How to delete your Evernote account

Are you looking to delete or deactivate your Evernote account? We've got you covered! In this guide, we will walk you through the simple steps to help you achieve your goal. Whether you want a clean slate or plan on returning in the future, we'll explain both options. Let's get started!

Section 1: Deleting Your Evernote Account

Evernote is a popular note-taking application that allows users to organize their thoughts, ideas, and important information in one place. However, there may come a time when you decide that you no longer need or want to use your Evernote account. If that's the case, you can choose to permanently delete your account. Here's how:

1. Log in to your account settings: Start by logging into your Evernote account. You can do this by visiting the Evernote website and entering your username and password.

2. Select "Account Status" and then choose "Close your Evernote account": Once you are logged in, navigate to the account settings section. Look for the option that says "Account Status" and click on it. From there, you will see a button that says "Close your Evernote account." Click on that option to proceed.

3. Click the blue "Close your Evernote account" link: After clicking on the "Close your Evernote account" button, you will be redirected to a page where you will find a blue link with the same text. Click on it to continue with the account closure process.

4. Check the acknowledgement box and click "Continue": On the closure page, you will need to acknowledge that the closure process is irreversible. Read through the information provided, check the acknowledgement box, and click on the "Continue" button.

5. Enter your password and click "Close account": To finalize the deletion of your Evernote account, you will need to enter your password. This is an extra step to ensure that you are the account owner and to prevent accidental closures. Once you have entered your password, click on the "Close account" button.

Please note that the automated closure process typically takes four weeks. After this period, your content will not be retrievable, and your account will be unavailable.

Section 2: Deactivating Your Evernote Account for Temporary Closure

If you plan to return to Evernote at a later date and want to keep your data intact, consider deactivating your account instead of deleting it. Here's how:

1. Sign in to your account settings: Begin by signing into your Evernote account using your username and password.

2. Click on "Account Status" from the left-side navigation menu: Once logged in, navigate to the account settings section. Look for the option labeled "Account Status" in the left-side navigation menu and click on it.

3. Look for the blue "Deactivate your Evernote account" link and click on it: Within the account status page, you will find a blue link that says "Deactivate your Evernote account." Click on this link to proceed.

4. Check the acknowledgement box and click "Deactivate account": After clicking on the "Deactivate your Evernote account" link, you will be redirected to a page where you will find an acknowledgement box. Read the information provided, check the box to acknowledge, and click on the "Deactivate account" button.

Once deactivated, please be aware that you will lose all access to your Evernote account, including logging in, viewing, and editing notes. However, your data will remain stored on Evernote's servers, ready to be reactivated whenever you choose to come back.

Now that you know how to delete or deactivate your Evernote account, you can make an informed decision based on your needs. Remember that deleting an account is permanent while deactivating gives you the option to return in the future.