How to Delete a Google Ads Account

If for whatever reason you need to delete a Google Ads Account, don't worry, it is very easy to do so! This quick and easy guide will show you how to delete a Google Ads account!

How to Delete a Google Ads Account:

1. Login to Google Ads

2. Navigate to Admin (bottom-left-hand side)

3. Navigate to Preferences

4. Open the Account status drop-downmenu

5. click on "Cancel my account" ⚠️ Important Note ⚠️ ➡️ The Account will show as "Cancelled"in your Google Ads Login Page ➡️ Eventually, cancelled Google Ads accounts will be deleted
   

If you don't want to see the canceled Google Ads account in your login page, you need to REMOVE yourself from the account - here's how:

1. Login to Google Ads

2. Navigate to Admin (bottom-left-hand side)

3. Navigate to Access and Security

4. Under Users, find your email and Remove access

   ⚠️ Important Note ⚠️ ➡️ Every Google Ads account should have at least ONE Admin ➡️ If you are the only Admin, you will NOT be able to remove your email 📨 In this case you need to add another email as an Admin and then go ahead and remove your email
   

Frequently Asked Questions on Deleting a Google Ads Account

What's the difference between deleting and canceling my account?

• Canceling means pausing your ads temporarily. You keep access to your data and can restart your ads later.

• Deleting permanently removes your account and all its data. You can't get it back once it's deleted - You cannot delete a Google Ads account, ONLY Google can eventually delete your Google Ads account, after you canceled it

What happens to my campaigns when I cancel my Google Ads account?

All your Google Ads campaign will stop running - you will not incur any further cost.

What happens to my campaigns if I delete my Google Ads account?

No - you'll only need to pay for:

• Any unpaid advertising costs from before deletion

• Outstanding balances on your account

Will I still need to pay anything after canceling my Google Ads account?

You will only be charged for any outstanding balances or advertising costs incurred up to the point of account deletion. Google will automatically charge your primary payment method for any unpaid amounts within 31 days of your account cancellation.

Can I transfer my Google Ads account to someone else?

Yes! Here's how can transfer a Google Ads account:

1. Add the new person as an admin

2. Wait for them to accept the invitation

3. Remove yourself from the account