---
title: "Remove an identity from your account"
method: DELETE
path: "/v1/account/identities/{identity_id}"
tags: ["account"]
---

# Remove an identity from your account

`DELETE /v1/account/identities/{identity_id}`

Remove a linked identity from your account.

**The primary identity cannot be deleted** - it is required for account access
and JWT subject generation. All secondary identities can be removed.

**Design note (intentional behavior):** Deleting an identity only affects
authentication. It does **not** unlink or delete any wallet records, so the
associated wallet can continue earning tips. This preserves earning continuity.

To see which identity is primary, use `GET /account/identities` and check the
`is_primary` field.

Authentication: `Authorization: Bearer <CLIENT_JWT>`

## Path parameters

- `identity_id` string, required

## Headers

- `authorization` string, nullable — Bearer JWT issued by Grove that identifies the account.

## Response `200`

Successful Response

- object

## Other responses

- `400` — Cannot delete primary identity
- `404` — Identity not found
- `422` — Validation Error

---

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