Delete Account
You can permanently delete your Flaresat account at any time.
What gets deleted
When you delete your account:
- Your user profile is removed from Flaresat
- Your device's push notification tokens are cleared
- You are removed from all groups you were a member of
What is NOT deleted:
- Map items (pins, routes, areas) you created — these remain on the shared map with your name replaced by "Deleted User"
- Chat messages you sent — these remain in the group chat history with your name replaced by "Deleted User"
This is intentional: deleting historical map data or messages would corrupt the shared history that other team members depend on.
How to delete your account
- Open your Profile
- Scroll to the bottom
- Tap Delete my account
- Read the confirmation warning
- Tap Delete to confirm
Your account is deleted immediately. You'll be signed out and returned to the sign-in screen.
Can I recover a deleted account?
No. Account deletion is permanent and cannot be undone. If you sign up again with the same email, it will be a brand-new account with no history.
What if I'm the only admin in a group?
Before you can delete your account, you must either:
- Promote another member to Admin in each group where you're the sole admin, or
- Leave those groups (which requires the same step above)
Flaresat will remind you if there are groups blocking deletion.