How Do I Cancel My Earthlink Account?

This is an easy to follow guide that explains how Earthlink customers can cancel their existing accounts. If you are currently an Earthlink member, but you would like to cancel your membership, this article will be beneficial for you. The guide explains how you can contact the Earthlink customer service team via telephone, where to find the Earthlink contact details, how to cancel your account, and what to do if these steps don't work.

If you currently have an Earthlink account, but you would like to cancel it, this guide may be of use to you.

You chose Earthlink as your internet provider because the company offers great deals and good internet services. However, your circumstances have changed since setting up your membership, and you now need to cancel your Earthlink account. Although, you are unsure of how to begin the process. Fortunately, canceling an Earthlink account is simple and can be done by calling the company directly.

To discover where to find the Earthlink customer service contact details and the easiest way of canceling your account, read this easy to follow guide.

Navigate to the Earthlink Website

If you need to cancel your Earthlink account, the first thing you need to do is locate the company website. If you have reached the Earthlink website homepage, scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Once you reach the lower navigation bar, find the menu labeled 'Earthlink.'

From the 'Earthlink' menu, find and select the 'Contact' hyperlink to be transferred to the contact page.

Find the Contact Telephone Number

Once you have reached the contact page, you should see a variety of Earthlink contact telephone numbers. If you want to cancel your Earthlink account, you will need to find the 'Residential Internet Customer Support' number.

You should be able to find the 'Residential Internet Customer Support' telephone number under the 'Residential Support' menu.

Alternatively, you can find the customer service number on the GetHuman website.

Call Earthlink and Cancel Your Account

Currently, the only way to cancel your Earthlink account is to call the company directly as this process cannot be completed online or via the website.

Now that you have successfully located the correct telephone number for the Earthlink customer service team, you need to call the company directly.

Once you get through to the customer service team, you need to explain to the Earthlink customer representatives that you would like to cancel your account and your reasons for doing so. After providing this information, the customer representative will be able to close your account.

In order to close your account, you will also need to provide your membership information and the personal details that you used to set up your account. Therefore, it is advised that you have this to hand before contacting the company.

What to do if These Steps are Unsuccessful

If you have followed these steps exactly, but you are still having trouble canceling your Earthlink account, you will need to contact the customer service help team.

You can find the correct number for Earthlink's helpline on the GetHuman website.

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