How to Delete Your Sora Account in 2026 (Step by Step)

How to delete your Sora account

Cancel ChatGPT Plus/Pro first if you have it: chatgpt.com > Settings > Subscription > Manage.
Sign in at chatgpt.com and open Settings > Data controls.
Choose Delete account and confirm.
This deletes the entire OpenAI account - ChatGPT history, API access and Sora library together.

If you subscribed through Apple or Google, cancel in the store first, then delete the account on the web.

Before you delete

Download every Sora video you want to keep - the library is removed with the account.
Deleting also kills API keys and any projects/org access tied to the same login.
Workspace or team members must leave or transfer ownership before deleting a shared org account.

What happens after you delete

Deletion removes the OpenAI account and everything on it - chats, API keys, Sora videos. Downloaded MP4s on your machine are untouched.

Deleting removes your account; it does not get you a refund for the current billing period. If you are leaving because of the price, there is a cheaper way to keep the same capability.

Leaving because of the price?

If the ChatGPT tier was costing you a standalone subscription, Krater gives you 500+ AI models in one workspace for a single $20/month Pro plan, including video generation. Compare plans on our Sora pricing breakdown or see every model we support.

More guides: how to cancel Sora · Sora pricing · cancel ChatGPT

FAQ

Can I recover my Sora account after deleting it?

No. Deletion is permanent - the OpenAI account, its Sora library and ChatGPT history are removed and cannot be restored.

Do I get a refund when I delete my account?

Deleting the account does not trigger a refund. Cancel the subscription first and check OpenAI's refund policy.

Can I delete Sora without deleting ChatGPT?

No - Sora has no separate account. The only boundary is the OpenAI account itself.

Last verified October 2026. Official source: openai.com.

How to Delete Your Sora Account (Permanently)