How do I delete my Pokémon Go account on Google?
To delete your Pokémon Go account on Google, you need to go to the Niantic website and fill out an account deletion request form, as you cannot delete your account directly from within the Pokémon Go app. This process is necessary to ensure that your account is fully removed and all associated data is deleted, including your Google account information that is linked to Pokémon Go.
Understanding the Process
Deleting a Pokémon Go account is a straightforward process, but it requires a few steps to be taken outside of the app itself. The primary reason for this is to maintain account security and ensure that users intentionally choose to delete their accounts, rather than accidentally doing so through the app.
FAQs
1. Can I Delete My Pokémon Go Account Directly from the App?
No, Pokémon Go doesn’t allow you to delete your account from within the app. You must visit the Niantic website to request account deletion.
2. How Do I Unlink My Google Account from Pokémon Go?
To unlink your Google account from Pokémon Go, you need to go to your Google Account settings, find Pokémon Go under connected apps, and select Delete connection or unlink.
3. Will Deleting the Pokémon Go App Delete My Account?
Deleting the Pokémon Go app from your device does not delete your Pokémon Go account. Your account remains active until you manually request its deletion through Niantic.
4. Can I Change the Google Account Linked to Pokémon Go?
Yes, you can update your login providers at any time by unlinking the current Google account and then linking a new one to your Pokémon Go account.
5. Does Pokémon Go Have Access to My Google Account?
Pokémon Go only accesses basic Google profile information, such as your user ID and email address, and does not collect or access any other Google account information.
6. How Do I Clear Pokémon Go Cache?
To clear the Pokémon Go cache on Android, go to your device Settings, select Apps, find Pokémon Go, and choose Storage followed by Clear cache.
7. What Happens If I Clear Pokémon Go Cache?
Clearing the Pokémon Go cache will reset your settings to default and clear your battle parties.
8. Can I Have Multiple Pok��mon Go Accounts?
While it’s technically possible to have multiple Pokémon Go accounts, having more than one account is against the Terms of Service and can result in account bans.
9. How Does Niantic Detect Multiple Accounts?
Niantic primarily relies on reports from other players to detect multi-accounting. There’s no automated system in place for detecting this form of cheating.
10. Can I Merge Two Pokémon Go Accounts?
Unfortunately, Niantic cannot merge gameplay progress from one Pokémon Go account to another.
11. Why Can’t I Log into Pokémon Go?
If you’re experiencing login issues, check your network connection, try closing and reopening the app, or wait for a while before attempting to log in again.
12. How Do I Know If I Am Banned from Pokémon Go?
If your Pokémon Go account has been banned, you’ll receive a message stating that your account has been suspended or terminated for violating the Terms of Service when you try to log in.
13. Can I Use the Same Pokémon Go Account on Two Phones at the Same Time?
No, a Pokémon Go account cannot be used on multiple smartphones simultaneously. It can be transferred to a new compatible device, but only one device can be used at a time.
14. How Do I Transfer My Pokémon Go Account to a Different Email?
To change your email address associated with Pokémon Go, log in to your Pokémon Trainer Club account, click on Change Email Address, and follow the prompts to update your email.
15. Why Does Pokémon Go Keep Asking for Access to My Google Account?
Pokémon Go requests access to your Google account for login purposes and to collect app usage data. This is a standard permission required for the app to function properly.