Trust guide
Deletion And Export
Know the difference between taking a break, exporting data, and deleting your account.
- 5 min
- account control
- Choose export, sign out, pause, or delete intentionally
Your account should feel like yours. That includes knowing how to leave, take a break, or keep a copy of your data.
Use This When
- You want a copy of your data.
- You need a break without deleting everything.
- You are considering account deletion.
What Stays Private
Export and deletion requests are account-control actions. Do not send passwords, one-time codes, private journal text, or full message bodies to support.
One Thing To Do Now
Decide which action matches your need: export, sign out, pause, or delete.
Choose The Right Control
| Control | Use it when | Important boundary | | --- | --- | --- | | Export | You want a copy before making changes. | Store the copy carefully. | | Sign out | You are leaving this device. | Your account is not deleted. | | Pause or mute | You need less noise. | You can return later. | | Delete account | You want to permanently remove account-owned data where possible. | Some shared records may need to preserve other people's context. |
Before Deleting
- Export first if you want a copy.
- Check Circles where shared context may affect other people.
- Read the confirmation carefully.
- Contact support if you cannot access the account.
Why This Matters
Data ownership is part of trust. Leaving should be understandable before it becomes urgent.
Related Concepts
- Export
- Account deletion
- Sign out
- Shared context
Related Areas
- Self
Related Life Rings
Related Features
- Settings
- Export
- Account deletion
- Support
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is signing out the same as deleting my account?
No. Signing out only leaves the device session.
Should I export before deletion?
Yes, if you may want a copy later.