How to delete your MyFitnessPal account
To delete your MyFitnessPal account, log in to your account on the MyFitnessPal website, go to Settings, select Account, and choose the Delete Account option. You will be asked to confirm your password and reason for deletion. MyFitnessPal will then permanently remove your account, profile, and associated data within a few days. If you delete through the mobile app instead, the process is similar: tap your profile icon, go to Settings, select Account, and choose Delete Account.
The deletion is permanent and cannot be undone. Once you confirm, MyFitnessPal begins removing your food logs, exercise history, personal information, and any saved recipes or meal plans. You will lose access to your account immediately, though the backend data removal takes a few days to complete across their servers.
Key Takeaways
- Account deletion happens through Settings > Account > Delete Account on either the website or mobile app, and requires your password to confirm.
- Deletion is permanent and removes all your data—food logs, exercise history, personal details, and saved items—with no recovery option.
- Your account access stops immediately, but MyFitnessPal takes several days to fully remove your data from their servers.
- If you want to keep your data but stop using the app, deactivation (temporary pause) is an alternative to permanent deletion.
Deletion versus deactivation: which one you need
MyFitnessPal offers two different ways to stop using your account: deletion and deactivation. Deletion is permanent and removes everything—your account cannot be recovered, and all your data is gone. Deactivation is temporary; your account goes inactive, but MyFitnessPal keeps your data. If you change your mind, you can log back in and reactivate within a certain window.
Choose deletion if you are certain you will not return to MyFitnessPal and do not need your food logs or fitness history. Choose deactivation if you want to take a break, switch to a different app, or might come back later. Deactivation is also useful if you want to stop receiving notifications and emails without losing your data.
Steps to delete your account on the website
Open a web browser and go to myfitnesspal.com. Log in with your email and password. Once logged in, look for your profile icon or menu in the top right corner and click it. Select Settings from the dropdown menu.
In Settings, find and click Account. Scroll down until you see the Delete Account option. Click it. MyFitnessPal will show you a confirmation screen explaining that deletion is permanent and will remove all your data. Enter your password again to confirm. Select your reason for deletion from the dropdown menu (optional, but MyFitnessPal asks). Click the final Delete Account button to complete the process.
Steps to delete your account on the mobile app
Open the MyFitnessPal app on your phone. Tap the profile icon at the bottom right of the screen (or in the menu, depending on your app version). Tap Settings. Look for Account or Account Settings and tap it. Scroll down to find Delete Account and tap it.
The app will ask you to confirm your password and may ask why you are deleting. Tap the final confirmation button to delete. Your account will be removed from the app immediately, and you will be logged out. The full data removal from MyFitnessPal's servers takes a few days.
What happens to your data after deletion
Once you confirm deletion, your account is closed immediately and you cannot log back in. However, MyFitnessPal does not instantly wipe your data from every server. The company typically takes 2 to 7 days to fully remove your personal information, food logs, exercise records, and any other data associated with your account.
If you have connected MyFitnessPal to other apps or devices—such as Apple Health, Fitbit, Garmin, or Strava—those connections are severed when you delete. Those apps will no longer receive data from MyFitnessPal, but they keep their own records of what you logged in them. You may want to check those apps separately if you want to delete your data there as well.
If you cannot find the delete option
Some older accounts or accounts created through third-party sign-ins (Apple, Google, Facebook) may have the delete option in a different location or may require extra steps. If you log in and do not see Delete Account in Settings > Account, try logging out and logging back in, or clear your browser cache and try again.
If the delete option still does not appear, contact MyFitnessPal support through the app or website. Go to Help or Support, select Account Issues, and describe that you want to delete your account. MyFitnessPal support can process the deletion manually, though it may take longer than self-service deletion.
Deactivation as an alternative to deletion
If you are not ready to delete permanently, MyFitnessPal allows you to deactivate your account instead. Deactivation pauses your account: you cannot log in, you will not receive notifications, and the app will not track your activity. Your data stays on MyFitnessPal's servers and is not visible to other users.
To deactivate, go to Settings > Account and look for Deactivate Account (separate from Delete Account). Choose your reason and confirm. You can reactivate by logging in again with your email and password, usually within a set timeframe. Deactivation is useful if you want to step away from fitness tracking for a while without losing your history.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I recover my account after I delete it?
No. Deletion is permanent and cannot be reversed. Once you confirm deletion, your account and all associated data are removed. If you think you might return to MyFitnessPal later, deactivate instead of delete.
Will deleting my MyFitnessPal account delete my data from other apps?
No. Deleting MyFitnessPal only removes your data from MyFitnessPal's servers. If you connected MyFitnessPal to Fitbit, Apple Health, Garmin, or other apps, those apps keep their own records. You must delete your account or data in those apps separately if you want it removed there.
How long does it take for MyFitnessPal to fully delete my data?
Your account access stops immediately after you confirm deletion, but MyFitnessPal takes 2 to 7 days to remove all your data from their servers. During this time, your information is no longer visible or accessible, but the deletion process is still running in the background.
What if I forgot my password and cannot delete my account?
Go to the MyFitnessPal login page and click Forgot Password. Enter your email address and follow the reset link sent to your inbox. Once you reset your password, log in and proceed with deletion. If you no longer have access to your email, contact MyFitnessPal support for help.
Does deactivation stop MyFitnessPal from sending me emails?
Yes. Deactivation stops notifications and marketing emails from MyFitnessPal. However, if you want to stop emails without deactivating, you can also adjust your notification settings in Settings > Notifications and turn off all email alerts.