You've been using Otter.ai, a fantastic tool for transcribing meetings and conversations, but now you're considering a break, or perhaps you're just looking to manage your data more closely. Whatever your reasons, opting out of Otter.ai, whether it's unsubscribing from emails, canceling a subscription, or completely deleting your account and data, is a straightforward process when you know the steps.
Let's dive in!
How to Opt Out of Otter.ai: A Comprehensive Guide
Are you ready to take control of your Otter.ai experience? Whether you're looking to reduce notifications, manage your subscription, or fully remove your data, this guide will walk you through each step. It's important to understand the distinctions between these actions, as they have different impacts on your account and data.
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Step 1: Understanding Your Opt-Out Options - What Do You Really Want to Do?
Before we proceed, let's clarify what "opting out" means for you. Otter.ai offers several levels of disengagement, and choosing the right one is crucial.
Just too many emails? If you're simply overwhelmed by notifications and promotional messages, unsubscribing from emails is your first and easiest step.
Thinking of downgrading or stopping payments? If you have a paid subscription (Pro or Business) and want to stop being charged, you'll need to cancel your subscription. This will revert your account to the free Basic plan.
Want to clear your data and leave for good? If you're looking for a complete break and want all your conversations and personal data removed from Otter.ai's servers, then deleting your account is the path to take.
Take a moment to consider which of these best fits your needs, as the subsequent steps will vary.
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Step 2: Managing Your Email Notifications - Silence the Inbox!
If your primary goal is to reduce the number of emails you receive from Otter.ai, this is the quickest solution.
Sub-heading: Via the Web Browser
Log In to Your Account: Open your web browser and go to
otter.ai. Sign in with your credentials.Access Account Settings: Once logged in, click on your profile photo or initial located in the upper left corner (or similar prominent position for profile access). From the expanded menu, select "Account Settings."
Navigate to Notifications: Within the Account Settings, look for and click on the "Notifications" tab.
Toggle Off Notifications: Here, you'll see various types of notifications (e.g., product tips, conversation summaries). Click on each section to expand it, and then toggle off the "Email" option for the notifications you no longer wish to receive.
Note: Some essential emails regarding changes to pricing, features, or your account cannot be unsubscribed from, as they are crucial for service updates.
Sub-heading: Via Email Link
Find an Otter Email: Open one of the Otter.ai emails you've recently received (e.g., a conversation summary, a product update).
Scroll to the Footer: Scroll down to the very end of the email. You will typically find "Unsubscribe" or "Manage Email Preferences" links in the footer section.
Unsubscribe or Manage Preferences:
Clicking "Unsubscribe" will usually unsubscribe you from that specific type of email notification (e.g., just product tips).
Clicking "Manage Email Preferences" will likely take you to a page within your Otter.ai account (similar to the Account Settings > Notifications tab) where you can manage all your notification settings. You might need to log in to your account if you haven't already.
Tip: Keep the flow, don’t jump randomly.
Step 3: Canceling Your Otter.ai Paid Subscription - Halting the Charges
If you're on a paid plan (Pro, Business, or Enterprise) and want to stop future payments, you need to cancel your subscription. This will downgrade your account to the free Basic plan once your current billing cycle ends.
Sub-heading: For Individual Accounts (Web Browser)
Sign In: Go to
otter.aiand sign in to your account.Access Account Settings: Click on your profile photo or initial in the top left, then select "Account Settings."
Go to the Plan Tab: In the Account Settings, navigate to the "Plan" tab.
Cancel Your Plan: At the bottom of the "Plan" tab, you should see a "Cancel plan" link. Click on it.
Confirm Cancellation: Follow the on-screen prompts to confirm your cancellation. You might be asked to provide a reason for leaving. Be sure to click "OK" or "Confirm" to finalize the cancellation.
Important Note: You will typically retain access to paid features until the end of your current billing cycle. To avoid being charged for the next cycle, ensure you cancel at least 24 hours before your next billing date.
Sub-heading: For Mobile App Purchases (iOS/Android)
If you purchased your Otter.ai subscription through the Apple App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android), you must cancel it directly through your device's subscription settings. Otter.ai cannot cancel these subscriptions directly.
For iOS (Apple App Store):
Go to
Settingson your iPhone or iPad.Tap on your
[Your Name]at the top.Tap
Subscriptions.Find and tap on
Otter.ai.Tap
Cancel Subscriptionand follow the prompts.
For Android (Google Play Store):
Open the
Google Play Storeapp.Tap your
profile icon(usually top right).Tap
Payments & subscriptions, thenSubscriptions.Find and tap on
Otter.ai.Tap
Cancel subscriptionand follow the prompts.
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Sub-heading: Important Considerations After Cancelling Subscription
Downgrade to Basic: Your account will automatically revert to the Basic (free) plan at the end of your current billing cycle. This means you will be subject to the limitations of the free plan for new conversations (e.g., limited transcription minutes per month).
Existing Conversations: Your existing conversations and transcripts will generally remain accessible on the Basic plan, though access might be limited based on the Basic plan's storage or feature allowances.
