Deleting Your Life360 Account Permanently

To delete your Life360 account, you log into the app or website, go to Settings, find Account or Profile options, and select Delete Account or Close Account. Life360 will ask you to confirm the deletion, sometimes after a waiting period of a few days. Once confirmed, your location data, chat history, and account information are removed from Life360's servers. Family members who were connected to your account will no longer see your location.

The exact steps depend on whether you use the mobile app (iOS or Android) or the web version. Both routes lead to the same result, but the menu locations differ slightly. If you share a family account with others, understand that deleting your account removes you from that family group — it does not delete the group itself or affect other members' accounts.

Key Takeaways

  • Life360 accounts are deleted through Settings in either the mobile app or web portal, and the process usually takes a few days to complete.
  • Deleting your account removes your location data and chat history permanently, but does not affect other family members' accounts or the family group itself.
  • If you are the account owner who created the family group, deleting your account may affect billing or group management, depending on your plan.
  • Life360 may ask you to confirm your identity or wait a set number of days before finalizing the deletion as a security measure.

Steps to Delete on the Mobile App

Open the Life360 app and tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the bottom right corner. Select Settings, then look for Account, Profile, or Account Settings depending on your app version. Scroll down until you see an option labeled Delete Account, Close Account, or Remove Account.

Tap that option and Life360 will show you a confirmation screen explaining what will happen. Read the message carefully — it will tell you whether there is a waiting period before deletion takes effect. Enter your password or use biometric authentication (fingerprint or face recognition) to confirm. After confirmation, your account enters a deletion queue, and Life360 will send you an email confirming the request.

Steps to Delete on the Web Version

Go to life360.com and log in with your username and password. Click your profile icon or name in the top right corner and select Settings or Account Settings. Look for a section labeled Account Management, Privacy, or similar options.

Find the Delete Account or Close Account button, usually near the bottom of the page. Click it and Life360 will display a confirmation dialog. You may be asked to re-enter your password or answer a security question. After you confirm, the deletion request is submitted. Life360 will send a confirmation email with details about when your account will be fully removed.

What Happens to Your Data After Deletion

Once your account is deleted, Life360 stops storing your location history, chat messages, and personal information on their servers. Family members will no longer see you on the map or receive location updates from you. However, Life360 may retain some data for legal or billing purposes — for example, if you had a paid subscription, they may keep transaction records for tax or refund purposes.

If you were part of a family group, your removal from that group is when ready. Other members can still see each other's locations and use the app normally. If you were the account owner and creator of the family group, the group itself remains active, but you will no longer have access to manage it or view its members.

If You Are the Account Owner

If you created the family group and are the primary account holder, deleting your account has additional effects. You will lose access to any paid subscription associated with that account, and billing will stop. However, other family members can continue using Life360 if they have their own accounts within the group.

Before you delete, consider whether someone else in the family should become the account owner. Some families transfer ownership to another adult first, then remove themselves. Life360 does not have a built-in transfer feature, so you may need to contact Life360 support to discuss options if multiple people depend on the account.

Waiting Periods and Confirmation Delays

Life360 sometimes enforces a waiting period between when you request deletion and when the account is actually removed. This period is typically three to seven days and is a security measure to prevent accidental or unauthorized deletions. During this time, you can usually cancel the deletion request by logging back into your account and selecting an option to cancel or undo the deletion.

Check the confirmation email Life360 sends you — it will specify the exact date your account will be deleted. If you change your mind before that date, log in and look for a Cancel Deletion or Undo Deletion option in your account settings. After the deletion date passes, the account cannot be recovered.

Troubleshooting Deletion Problems

If the Delete Account button does not appear in your settings, your account may have restrictions. Some accounts linked to a family plan or a child's account cannot be deleted through the app alone. In this case, contact Life360 support through the app or at their website and explain that you want to delete your account. They can help you remove restrictions or complete the deletion manually.

If you forget your password and cannot log in to delete the account, use the Forgot Password link on the Life360 login page. Enter your email address and Life360 will send a password reset link. After you reset your password, log in and follow the deletion steps above. If you no longer have access to the email address associated with your account, contact Life360 support with proof of identity to regain access.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I delete my Life360 account if I am a family member but not the owner?

Yes. Any account holder can delete their own account regardless of whether they created the family group. Deleting your account removes you from the group, but the group and other members remain unaffected. The account owner can still manage the group and see other members' locations.

What if I want to keep my family group but just stop sharing my location?

Deleting your account removes you entirely from the group. If you want to stay in the group but hide your location, look for a Pause Location Sharing or Stop Sharing Location option in your app settings instead. This keeps your account active but prevents others from seeing where you are.

Will deleting my Life360 account affect my phone or other apps?

No. Deleting Life360 only removes your account from Life360's servers. It does not delete the app from your phone, affect your phone's location settings, or impact any other apps. You can uninstall the Life360 app separately if you want to remove it completely from your device.

Can I recover my Life360 account after it is deleted?

Once the deletion is finalized, Life360 cannot recover your account or your location history. If you deleted it by mistake and the waiting period has not expired, you may be able to cancel the deletion request by logging in. After the deletion date passes, you would need to create a new account from scratch.

Do I need to cancel my subscription before deleting my account?

No. Deleting your account automatically stops any active subscription and billing. Life360 will not charge you after your account is deleted. However, if you have a paid plan with time remaining, contact Life360 support to ask about refunds before you delete.