{"id":1883,"date":"2023-11-15T14:11:16","date_gmt":"2023-11-15T14:11:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/blog\/?p=1883"},"modified":"2026-03-03T13:42:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T13:42:17","slug":"how-to-delete-your-ashley-madison-account","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/blog\/delete-dating-account\/how-to-delete-your-ashley-madison-account\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Delete your Ashley Madison Account (Updated 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/blog\/delete-dating-account\/how-to-delete-your-ashley-madison-account\/#Introduction\" title=\"Introduction\">Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/blog\/delete-dating-account\/how-to-delete-your-ashley-madison-account\/#Options_for_Deleting_Your_Account\" title=\"Options for Deleting Account\">Options for Deleting Account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/blog\/delete-dating-account\/how-to-delete-your-ashley-madison-account\/#Deactivate_Your_Account\" title=\"Deactivate Your Account\">Deactivate Your Account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/blog\/delete-dating-account\/how-to-delete-your-ashley-madison-account\/#Best_Ashley_Madison_Alternative\" title=\"Best Alternative\">Best Alternative<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/blog\/delete-dating-account\/how-to-delete-your-ashley-madison-account\/#Permanently_Delete_Your_AccountDesktop_or_Mobile_Web\" title=\"Permanently Delete Your Account\">Permanently Delete Your Account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/blog\/delete-dating-account\/how-to-delete-your-ashley-madison-account\/#Deletion_on_iOS\" title=\"Deletion on iOS\">Deletion on iOS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/blog\/delete-dating-account\/how-to-delete-your-ashley-madison-account\/#Deletion_on_Android\" title=\"Deletion on Android\">Deletion on Android<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/blog\/delete-dating-account\/how-to-delete-your-ashley-madison-account\/#Additional_Considerations\" title=\"Additional Considerations\">Additional Considerations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/blog\/delete-dating-account\/how-to-delete-your-ashley-madison-account\/#Ashley_Madison_vs_DoULike_Account_Deletion_Privacy_Compared\" title=\"Ashley Madison &amp; DoULike\">Ashley Madison &amp; DoULike<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/blog\/delete-dating-account\/how-to-delete-your-ashley-madison-account\/#Troubleshooting_Common_Issues\" title=\"Troubleshooting Common Issues\">Troubleshooting Common Issues<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/blog\/delete-dating-account\/how-to-delete-your-ashley-madison-account\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/blog\/online-dating\/best-dating-sites-that-ashley-madison-alternatives\/\">Ashley Madison<\/a> is a well-known dating website. For users who wish to discontinue using its services, it&#8217;s essential to know how to properly delete their account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Options_for_Deleting_Your_Account\"><\/span>Options for Deleting Your Account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two main options: <strong>deactivating<\/strong> the account, which hides it from search results and public view but allows for future reactivation, and <strong>deleting<\/strong> the account, which permanently erases your profile, messages, photos, and usage history. Before taking action, it\u2019s a good idea to review some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/blog\/ashley-madison\/ashley-madison-tips-and-tricks\/\">Ashley Madison tips and tricks<\/a> to ensure you\u2019re managing your account and privacy settings effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Deactivate_Your_Account\"><\/span>Deactivate Your Account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Login<\/strong>: Go to the Ashley Madison website and log in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Manage Profile<\/strong>: Find this tab at the top of the page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Delete Profile<\/strong>: Located in the left-hand menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deactivate Your Profile<\/strong>: Select this option and provide a reason.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: Deactivated accounts retain data, which can be a privacy concern. By taking this approach, you have the option to conceal your profile from other users, retain any existing credits, and conveniently reactivate your account if you choose to return within a year.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>\r\n.st-table-badge::before {left: 100px;}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div class=\"st-table\" id=\"Ash_Mad_Alt\">\r\n            <div class=\"st-table-title st-table-row\">\r\n                <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Ashley_Madison_Alternative\"><\/span>Best Ashley Madison Alternative<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"st-table-row\" >\r\n                <div class=\"st-table-column\">\r\n                    <span id=\"opn-logo12\" data-open=\"12\" style=\"cursor:pointer;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/hanna\/img\/table\/logo-doulike.png\" alt=\"\"><\/span>\r\n                    <p class=\"st-table-badge\" style=\"top: -15px;\">Users' Choice<\/p>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"st-table-column\">\r\n                    <ul class=\"st-table-raiting\">\r\n                        <li><svg width=\"20\" hight=\"20\"><use xlink:href=\"#star-solid\"><\/use><\/svg><\/li>\r\n                        <li><svg width=\"20\" hight=\"20\"><use xlink:href=\"#star-solid\"><\/use><\/svg><\/li>\r\n                        <li><svg width=\"20\" hight=\"20\"><use xlink:href=\"#star-solid\"><\/use><\/svg><\/li>\r\n                        <li><svg width=\"20\" hight=\"20\"><use xlink:href=\"#star-solid\"><\/use><\/svg><\/li>\r\n                        <li><svg width=\"20\" hight=\"20\"><use xlink:href=\"#star-solid\"><\/use><\/svg><\/li>\r\n                    <\/ul>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"st-table-column\">\r\n                    <div class=\"st-table-butwrap\">\r\n                        <span id=\"opn-lnk12\" data-lnk=\"12\" class=\"st-table-button\">Visit website<\/span>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Permanently_Delete_Your_AccountDesktop_or_Mobile_Web\"><\/span>Permanently Delete Your Account(Desktop or Mobile Web)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Login<\/strong>: Access your account on the Ashley Madison website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Manage Profile<\/strong>: Located at the top of the page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Delete Profile<\/strong>: In the menu on the left.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Delete Your Profile<\/strong>: Choose this for complete deletion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Confirmation<\/strong>: Confirm the action in the pop-up window.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>It can take up to 48 hours for the deletion process to complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Deletion_on_iOS\"><\/span>Deletion on iOS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Open the App<\/strong>: Tap on the Ashley Madison app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Settings<\/strong>: Tap on the three horizontal lines in the top-left corner, then select &#8216;Settings&#8217;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Account<\/strong>: Choose &#8216;Account&#8217; from the settings menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Full Deletion<\/strong>: At the bottom of the screen, select &#8216;Full Deletion&#8217;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Confirm<\/strong>: Follow the prompts to confirm deletion.