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Delete Own Account

Deletes your own user. Requires Allow Users to Delete Own Account enabled. Accessible from Administration -> Accounts.
URL
Requires Auth
HTTP Method
/api/v1/users.deleteOwnAccount
yes
POST

Payload

Argument
Example
Required
Description
password
BsNr28znDkG8aeo7W
Required
The password of user (encrypted in SHA256).
confirmRelinquish
true
Optional Default: false
Deletes own account even if user is the last owner of a room.

Example Call

curl -H "X-Auth-Token: 9HqLlyZOugoStsXCUfD_0YdwnNnunAJF8V47U3QHXSq" \
-H "X-User-Id: aobEdbYhXfu5hkeqG" \
-H "Content-type:application/json" \
http://localhost:3000/api/v1/users.deleteOwnAccount \
-d '{ "password": "BsNr28znDkG8aeo7W" }'

Example Result

{
"success": true
}

Change Log

Version
Description
3.7.0
Added confirmRelinquish to the payload.
0.67.0
Added
Last modified 2mo ago
Deprecation for cloud services and apps is now extended to November 20, 2023. Rocket.Chat versions receive support for six months after release.