Easy to try.
Easy to leave.
Need your Mac back to yourself? You can pause Acorn, quit it, or remove it from the app’s settings.
A few clicks.
We’ll handle the cleanup.
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Open Acorn’s Settings.
Scroll to the section called Danger zone. That’s the name in the app for actions like removing your installation.
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Choose Uninstall Acorn.
Click Uninstall, then confirm. Acorn stops working, turns off launch at login, and removes its local settings, credentials, logs, and app-owned downloads.
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You’re done.
Acorn moves itself to the Trash and closes. If anything couldn’t be removed, it will explain what’s left. You can empty the Trash when you’re ready.
What happens next?
What about my earnings?
Uninstalling doesn’t automatically forfeit valid earnings. Eligible balances follow the normal payout process, and pending amounts remain subject to their holds and review. Contact support if you need help with a remaining balance.
Does this delete my personal files?
The built-in removal flow targets Acorn’s own files and credentials. Your documents, photos, and coursework aren’t part of that cleanup.
Does uninstalling delete my account information?
Removing the app cleans up this Mac. It doesn’t erase server-side payment, security, or account records. For a privacy or deletion request, contact us using the Privacy Policy.
Your privacy choices →What if I already dragged the app to the Trash?
Some support files may remain. Contact us and we’ll help you finish the cleanup. There’s no need to hunt through Library folders or run unfamiliar commands.
Get help removing Acorn →I only need a break.
You can pause or quit Acorn instead of uninstalling. Check your schedule and launch-at-login setting before leaving it installed.
Thanks for giving Acorn a try.
If something didn’t feel right, we’d like to hear about it.
Email feedback@acorncompute.com or use the form below.