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What's the proper way to delete user account completely?

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MrT
23 Mar, 2026, 17:59

I would like to provide an option for the users of my app, to completely remove theirs account if they want to. I don't want to 'deactivate' the account, but to completely nuke the data. I red the docs, and in the Account API section it's said that:

Update status Block the currently logged in user account. Behind the scene, the user record is not deleted but permanently blocked from any access. To completely delete a user, use the Users API instead.

but the Users API page provides no endpoints (screenshot). So what's the proper way to deal with this case?

TL;DR
Title: Deleting User Accounts Completely Developers want to know how to properly delete user accounts instead of just deactivating them. The Account API only allows for blocking users, not fully deleting them. However, the Users API does not provide endpoints for deletion. The solution is to contact platform support for guidance on fully deleting user accounts.
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