Access Your ProtonMail Account
- Visit the ProtonMail website and log in using your username and password.
- Ensure that you have access to the email address associated with your account as you might receive important notifications.
Backup Important Emails
- If there are any important emails you wish to keep, ensure you have them backed up. ProtonMail doesn't offer a direct export feature, but you can manually forward emails to another address.
- Consider taking screenshots or notes of any critical information contained within your emails.
Navigate to Settings
- In the ProtonMail interface, locate and click on the "Settings" gear icon usually found in the upper right corner of the screen.
- Within the Settings menu, look for the section titled "Account."
Initiate Account Deletion
- Scroll through the Account settings until you find the option that allows you to delete your account. This is often labeled as "Delete your account" or something similar.
- Click on this option to proceed.
Confirm Deletion Process
- ProtonMail will likely ask you to confirm your decision by entering your account password. This is a security measure to prevent unauthorized deletions.
- Read any warnings or notifications provided by ProtonMail regarding the deletion process. Understand that once you delete the account, it cannot be recovered.
- You may also be asked to provide feedback or a reason for leaving, which is optional but can be helpful for ProtonMail's service improvements.
Finalizing Account Deletion
- After confirming your decision, submit the account deletion request. You should receive a notification that your account is scheduled for deletion.
- Follow any additional instructions provided in follow-up emails sent to your registered email address to complete the process.
- If you encounter issues during this process, consider reaching out to ProtonMail support for assistance.
