Want to learn how to delete Showmax account? In this article, we’ll explain what to do so that your details will be permanently removed from the Showmax database. The process is slightly different for desktop and mobile users, so we’ve prepared a separate step-by-step guide for each platform.
Showmax Users have different reasons why they delete their accounts. With all of the sensitive information that your account contains, it’s probably a good idea to remove it if you no longer use it. You don’t want anyone accessing your account and stealing sensitive information. Well, Showmax can be a useful platform, but it isn’t right for everyone.
Before Deleting Your Account
It’s important to double-check everything you might lose access to if you delete your account on Showmax. Deleting Showmax account is permanent. After going through the process, all of your account settings will be erased. You will no longer be able to use Showmax. If you’ve decided that you no longer want your Showmax account, you have the option to delete it.
How to Delete Showmax Account Permanently
Thankfully, deleting your account just takes a few simple steps. To delete your account, you need to log in:
1. Once you are in your Showmax account.
2. From the main page, click the three-dot menu icon on the left sidebar and select Settings and privacy.
3. Select “Delete” your account.
4. Read through the information and click “Delete”.
5. You’ll be asked to confirm your password, then you can click “Delete” once again.
How to Delete Your Account on the Mobile App
1. Log in to your Showmax account via the mobile app.
2. Tap your profile icon and select “Settings” and privacy from the menu.
3. Under your username, select “Account”.
4. Tap “Delete” your account.
5. Read the messages and select “Delete”.
6. You’ll be prompted to enter your password and then you can hit “Delete” one more time.
How to Delete Showmax Without Password or Email
If you are finding it difficult to remember the password of your Showmax account or you have just forgotten it and you want to get it deleted permanently, you can do so without even actually logging into your account.
All you need for this method is a friend who has Showmax account and is willing to lend you their devices just for a few minutes to contact Showmax support.
Follow the steps below and get going:
1. Once your friend allows you to use his Showmax account, you have to go to Showmax’s support & request page. You can do so by logging to that your friend’s account
2. Request Showmax to terminate or delete your account under the Report option.
3. Provide the details of your previous account like your account ID, this will make their work easier and will also prove that the account was yours.
When done with this, don’t forget to confirm your request for the account deletion.
Can I Cancel my Showmax Account Deletion?
Yes, if it’s been less than 30 days since you initiated your Showmax account deletion, you can cancel the account deletion. After 30 days, your account and all of your information will be permanently deleted, and you won’t be able to retrieve your information.
Remember copies of your information may remain after deleting the account. Showmax may keep your information for things such as legal issues, terms violations, or harm prevention efforts and to ensure the safety and security of its platform and people using Showmax.
To cancel your account deletion:
Simply log in to your Showmax account within 30 days of deleting your account.
Find and Delete Showmax Old Account
If you can’t remember your login details, the first Showmax is to find and recover the account. There are a few places you should check for saved login info, and you should take the time to check each since it’s highly unlikely all your account names from over the years are stored in a single spot.
The first place to search is in your web browser. Most browsers can save login info for any websites you access, and you can quickly find any accounts you’ve saved from the settings menu. Here’s where to locate your Showmax login credentials in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari:
- In Google Chrome, go to Settings > Passwords > Saved Passwords.
- In Avast Secure Browser go to > Settings > Passwords > Saved Passwords.
- In Internet Explorer click Settings > View Advanced Settings > Manage Passwords.
- In Firefox Browser, tap on Options > Security > Saved Passwords > Show Passwords.
- In Safari Browser, click Preferences > Passwords.
- In Microsoft Edge go to Settings > Passwords & Autofill > Manage Passwords.
After you find the password and log in to Showmax, you can go into your account settings and follow the steps we explained above to delete it.
Note that some browsers like Chrome will ask you to enter your device password.