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Manus will return to operating as an independent company

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Why This Matters

Manus is returning to independent operation, which involves a temporary data deletion process affecting some users. This transition is crucial for regulatory compliance and operational independence, but it requires affected users to back up their data before August 23, 2026. The company emphasizes support and transparency throughout this period, aiming to minimize disruption for its global user base.

Key Takeaways

Manus will soon return to operating as an independent company, which will see us continue to serve our millions of users around the world.

As we go through the process, it’s unavoidable that some users’ accounts will be impacted. Below, we explain what’s happening and what it means for you if your account is affected.

What is happening?

As part of our transition back to independent operations and to comply with regulatory requirements in specific jurisdictions, data generated by certain users on/after December 29, 2025, will be deleted from 8:00 a.m. on August 23 through August 24, 2026 (SGT). Affected users will be able to back up their data from now until 7:59 a.m. on August 23, 2026 (SGT) and restore it starting from 8:00 a.m. on August 25, 2026 (SGT).

Unaffected users can continue using Manus as usual throughout this period, without taking any action.

We’ve developed data backup and restoration tools to make this process as easy as possible for affected users. That said, we understand the disruption this will cause. Our users have always been our priority at Manus—innovating for you, bringing you magical experiences that inspire and help you, and serving you transparently and humbly. Our commitment to you remains wholeheartedly and, while we can’t avoid this, we plan to be there to support you through every step of the process.

How will affected users be informed?

We’ll notify affected users in the Manus app and by email.

For users who registered for Manus using an Apple ID or Facebook account, please check your in-app notifications, as we do not have your email address.

To ensure you don’t miss the backup period (see below for details), we’ll send you multiple reminders before 7:59 a.m. on August 23 (SGT). You can also check whether your account is affected through this guide in Help Center .

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