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How do I delete my Beside account?

A step-by-step guide on how to delete your Beside account, including what happens to your data after deletion.

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Written by Beside Team
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We're sorry to see you go! If you'd like to delete your Beside account, follow these steps ⬇️

Step 1️⃣ - Disable Call forwarding (⚠️ Before deleting your account)

It’s very important to turn off call forwarding completely before deleting Beside.

If you don’t, calls to your main number may continue being redirected to your Beside number even after deletion.

ℹ️ We're not able to disable call forwarding on your behalf - this must be done directly from your phone due to carrier restrictions.


Step 2️⃣ - Delete your account in the app

  1. Open the Beside app

  2. Go to Settings

  3. Scroll to the bottom of the screen and tap Delete

  4. Tap “Yes, Delete” to confirm deletion

ℹ️ Once deleted, all your data (calls & messages history, AI set up, personal data) will be permanently erased. If you choose to sign up again, you’ll start fresh with no previous data.

⚠️ This action cannot be undone.


Step 3️⃣ - Cancel your subscription (handled by Apple)

Deleting the Beside app or account does not cancel your subscription.

Since all payments are handled by Apple, you'll need to cancel your subscription directly through your iPhone settings to avoid being charged. Unfortunately, we're not able to cancel subscriptions on your behalf.

Here's how to cancel:

  1. Open your iPhone Settings

  2. Tap your name > Subscriptions

  3. Select Beside

  4. Tap Cancel Subscription

📚 Need help? Check out: How do I cancel my Beside subscription?


❓ FAQ

“Processing” still showing after deletion

If you still see the “Processing” banner or microphone icon at the top of your phone after removing Beside, it usually means call forwarding wasn’t fully turned off at the carrier or an iOS background process is stuck.

1️⃣ Turn off Call Forwarding on iPhone

  • Open Settings → Phone → Call Forwarding

  • Make sure Call Forwarding = Off

2️⃣ Restart your iPhone

Power off, wait 30 seconds, power back on.

3️⃣ Check microphone access

  • Go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Microphone

  • If you still see Beside listed, you can safely toggle it Off

If it still appears, contact your carrier and ask them to confirm all call forwarding is fully disabled on your line.

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