How to delete your Paramount Plus account
You can delete your Paramount Plus account through the account settings page on their website or mobile app. The process takes about five minutes and permanently removes your profile, watch history, and saved content. Once deleted, you cannot recover the account — if you want to use Paramount Plus again later, you will need to create a new one.
Paramount Plus does not offer a pause or temporary suspension option, so deletion is the only way to stop charges if you do not plan to use the service for a while. If you are mid-billing cycle when you delete, you will lose access when ready but will not receive a refund for the remaining time in that cycle.
Key Takeaways
- Log into your Paramount Plus account on a web browser or the mobile app and go to Account Settings to find the delete option.
- Deletion is permanent and cannot be undone — your watch history, saved shows, and profile are all removed.
- You will lose access to Paramount Plus when ready after deletion, even if you have paid time remaining in your current billing period.
- If you share your account with others, they will also lose access once you delete it.
- Canceling your subscription stops future charges but keeps your account active; deletion removes the account entirely.
Steps to delete your account on a computer
Open a web browser and go to paramountplus.com. Log in with your email and password. Click on your profile icon in the top right corner and select "Account" from the dropdown menu.
On the Account page, scroll down to find "Cancel Subscription" or "Manage Plan" — the exact wording varies depending on your subscription type. Click that option. You will see a page asking you to confirm that you want to cancel. Look for a link or button that says "Delete Account" or "Permanently Delete Account" — this is separate from the cancellation step. Click it, and Paramount Plus will ask you to confirm one more time by typing your email address or clicking a confirmation button. Once you confirm, your account is deleted.
Steps to delete your account on a phone or tablet
Open the Paramount Plus app and log in if you are not already. Tap the profile icon at the bottom right of the screen. Select "Account Settings" or "Settings."
Scroll down to find "Cancel Subscription" or "Manage Plan." Tap it. On the next screen, look for "Delete Account" or "Permanently Delete Account" and tap that option. Paramount Plus will ask you to confirm by entering your email or tapping a confirmation button. Once you confirm, the account is deleted and you will be logged out of the app.
What happens to shared accounts and family members
If other people use your Paramount Plus account, they will lose access as soon as you delete it. They will not receive a warning before this happens, so if you share the account with family members or roommates, let them know before you proceed.
If someone else owns the account and you are just a user on it, you cannot delete the account yourself — only the account owner can do that. You can remove yourself from a shared account by changing the password (which logs everyone out) and then not sharing the new password, but the account itself will remain active and continue to charge the owner.
The difference between canceling and deleting
Canceling your subscription stops Paramount Plus from charging you going forward, but your account remains active. You keep your profile, watch history, saved shows, and login information. If you change your mind later, you can reactivate the subscription without creating a new account.
Deleting your account removes everything — your profile, watch history, saved content, and login credentials. You cannot recover any of this information. The account no longer exists, and you cannot reactivate it. If you want to use Paramount Plus again, you must create a brand new account from scratch.
If you think you might want to use Paramount Plus again in the future, canceling is the safer choice. Deletion is best if you are certain you will not return or if you want to completely sever your connection to the service.
What to do before you delete
Before you delete your account, take a moment to check whether you have any active promotions or discounts that you have not used yet. Some Paramount Plus offers come with free months or reduced rates that expire when your account is deleted.
If you have downloaded any shows or movies to your device through the Paramount Plus app, those downloads will become unwatchable once your account is deleted. The app will no longer recognize your login, so the content will be locked. If there is anything you want to keep, watch it or read it from another source before you delete.
Check whether anyone else is using your account. If you share it with family members or roommates, let them know the deletion date so they can save any bookmarks or watch lists they want to remember.
If you cannot find the delete option
The delete account option is sometimes buried deeper in the settings menu than the cancellation option. If you cannot find it, try scrolling all the way to the bottom of your Account Settings page — it is often listed last, after billing information and subscription details.
If you still cannot locate it, you can contact Paramount Plus customer support through their website. Go to paramountplus.com, scroll to the bottom, and click "Help" or "Contact Us." You can submit a request asking them to delete your account, and they will walk you through the process or delete it for you. Response times vary, but support usually replies within one to two business days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I get a refund if I delete my account mid-billing cycle?
No. Paramount Plus does not issue refunds for the remaining time in your current billing period. If you delete your account on the 15th of the month but your billing cycle runs through the 30th, you lose access when ready and will not receive a refund for those 15 days. If you want to avoid this, cancel your subscription instead of deleting it — cancellation stops future charges but lets you keep access until your current period ends.
Can I delete my account if I signed up through Apple, Google, or Amazon?
Yes, but the process is slightly different. You still delete through Paramount Plus settings, not through the platform where you signed up. However, you will need to stop the subscription through that platform (Apple, Google, or Amazon) to prevent future charges. Deleting your Paramount Plus account does not automatically cancel the subscription on the other platform.
What if I forgot my password and cannot log in?
Go to paramountplus.com and click "Sign In." Click "Forgot Password?" and enter your email address. Paramount Plus will send you a password reset link. Once you reset your password and log in, you can proceed with deleting your account through Account Settings.
Can I delete my account and create a new one with the same email address?
Yes. After you delete your account, you can sign up again with the same email address. However, your watch history, saved shows, and any account credits will not transfer to the new account — they are permanently deleted when you remove the old one.
How long does it take for my account to be fully deleted?
Your account is deleted when ready after you confirm the deletion. You lose access to Paramount Plus right away. However, it may take Paramount Plus a few days to fully remove your data from their servers. During that time, you will not be able to log in or access the service.