You can delete a GoFundMe campaign or your entire account, but the process and what happens to your money differ depending on which one you choose
If you started a GoFundMe campaign and want to remove it, you have two separate options: delete just the campaign while keeping your account, or delete your entire GoFundMe account. Deleting a campaign takes a few minutes through your account settings. Deleting your account is permanent and removes your profile, but money that has already been donated stays with you — GoFundMe does not reclaim it. Money that comes in after you delete the campaign goes back to the donors automatically.
The steps are straightforward, but understanding what happens to your funds and whether you can undo the deletion matters before you proceed.
Key Takeaways
- Deleting a campaign removes it from public view within minutes, but donations already received remain in your GoFundMe account or linked bank account.
- You can delete a single campaign without closing your entire account, which is useful if you only want to remove one fundraiser.
- Deleting your account is permanent and cannot be undone, so download any records or information you need before you proceed.
- Donations received before deletion are yours to keep; only future donations are returned to donors if the campaign is deleted.
How to delete a single GoFundMe campaign
Open the GoFundMe website or app and sign into your account. Go to "My Campaigns" or the dashboard section where your active fundraisers appear. Find the campaign you want to delete and click on it to open the campaign page.
Look for a menu icon (usually three dots or lines) in the top right corner of the campaign page, or scroll down to find a "Campaign Settings" or "Manage Campaign" option. Select "Delete Campaign" from the menu. GoFundMe will ask you to confirm the deletion — read the warning carefully, as this action removes the campaign from public view immediately. Click the confirmation button to complete the deletion.
Once deleted, the campaign page will no longer appear in search results or on your public profile. Donors who contributed will see a notice that the campaign has been removed, but their money is not returned unless the campaign had not yet been withdrawn.
What happens to money when you delete a campaign
Donations you have already received and withdrawn to your bank account are yours permanently — deleting the campaign does not reverse the transfer. If you have not yet withdrawn the funds, they remain in your GoFundMe account balance and you can withdraw them at any time after deletion.
Donations that arrive after you delete the campaign are automatically refunded to the donor's original payment method within 5 to 10 business days. You do not have to process these refunds manually. If a donor contributed before deletion but the refund fails for any reason (such as an expired card), GoFundMe holds the money in your account and you can contact them to arrange a manual refund.
How to delete your entire GoFundMe account
Sign into your GoFundMe account on the website. Click on your profile icon or name in the top right corner and select "Settings" or "Account Settings." Scroll down to find "Delete Account" or "Close Account" — the exact wording varies depending on whether you are using the website or app.
GoFundMe will warn you that this action is permanent and will remove your profile, campaigns, and account history. You will be asked to confirm your password. After you enter it, your account is deleted and cannot be recovered. Any active campaigns are also removed from public view.
Before you delete your account, download or screenshot any information you want to keep, such as campaign descriptions, donor messages, or withdrawal records. Once the account is gone, you cannot retrieve this information through GoFundMe.
Reasons you might want to delete instead of just closing
Deleting a single campaign is the right choice if you want to remove one fundraiser but keep your account active for future use. This is common if a campaign has reached its goal, if circumstances have changed, or if you want to start fresh with a new campaign.
Deleting your entire account makes sense if you no longer plan to use GoFundMe, want to remove your personal information from the platform, or prefer not to have a public fundraising profile. Keep in mind that deleting your account does not remove you from other people's campaigns where you may have donated — those records stay with GoFundMe.
If you change your mind after deletion
Deleting a campaign can sometimes be undone if you act quickly. If you deleted a campaign by mistake, contact GoFundMe support through the website or app within a few hours and explain what happened. They may be able to restore it, though this is not may provide.
Deleting your entire account cannot be undone. Once your account is closed, it is permanently removed and you cannot recover it. If you want to fundraise again, you will need to create a new account from scratch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do donors get their money back if I delete my campaign?
No. Donations you have already received are yours to keep. Only donations that arrive after you delete the campaign are automatically refunded to the donor. Money you have withdrawn to your bank account cannot be refunded by GoFundMe.
Can I delete a campaign if it has not reached its goal?
Yes. You can delete a campaign at any time, regardless of how much money it has raised. There is no minimum or maximum amount required to delete.
What happens to my withdrawal history after I delete my account?
Your withdrawal history and transaction records are deleted along with your account and cannot be recovered. If you need these records for tax or personal reasons, download or screenshot them before you delete your account.
Can someone else see my deleted campaign?
No. Once a campaign is deleted, it no longer appears in search results, on your profile, or anywhere on GoFundMe. However, if someone has a direct link to the old campaign page, they may see a message saying the campaign has been removed.
How long does it take for a deleted campaign to disappear from the internet?
The campaign is removed from GoFundMe immediately, but search engines like Google may still show a cached version for a few days or weeks. You can request removal from Google Search Console if you want to speed up the process.