How to delete a Day One Sync account
These are the steps to delete a Day One account.
Web App
Sign in to the Day One Web app at https://dayone.me/settings with the account you wish to delete.
There is an option to sign in with Apple ID or click Sign In with E-Mail or Google.
Once signed in, scroll down in the Settings to Delete Account.
iOS App
- Tap your profile picture on the top right corner to open Settings.
- At the top of the Settings screen, tap your profile picture or name again to open your Account details.
- Scroll down and tap Advanced.
- Tap Delete Account.
- Confirm the deletion of your account.
Note: There are two Advanced sections in Day One for iOS. The Delete Account option is inside Account details (step 2 above), not in the main Settings Advanced section.
Note: if you see an Error: forbidden message when attempting to delete your account, it’s likely that the access token saved on your device has been removed. In this case, please try deleting your account through the Web App instead.
macOS App
- Open Settings from the bottom of the left sidebar or from the menubar: Day One > Settings…
- Click Sync (next to General)
- Click the Account Details button
- It will open the Day One Web App https://dayone.me/ in a web browser
- Follow the steps to delete your account from the Web App section above
Android App
- Tap your profile picture on the top right corner to open Settings.
- Tap Account to open the Account Info page.
- Tap Delete Account
- Confirm the deletion of your account.
Important Note
- Once begun, the account deletion process takes ~5 days to avoid accidental deletion. After the 5-day period, the account cannot be recovered.
- After you close the account you will get an email titled “Your Day One account has been closed”. This email contains a link you can use to recover the account if you change your mind within 5 days of initially closing the account.
After Permanent Deletion
After the 5-day grace period, the account and all associated journal data are permanently deleted. This action cannot be undone.
If you need to create a new account using the same email address, contact Day One Support at support@dayoneapp.com. The email address may not be immediately available for re-registration after deletion.