No Refunds: Subscriptions are typically non-refundable, so you will not receive a refund for any remaining time on your current billing cycle.
Step 4: Deleting Your Otter.ai Account and Data - A Permanent Farewell
If you want to completely remove your presence and all associated data from Otter.ai, you must delete your account. This is an irreversible action.
Sub-heading: Pre-Deletion Checklist (Crucial Steps!)
Before you delete your account, please read these points carefully:
Cancel Active Subscriptions First: If you have an active paid subscription, you must cancel it and ensure it has expired (i.e., your account has reverted to the Basic plan) before you can delete your account. You will see "Basic (Free)" as your current plan in Account Settings > Plan. If you wish to forfeit your remaining subscription and delete immediately, you might need to contact Otter Support.
Remove Workspace Members (if applicable): If you are part of an Otter.ai Workspace and are the owner, you must remove or delete all other members from your Workspace before you can delete your own account. Navigate to
Workspace > Membersto manage this.Removing a member reverts them to an individual account, allowing them to continue using Otter.
Deleting a member permanently deletes their account and associated data.
Backup Your Data: Otter.ai does not offer a direct export feature for all your transcripts. If there are any conversations you wish to keep, you will need to manually download or copy them before deleting your account. Once your account is deleted, all your conversations and associated data are permanently removed and cannot be recovered.
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Sub-heading: The Account Deletion Process
Sign In: Go to
otter.aiand sign in to your account.Access Account Settings: Click on your profile photo or initial in the upper left corner, then select "Account Settings."
Navigate to the General Tab: Within Account Settings, click on the "General" tab.
Initiate Deletion: Scroll down to the very bottom of the "General" tab. You will find the option "Delete account." Click on it.
Verify Your Identity: For security purposes, you will be prompted to enter your Otter.ai password. If you signed up using Google, Microsoft, or Apple, you may need to verify through those platform credentials. Enter your password and click "Verify and continue."
Review and Confirm: A pop-up window will appear, reiterating the permanence of account deletion. Read this carefully. It will explicitly state that all your conversations, associated data, and account details will be permanently deleted.
Final Deletion: If you are absolutely sure you want to proceed, click the "Delete account permanently" button.
Congratulations! Your Otter.ai account and all your data associated with it should now be permanently deleted.
Step 5: Verifying Your Opt-Out - Peace of Mind
After completing the steps, it's good practice to verify that your opt-out was successful.
For Email Notifications: Check your inbox over the next few days. You should notice a significant decrease or complete cessation of the specific types of emails you unsubscribed from.
For Subscription Cancellation: Log back into your Otter.ai account. In "Account Settings" > "Plan," your plan should display "Basic (Free)" once your previous billing cycle has ended. You should also not receive any further billing statements from Otter.ai.
For Account Deletion: Attempt to log in to your Otter.ai account using your credentials. You should receive a message indicating that your account does not exist or has been deleted. This confirms the permanent removal of your data.
Related FAQ Questions (How To's)
Here are 10 common "How to" questions related to opting out of Otter.ai, with quick answers:
How to check my Otter.ai subscription status?
Quick Answer: Log in to Otter.ai, click your profile icon/initial, go to "Account Settings," and then the "Plan" tab.
How to download my Otter.ai transcripts before deleting my account?
Quick Answer: Open each conversation you want to save, then use the download or export options within that specific conversation (e.g., "Download Audio," "Export Text," or copy-paste the transcript).
How to contact Otter.ai support for deletion issues?
Quick Answer: Visit the Otter.ai Help Center (help.otter.ai) and look for their contact or support options, usually a "Submit a request" form.
How to stop OtterPilot from automatically joining my meetings?
Quick Answer: Log in to Otter.ai, go to "Account Settings," then "Meetings," and toggle off the "Auto-join all meetings" setting.
How to manage data privacy settings within Otter.ai?
Quick Answer: Explore "Account Settings" for options related to sharing, privacy, and integrations. Otter.ai also details its privacy practices in its Privacy Policy.
How to remove a single conversation from Otter.ai?
Quick Answer: Go to your conversations list, hover over the conversation you want to delete, click the three dots (...) next to it, and select "Delete." Confirm the deletion.
How to recover a deleted Otter.ai account?
Quick Answer: Unfortunately, once an Otter.ai account is permanently deleted, it cannot be recovered. The data is removed from their servers.
How to know if my Otter.ai data is being used for AI model training?
Quick Answer: Otter.ai states they use a proprietary method to de-identify user data before training their models, meaning individual users cannot be identified. Refer to their Privacy & Security policy for details.
How to change my email address associated with Otter.ai?
Quick Answer: Log in to Otter.ai, go to "Account Settings," and look for an option to change your email address, typically under the "General" or "Profile" tab.
How to manage members in an Otter.ai Workspace?
Quick Answer: If you're a Workspace owner/admin, navigate to "Workspace" from the left-hand menu, then "Members" to add, remove, or manage user roles.
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