How to Delete a Hushmail Account

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

Quick answer Save your mail first (IMAP if your plan supports it, otherwise forward or download what you need), cancel any paid plan so it can't renew, then move logins off the address. Close the account from your Hushmail account settings, or contact Hushmail support to close it if there's no self-serve option on your plan. There's no forwarding after closure.

Hushmail is a long-running encrypted email provider aimed mostly at professionals and small businesses on paid plans, with a limited free tier that has grown scarce over the years. Because features differ by plan, the exact closure path varies — some accounts can be closed from settings, others need a quick request to support. Either way, the preparation is the same: back up, stop the billing, and detach your logins before anything is removed.

Save your Hushmail messages

  1. Use IMAP if your plan allows it

    On plans that support IMAP, add your Hushmail account to Thunderbird or Apple Mail and let it download every folder. This produces a complete copy in a standard format that you can keep or import elsewhere.

  2. Otherwise forward or download

    If IMAP isn't available on your plan, forward the messages you need to another address, or use any download/export option in the webmail. Work folder by folder so nothing important is missed.

  3. Save contacts

    Export your address book separately — it goes away with the account.

Cancel any paid plan first

Stop the billing before you close Cancel the subscription or turn off renewal in your account settings first. Closing a mailbox does not always stop a recurring charge on its own, so confirm the plan is no longer set to renew before deleting.

Check your plan or billing area for the renewal date and cancel there. If you can't find a self-serve cancel option, contact Hushmail support to cancel — and handle this before deletion, because billing is harder to untangle once the account is closed.

Move logins off the address

People often use Hushmail as a private, primary address, so it may be the login or recovery contact for banks, health portals, and subscriptions. Search your inbox for verify, welcome, receipt, and reset to find them, and switch each account to a replacement address before you delete. After closure, those messages bounce and you can be locked out permanently. Setting up email aliases on your next address makes it easy to retire individual addresses in the future without a scramble.

Close the Hushmail account

Closure is permanent and there's no forwarding Once the account is closed, the mailbox and its data are removed and mail to the address bounces. Make sure your backups, billing cancellation, and login changes are done first.
  1. Sign in to Hushmail

    Go to hushmail.com and sign in to the account you want to remove.

  2. Open your account settings

    Look in Preferences or the account/settings area for an account-closure or deactivation option. The label and placement depend on your plan.

  3. Close the account, or contact support

    If a close/deactivate option is present, use it and confirm with your password. If your plan has no self-serve option, send a closure request to Hushmail support from the account so they can verify it's yours.

  4. Confirm the request

    Complete any confirmation step. The account is closed and the mailbox scheduled for removal.

Inactivity, recovery, and what breaks

Frequently asked questions

Does a free Hushmail account delete itself if I stop logging in?

Historically, free Hushmail accounts were deactivated after a short stretch without a sign-in and later removed. If you simply stop logging in, an inactive free account will eventually lapse on its own, but the timing is not something you control, so closing it deliberately is cleaner when you still have access.

How do I save my Hushmail messages before deleting?

If your plan supports IMAP, connect Hushmail to a desktop client like Thunderbird or Apple Mail and let it download every folder. If IMAP is not available on your plan, forward the messages you need to another address or use any export or download option in the webmail before you close the account.

Do I need to cancel my paid Hushmail plan before deleting?

Yes. Turn off renewal or cancel the subscription in your account settings first so you are not billed again. Closing the mailbox does not always stop a recurring charge on its own, so confirm the plan is no longer set to renew before you proceed.

Can I get my Hushmail address back after deleting it?

Treat the address as gone. After the account is closed the address stops receiving mail and senders get a bounce. Do not rely on registering the same address again later, and move any logins that depend on it before you delete.

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