When deleting user, organizations created by the user should also be deleted if org has only single owner #619

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opened 2026-03-13 07:57:16 -05:00 by GiteaMirror · 5 comments
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Originally created by @RakeshPotnuru on GitHub (Feb 4, 2025).

Is this suited for github?

  • Yes, this is suited for github

Currently, deleting users doesn't delete organizations created by them.

Describe the solution you'd like

List organizations where the user has an owner role and delete org with a single owner.

Describe alternatives you've considered

Before deleting a user account, ask them to delete or transfer their organizations first.

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Originally created by @RakeshPotnuru on GitHub (Feb 4, 2025). ### Is this suited for github? - [x] Yes, this is suited for github ### Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe. Currently, deleting users doesn't delete organizations created by them. ### Describe the solution you'd like List organizations where the user has an owner role and delete org with a single owner. ### Describe alternatives you've considered Before deleting a user account, ask them to delete or transfer their organizations first. ### Additional context _No response_
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@dosubot[bot] commented on GitHub (Jun 11, 2025):

Hi, @RakeshPotnuru. I'm Dosu, and I'm helping the better-auth team manage their backlog. I'm marking this issue as stale.

Issue Summary:

  • You raised a concern about organizations persisting after the sole owner is deleted.
  • Suggested automatic deletion or prompting users to delete/transfer ownership before account deletion.
  • No further activity or comments have been made on this issue.

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  • Please let me know if this issue is still relevant to the latest version of the better-auth repository by commenting here.
  • If there is no response, the issue will be automatically closed in 7 days.

Thank you for your understanding and contribution!

@dosubot[bot] commented on GitHub (Jun 11, 2025): Hi, @RakeshPotnuru. I'm [Dosu](https://dosu.dev), and I'm helping the better-auth team manage their backlog. I'm marking this issue as stale. **Issue Summary:** - You raised a concern about organizations persisting after the sole owner is deleted. - Suggested automatic deletion or prompting users to delete/transfer ownership before account deletion. - No further activity or comments have been made on this issue. **Next Steps:** - Please let me know if this issue is still relevant to the latest version of the better-auth repository by commenting here. - If there is no response, the issue will be automatically closed in 7 days. Thank you for your understanding and contribution!
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@RakeshPotnuru commented on GitHub (Jun 11, 2025):

Yes, this issue is still relevant

@RakeshPotnuru commented on GitHub (Jun 11, 2025): Yes, this issue is still relevant
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@dosubot[bot] commented on GitHub (Sep 10, 2025):

Hi, @RakeshPotnuru. I'm Dosu, and I'm helping the better-auth team manage their backlog and am marking this issue as stale.

Issue Summary:

  • You requested that deleting a user should also delete any organizations they solely own or prompt for deletion/ownership transfer.
  • The issue was marked stale previously due to inactivity.
  • You confirmed the issue is still relevant.
  • No further updates or solutions have been provided yet.
  • The feature or workflow improvement is still under consideration by the maintainers.

Next Steps:

  • Please let me know if this issue is still relevant with the latest version of better-auth by commenting here.
  • If I do not hear back within 7 days, the issue will be automatically closed.

Thank you for your understanding and contribution!

@dosubot[bot] commented on GitHub (Sep 10, 2025): Hi, @RakeshPotnuru. I'm [Dosu](https://dosu.dev), and I'm helping the better-auth team manage their backlog and am marking this issue as stale. **Issue Summary:** - You requested that deleting a user should also delete any organizations they solely own or prompt for deletion/ownership transfer. - The issue was marked stale previously due to inactivity. - You confirmed the issue is still relevant. - No further updates or solutions have been provided yet. - The feature or workflow improvement is still under consideration by the maintainers. **Next Steps:** - Please let me know if this issue is still relevant with the latest version of better-auth by commenting here. - If I do not hear back within 7 days, the issue will be automatically closed. Thank you for your understanding and contribution!
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@RakeshPotnuru commented on GitHub (Sep 10, 2025):

yes

@RakeshPotnuru commented on GitHub (Sep 10, 2025): yes
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@dosubot[bot] commented on GitHub (Dec 10, 2025):

Hi, @RakeshPotnuru. I'm Dosu, and I'm helping the better-auth team manage their backlog and am marking this issue as stale.

Issue Summary:

  • You requested that deleting a user should also delete any organizations they solely own, as these organizations currently persist.
  • The issue has been marked as stale twice due to inactivity, but you confirmed it remains relevant each time.
  • No further updates or solutions have been provided yet.
  • The maintainers are still considering this feature or workflow improvement.

Next Steps:

  • Please let me know if this issue is still relevant to the latest version of better-auth by commenting here to keep the discussion open.
  • Otherwise, this issue will be automatically closed in 7 days.

Thank you for your understanding and contribution!

@dosubot[bot] commented on GitHub (Dec 10, 2025): Hi, @RakeshPotnuru. I'm [Dosu](https://dosu.dev), and I'm helping the better-auth team manage their backlog and am marking this issue as stale. **Issue Summary:** - You requested that deleting a user should also delete any organizations they solely own, as these organizations currently persist. - The issue has been marked as stale twice due to inactivity, but you confirmed it remains relevant each time. - No further updates or solutions have been provided yet. - The maintainers are still considering this feature or workflow improvement. **Next Steps:** - Please let me know if this issue is still relevant to the latest version of better-auth by commenting here to keep the discussion open. - Otherwise, this issue will be automatically closed in 7 days. Thank you for your understanding and contribution!
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Reference: github-starred/better-auth#619