How to Delete a Yandex Mail Account

Last updated: July 6, 2026 · Verified against the current process

Quick answer Export your mail over IMAP first, move any logins off the address, then open your Yandex ID at id.yandex.com, go to account management, and look for Delete account at the bottom of the page. Deleting removes your entire Yandex account — Mail, Disk, Music, and everything else — not just email.

The single most important thing to understand about Yandex Mail is that it isn't a separate product you can peel off. Your mailbox is part of one Yandex ID that also powers Yandex Disk, Music, and every other Yandex service. Deleting the account wipes all of it at once. There's a short window to change your mind afterward, but you should plan as though it's permanent.

Export your Yandex mail

  1. Turn on IMAP

    In Yandex Mail on the web, open Settings and find the section for email clients or protocols. Enable IMAP so an external app is allowed to connect.

  2. Connect a desktop client

    Add the account to Thunderbird or Apple Mail using IMAP. It mirrors every folder so your full mailbox lands on your computer in a standard format. Let the sync finish completely before you move on.

  3. Note any app password requirement

    If two-factor authentication is on, Yandex may require an app-specific password to log the client in rather than your normal password. Generate one in your Yandex ID security settings if the standard password is rejected.

Move logins and back up other services

Because deleting the account also removes Yandex Disk and any other services, download your files first — a full-account deletion takes them with it. Then handle the address itself: search your inbox for verify, welcome, receipt, and password to find every account that relies on this email for sign-in or recovery, and switch each to a replacement. After deletion, those messages bounce and you can be locked out. Setting up email aliases on your next address keeps this from happening again.

Delete your Yandex ID

This deletes your entire Yandex account Deletion is not limited to mail. Your Yandex Disk files, Music library, and every other Yandex service tied to this ID are removed together. Finish all backups and login changes before you continue.
  1. Open your Yandex ID

    Go to id.yandex.com (the account/passport page) and sign in with the account you want to remove.

  2. Find account management

    Navigate to your account settings or management page. Scroll to the very bottom — the deletion option is deliberately placed there, away from everyday settings.

  3. Choose Delete account

    Click Delete account. Yandex asks you to confirm your password and may send a confirmation code to your linked phone number or recovery contact.

  4. Confirm the deletion

    Yandex shows what you're about to lose and may ask for a reason. Confirm to submit the request. The account is deactivated and enters its recovery period.

Recovery window and username reuse

Yandex holds a deleted account for a limited period before erasing it. During that window you can restore it by signing back in and confirming you want to keep it — useful if you delete by mistake. Once the period ends, the account and its mail are gone for good.

The username is a different story. After deletion, the login is locked and is not returned to the pool for a new registration for a long time, if ever. Don't delete an account planning to re-register the same address shortly after.

What breaks after deletion

Frequently asked questions

Does deleting Yandex Mail delete my whole Yandex account?

Yes. Yandex Mail is not separate from your Yandex ID. Deleting the account removes every Yandex service you use with it, including Yandex Disk, Music, and any other Yandex products. There is no way to delete only the mailbox while keeping the rest of the account.

Can I recover a deleted Yandex account?

For a limited time after you request deletion, you can restore the account by signing in and confirming that you want to keep it. Once that recovery period passes, the account and its mail are deleted for good and cannot be brought back.

Can I reuse my Yandex username after deleting?

Not right away. After deletion the login is locked and is not made available for a new registration for a long time, if ever. Do not delete an account expecting to grab the same address again soon.

How do I export Yandex mail before deleting?

Turn on IMAP in the Yandex Mail settings, then connect the mailbox to a desktop client such as Thunderbird or Apple Mail and let it download every folder. That leaves a standard local copy you can keep or import into another provider after the account is gone.

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