from my phone after deleting my account?

No, but you should. The app will no longer work since you have no active account. Uninstalling it frees up space on your phone and prevents confusion if you accidentally tap the icon.

What if I forgot my password and cannot sign in to delete my account?

Go to the Uber login page and click "Forgot password?" to reset it using your email address. Once you have reset your password and signed in, you can proceed with deletion through Account Settings.

Can I delete my Uber Eats account separately from my Uber rides account?

No. Uber Eats and Uber rides use the same account login. Deleting your account removes access to both services. If you want to keep one but not the other, you cannot do that — you must delete the entire account.