How to delete your Peacock account
To delete your Peacock account, sign in to your account on Peacock.com, go to Account Settings, select "Delete Account" from the menu, and follow the prompts to confirm. Peacock will ask you to verify your identity and give you a final chance to cancel before the deletion is permanent. The process takes a few minutes and removes your profile, viewing history, and saved content when ready.
If you signed up through a third-party service like Apple, Google, or Amazon, you may need to delete the Peacock app from that service's account settings instead of using Peacock's own deletion tool. The steps differ slightly depending on which platform you used to create your account.
Key Takeaways
- You can delete your Peacock account directly from Account Settings on the Peacock website without calling customer service.
- Peacock removes your account, viewing history, and saved shows when ready after you confirm deletion — the action cannot be undone.
- If you created your account through Apple, Google, or Amazon, you may need to remove Peacock from that service's app permissions instead.
- Canceling your subscription and deleting your account are two separate actions — you must do both if you want to stop paying and remove your profile.
Steps to delete your account on the Peacock website
Sign in to your Peacock account at Peacock.com using your email and password. Once you are logged in, look for your profile icon or name in the top right corner of the screen and click it to open the menu.
From the dropdown menu, select "Account" or "Account Settings." On the Account Settings page, scroll down until you find the option labeled "Delete Account" or "Close Account." Click this option. Peacock will display a warning that explains deletion is permanent and will remove all your saved shows, watchlist, and viewing history.
Click the button to confirm you want to proceed. Peacock may ask you to enter your password again to verify your identity. After you confirm, your account will be deleted when ready and you will be logged out. You will no longer be able to sign in with that email address.
What happens to your subscription when you delete your account
Deleting your Peacock account does not automatically cancel your subscription or stop charges from your payment method. If you are paying for Peacock, you must cancel your subscription separately before you delete your account, or you will continue to be charged even after your account is gone.
To cancel your subscription, go to Account Settings, find "Subscription" or "Billing," and select the option to cancel or downgrade. You can choose to cancel when ready or at the end of your current billing cycle. Once your subscription is canceled, you can then delete your account without worry.
If you have already deleted your account and are still being charged, you will need to contact your payment provider (your credit card company, Apple, Google, or Amazon) to dispute the charge or remove Peacock's permission to bill you.
Deleting accounts created through Apple, Google, or Amazon
If you signed up for Peacock through Apple's App Store, Google Play, or Amazon Prime Video, your account is linked to that service rather than directly to Peacock. In this case, you cannot delete your account through Peacock's website — you must remove the app or revoke Peacock's permissions from the service you used to sign up.
For Apple: Open the App Store, tap your profile icon, go to "Subscriptions," find Peacock, and tap "Cancel Subscription." Then delete the Peacock app from your device. For Google: Go to Google Play, tap your profile icon, select "Manage your Google Account," go to the "Apps & services" tab, find Peacock, and remove access. For Amazon: Go to "Your Account" on Amazon, select "Login & security," find Peacock under "Third-party access," and select "Remove access."
Removing access through these services will stop charges and prevent Peacock from accessing your account information, though your Peacock profile may still exist on Peacock's servers. If you want to be thorough, contact Peacock customer service after removing access and ask them to delete your account by email.
Canceling your subscription without deleting your account
You do not have to delete your account to stop paying for Peacock. Many people cancel their subscription but keep their account so they can return later without losing their watchlist and viewing history. To cancel without deleting, go to Account Settings, find "Subscription" or "Billing," and select "Cancel Subscription."
Peacock will ask you to confirm the cancellation and may offer you a discount to stay. You can choose to cancel when ready or at the end of your current billing cycle. Once canceled, you will no longer be charged, but you can still sign in to your account and access any free content Peacock offers. Your saved shows and watchlist will remain on your account.
What to do if you cannot find the delete option
If you are using the Peacock app on a phone or tablet instead of the website, the delete account option may not be available in the app. Open a web browser on your phone or computer, go to Peacock.com, sign in, and follow the steps above. The website version always has the full account deletion option.
If you are still unable to find the delete option after trying the website, or if you receive an error message when you try to delete, contact Peacock customer service through the "Help" or "Contact Us" section on their website. You can also reach them through the Peacock app by going to Settings and looking for a customer service or support option.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get my account back after I delete it?
No. Once you delete your Peacock account, it cannot be recovered. Your viewing history, saved shows, and watchlist are permanently removed. You can create a new account with the same email address after a short waiting period, but it will start completely fresh.
Will deleting my account remove Peacock from my smart TV or streaming device?
Deleting your account will log you out of Peacock on all devices, but the app itself will remain installed. You will need to manually uninstall the Peacock app from each device if you want to remove it completely. Signing out is usually enough if you just want to stop using it.
What if I signed up for Peacock through my cable provider?
If Peacock came free with your cable or internet plan, you cannot delete your account through Peacock's website. Contact your cable provider's customer service and ask them to remove Peacock from your account. They will handle the deletion on their end.
Do I need to delete my account to stop being charged?
No. Canceling your subscription stops charges when ready. You only need to delete your account if you want to remove your profile and viewing history from Peacock's servers. Many people cancel but keep their account in case they want to return later.