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Deletion_on_Android\"><\/span>Deletion on Android<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Open the App<\/strong>: Launch the Ashley Madison app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Settings<\/strong>: Tap the three horizontal lines in the top-left corner, then select &#8216;Settings&#8217;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Account Information<\/strong>: Choose &#8216;Account Information&#8217; from the settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Delete Account<\/strong>: Scroll down and select &#8216;Delete Account&#8217;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Confirm<\/strong>: Follow the steps to confirm the deletion of your account.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additional_Considerations\"><\/span>Additional Considerations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Completing a full deletion of your account\/profile will ensure the following actions are taken:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your profile will be eliminated from search results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your profile will be completely removed from the Ashley Madison website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All your messages, whether sent or received, will be deleted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any record of your usage history and personal information held on our site will be erased.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All your uploaded photos will be removed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any remaining credits in your account will be forfeited.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Subscription Cancellation<\/strong>: Remember, deleting your account doesn&#8217;t cancel any subscriptions. Manage subscriptions separately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Legal Email Request<\/strong>: For a more formal approach, consider sending a legal email request for deletion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Customer Support<\/strong>: Contact Ashley Madison&#8217;s customer support for assistance with account issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ashley_Madison_vs_DoULike_Account_Deletion_Privacy_Compared\"><\/span>Ashley Madison vs DoULike: Account Deletion &amp; Privacy Compared<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re reading this guide, privacy is likely your main concern\u2014not just how to delete an Ashley Madison account, but what actually happens afterward. To give readers clearer context, it helps to briefly compare Ashley Madison\u2019s deletion process with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/\">DoULike\u2019s<\/a> account management approach, especially around data removal and reactivation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table table-comparison fontsize\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>What Users Want to Know<\/strong><\/td><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"85\" class=\"wp-image-4920\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ashley-Madison-logo.jpg\" alt=\"Ashley Madison logo\"><\/td><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"85\" class=\"wp-image-4880\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DoULike-Logo-200x113-2.png\" alt=\"Doulike logo\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Deactivation option<\/td><td>Yes (data retained)<\/td><td>No hidden deactivation state<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Permanent deletion<\/td><td>Yes (manual steps required)<\/td><td>Yes (simple account removal)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Data retained after deactivation<\/td><td>Yes (up to 1 year)<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Messages deleted<\/td><td>Yes (after full deletion)<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Photos deleted<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Credits refunded<\/td><td>No (forfeited)<\/td><td>Not applicable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Subscription cancellation<\/td><td>Separate step required<\/td><td>Separate step required<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Privacy focus<\/td><td>Discretion with manual control<\/td><td>Simplicity and transparency<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ashley Madison gives users multiple exit options, but deactivation still keeps data stored, which may matter to privacy-focused users. DoULike takes a more straightforward approach: no hidden profiles, no long-term data retention after leaving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Troubleshooting_Common_Issues\"><\/span>Troubleshooting Common Issues<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re having trouble, ensure you&#8217;re following the steps correctly for your device type. For persistent problems, reach out to customer service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re using a desktop, iOS, or Android device, deleting your Ashley Madison account involves straightforward steps. Choose between deactivation and deletion based on your needs, and always be mindful of your digital privacy and security. If you&#8217;re considering stepping away entirely, you might also want to explore an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/blog\/online-dating\/best-dating-sites-that-ashley-madison-alternatives\/\">Ashley Madison alternative<\/a> that better suits your preferences or offers different privacy features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Article: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/blog\/online-dating\/best-dating-sites-that-ashley-madison-alternatives\/\">Ashley Masidon Alternatives<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction Ashley Madison is a well-known dating website. For users who wish to discontinue using its services, it&#8217;s essential to know how to properly delete their account. Options for Deleting Your Account There are two main options: deactivating the account, which hides it from search results and public view but allows for future reactivation, and deleting the account, which permanently erases your profile, messages, photos, and usage history. Before taking action, it\u2019s a good idea to review some Ashley Madison tips and tricks to ensure you\u2019re managing your account and privacy settings effectively. Deactivate Your Account Note: Deactivated accounts retain data, which can be a privacy concern. By taking this approach, you have the option to conceal your profile from other users, retain any existing credits, and conveniently reactivate your account if you choose to return within a year. Permanently Delete Your Account(Desktop or Mobile Web) It can take up to 48 hours for the deletion process to complete. Deletion on iOS Deletion on Android Additional Considerations Completing a full deletion of your account\/profile will ensure the following actions are taken: Ashley Madison vs DoULike: Account Deletion &amp; Privacy Compared If you\u2019re reading this guide, privacy is likely your main [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":1893,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_glsr_average":0,"_glsr_ranking":0,"_glsr_reviews":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[104,102],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1883","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ashley-madison","category-delete-dating-account"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1883","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1883"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1883\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5303,"href":"https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1883\/revisions\/5303"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1893"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1883"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1883"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1883"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}