Stack Overflow has always been a better-than-average resource for finding answers to programming questions. In particular, I have found a number of helpful answers to really obscure questions on the site, many of which helped me get past a roadblock either at work or in my hobby programming. As such, I decided I’d join the site to see if I could help out. Never before has a website given me a worse first impression.
How do I delete my Stack Overflow account?
User deletion is irreversible! By sending this request, your votes will be revoked, and all of your content will be made anonymous.
You should see a Delete Profile option on your user profile by clicking the Edit Profile & Settings link at the top of your profile page:
Visit that page and read through the information there. Once you’ve done so, check the box to indicate that you understand the implications of deleting your profile and then click the Delete Profile button.
If you have never posted or voted more than once on your profile, it will be immediately deleted. Otherwise, you will be scheduled for deletion. During that time, you can cancel the deletion request by visiting your profile and clicking the cancel link in the banner at the top. Otherwise, it will be deleted after 24 hours.
