Deleting your GitHub account is a straightforward process. Here's how to do it:
- Log in to your GitHub account.
- Navigate to your Account Settings. You can find this by clicking on your profile picture in the top right corner of the GitHub website, then selecting "Settings."
- Click on "Account" in the left sidebar.
- Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on "Delete account."
- Enter your password and click "Delete account" again to confirm your decision.
Important Notes:
- Deleting your GitHub account is permanent and irreversible.
- Before you delete your account, consider backing up any important data you want to keep, such as your repositories, issues, and pull requests.
- If you have any collaborators on your repositories, they will need to be transferred to another account or deleted.
Additional Information:
- You can also delete your account from the GitHub mobile app.
- If you're having trouble deleting your account, you can contact GitHub support for assistance.