Deleting your Strava account removes all your data and cannot be undone
When you delete your Strava account, the company removes your profile, all your activity history, your segments, your followers and following lists, and any personal information you uploaded. Strava does not keep a backup you can restore later. The deletion is permanent. If you want to stop using Strava but might return someday, deactivating (which hides your profile temporarily) is a different option — but deletion is the choice if you want your data gone for good.
The deletion process takes place entirely in your account settings. You do not need to contact Strava support unless something goes wrong. The account is usually removed within a few days, though Strava says it can take up to 30 days for all traces to disappear from their servers.
Key Takeaways
- Deletion is permanent and removes all your activities, profile data, and personal information — you cannot undo it or recover your account later.
- You access the delete option through Settings > Account > Delete Account on the Strava website or app.
- Strava will ask you to confirm your password and may ask why you are leaving, but confirmation is the only required step.
- If you think you might use Strava again in the future, deactivation hides your profile without erasing your data.
- Deletion takes effect immediately for your profile, though Strava says it can take up to 30 days to remove all your data from their servers.
Steps to delete your account on the Strava website
Log into your Strava account on a web browser. Go to your profile icon in the top right corner and select Settings. On the left sidebar, click Account. Scroll down until you see the Delete Account section near the bottom of the page.
Click the Delete Account button. Strava will show you a warning that explains the deletion is permanent and will remove all your data. Read this carefully. You will need to enter your password to confirm. Type your password in the box and click Delete Account again. Your account is now scheduled for deletion.
Strava may ask you a short survey question about why you are leaving. This is optional — you can skip it or answer it. Either way, your account deletion proceeds. You will receive a confirmation email at the address associated with your account.
Deleting your account through the Strava mobile app
Open the Strava app and tap your profile icon at the bottom right. Tap the gear icon to open Settings. Scroll down and tap Account. Continue scrolling until you reach the Delete Account option at the bottom.
Tap Delete Account. The app will show the same permanent deletion warning. Enter your password when prompted and tap Delete Account to confirm. The deletion request is submitted immediately. You will get a confirmation email within a few minutes.
The mobile app process is identical to the website — both routes lead to the same deletion, and you only need to do it once. If you delete through the app, you do not need to delete again on the website.
What happens to your data after deletion
Your profile disappears from Strava's public directory right away. Other users cannot find you or see your activities. Any segments you created are removed. Your followers lose access to your profile, and you are removed from anyone's following list.
Strava says it takes up to 30 days to fully purge your data from their servers and backups. During this window, your information is no longer accessible through the app or website, but it may still exist in Strava's internal systems. After 30 days, Strava states the data is completely deleted. However, if you shared your activities on social media or other websites, those posts remain — deletion only removes data from Strava itself.
If you had connected Strava to other apps or devices (like Garmin, Apple Health, or Fitbit), those connections are severed. The other apps keep the data you synced to them, but Strava no longer has access to send or receive information.
The difference between deleting and deactivating your account
Deactivation hides your profile from public view but keeps all your data on Strava's servers. Your activities, segments, and personal information remain intact. You can reactivate your account anytime by logging back in, and everything returns to normal. Deactivation is useful if you want a break from Strava but think you might return.
Deletion removes everything permanently. You cannot reactivate a deleted account. If you want to use Strava again after deletion, you must create a brand new account from scratch. There is no way to recover your old activities, followers, or segment records.
Choose deactivation if you are unsure about leaving permanently. Choose deletion only if you are certain you will not use Strava again and want your data completely removed from their system.
What to do if you cannot find the delete option
If you are using an older version of the Strava app, the delete option may not appear in Settings. Update the app to the latest version through your phone's app store (Apple App Store or Google Play Store). After updating, the delete option should appear in Account settings.
If you are using a third-party login (signing in through Facebook, Google, or Apple), the delete process is the same — you still access it through Settings > Account > Delete Account. Your login method does not change how deletion works.
If the delete button does not appear even after updating, or if you get an error message when trying to delete, contact Strava support through the app or at support.strava.com. Provide your account email and describe the problem. Support can manually delete your account if the self-service option is not working.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I recover my account after I delete it?
No. Deletion is permanent and irreversible. Strava does not restore deleted accounts. If you want to use Strava again, you must create a new account with a new email address and start over with no access to your old activities or data.
Will my deleted activities still show up in other people's feeds?
No. When you delete your account, your activities disappear from other users' feeds and from the public activity stream. However, if someone downloaded or screenshotted your activities before deletion, those files remain on their device — deletion only removes your data from Strava.
What happens to my Strava segments after I delete?
Any segments you created are deleted along with your account. Other users' times on those segments remain, but the segment itself is removed from Strava's database. If other users created the same segment, their version stays active.
Do I need to disconnect my devices before deleting?
No. Disconnecting devices is optional. When you delete your account, all connected devices are automatically disconnected. The data already synced to those devices (like your watch or fitness tracker) stays on the device, but Strava stops receiving new data from them.
How long does it take for my account to be completely deleted?
Your profile and activities disappear immediately after you confirm deletion. Strava says it takes up to 30 days to remove all your data from their backup servers. For practical purposes, your account is gone right away — the 30-day window is for their internal data cleanup.