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You can delete your Lyft account if you no longer want to book rides.
- It's easy to delete your Lyft account with the mobile app on your iPhone or Android, or on the Lyft website.
- When you delete your Lyft account, it is actually deactivated - that means the company may save some of your information whether you have an active account or not, in compliance with its privacy policy.
- However, this will also make it easier to reactivate your Lyft account should you want to use Lyft again.
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When you delete your Lyft account, it is actually only deactivated. This means that the company may keep some of your information, as per the company's privacy policy.
While not an ideal situation for those who want to take all of their data with them when they go, it can be helpful if you choose to reactivate your account later on.
The process of deleting your Lyft account is simple and can be done with just a few taps on your iPhone or Android , and you can also accomplish it just as quickly using the web browser version of Lyft, provided you're already logged into your account.
Here's what you need to know to get it done:
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How to delete your Lyft account on the mobile app
You can delete your Lyft account with the mobile app on your iPhone or Android. Here's how:
1. Open the app and sign into your account, if necessary.
2. Tap the three bars and select "Help."
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Tap Help in the menu.
3. Scroll to the bottom and, under "Get help," tap "Profile and account settings."
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Select Profile and account settings.
4. Tap "Delete My Account."
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Choose Delete my account and it will be deactivated.
You'll then get a confirmation message saying that Lyft will delete your account.
How to delete your Lyft account on Lyft's website
If you prefer, you could also accomplish this task via a web browser. Assuming you're already signed in through that browser, here are the steps you'd need to take:
1. Go to this support page.
2. Select "I'm a passenger or driver."
3. Click "Profile and Account Settings."
4. Select "Delete My Account."
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