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Is it possible to delete an archived account? #866
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That's about it. But since this box looks so large and empty, I guess I'll elaborate,
My account was archived, I'd like to free the username is possible.
I downloaded the archive thinking it was like a confirmation of "that's it, we're done [with you] here" thus the account would be freed because "no season to keep old unusable data anymore, makes sense", I thought, but that didn't quite pan out. 😅
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elelay commentedon Dec 4, 2025
I think that a username can never be deleted. But if you want to reuse the same username it's possible for me to re-activate it manually.
FpunktBpunkt commentedon Dec 23, 2025
I have the same concern but am also confused.
In the announcement (June 23rd, 2025) it says:
Is it still correct?
How can I tell you my gpodder username to reactivate?
elelay commentedon Dec 28, 2025
Since the announcement there has been a few requests to reactivate an account, that I can do manually.
You'll start from scratch, though: all subscriptions, history, ... are indeed deleted and won't be recovered.
If you feel ok with it, just reply with your login.
ByteHamster commentedon Jan 17, 2026
Hi, please delete my archived account
_HaPe_(and the archive file), so that my email address is no longer stored anywhere. (alternatively, you could also reactivate it and delete the archive file. Then I will delete the account myself)Thanks for helping to resurrect the mygpo project! It really is a cornerstone of the open podcasting ecosystem.
elelay commentedon Jan 18, 2026
@ByteHamster I've re-activated your account and edited the email. If you still have your password you should be able to delete your account.
Thanks
Brainstem commentedon May 1, 2026
@elelay I need to delete my archived account. Can you provide a way on the gpodder.net website (or email) so that I can provide my account information instead of posting it on this public forum?
SeanHorner commentedon Aug 20, 2026
Howdy @elelay, coming back to gpodder today as I just moved over to Kasts on desktop and mobile, but looks like my user (sean.horner) has been archived, could you please reactivate the account? Totally understand it'll essentially be a blank account, just want my username back 🙃
Please let me know if you need any more info (email will probably get me faster than a response here, should be in my account info I assume).
Thanks in advance,
Sean
elelay commentedon Aug 21, 2026
Hi @SeanHorner, your account has been reactivated.
Thanks,
FpunktBpunkt commentedon Oct 4, 2026
Hi @elelay, my account name is TiFl.
Thanks for reactivating in advance.
elelay commentedon Oct 7, 2026
Hi @FpunktBpunkt, your account has been reactivated.
A self-service option is in the works.
Thanks,