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How to delete a profile

To delete a USAJOBS profile:

  1. Sign into USAJOBS.
  2. Go to your Profile section.
  3. Click Edit in the section with your contact information.
  4. Scroll to the bottom of the page to Delete Profile and click the +.
  5. Read the message and click Delete Profile—you get a confirmation pop up box.
  6. Confirm you want to delete your profile and click Delete Profile again.

You'll receive an email telling you when we'll delete your profile.

What happens if I delete my profile?

If you delete your profile:

  • You will lose all documents in your profile, including your application history, resumes, saved documents, saved searches, and all other documents.
  • We will delete your profile 168 hours (7 days) after you click the Delete Profile in the confirmation box.
  • For security reasons, you must wait seven calendar days after we delete your profile, to create a new one with the same email address.

Can I cancel my request to delete my profile?

Yes. To cancel your request, sign into your USAJOBS profile before the end of the seven day period and click Cancel.

If I delete my profile, will I also delete my login.gov account?

No. You will not delete your login.gov account, if you delete your USAJOBS profile.

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