Deleting Reddit - Guide & FAQ

How Do I Permanently Delete My Reddit Account?

To delete your Reddit account, you frst need to log in to your account. Once you are logged in, click on your user icon and select ‘User Settings’ from the drop-down menu. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on ‘Deactivate Account’.

Re-enter your log in details and if you choose, a reason why you are deleting your Reddit account. After filling out this information, click on ‘Deactivate Account’.

Your account will be deactivated immediatly and you will no longer have access to it. If you want to reactivate your account at a later time, you can do so by logging in and clicking on ‘Resume Activity’.

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What Happens If I Delete My Reddit Account?

When you delete your Reddit account, your profile and all associated data is removed from the site. This includes your username, post and comment history, karma, cake day, avatar, and any other profile information you may have set up. If you’re a moderator of any subreddits, those will be automatically removed as well.

Why Can’t I Deactivate Reddit Account?

There are a few reasons why you may not be able to deactivate your Reddit account. One possibility is that you have not yet confirmed your email address. In order to deactivate your account, you must first confirm your email address by clicking the link that was sent to you when you registered.

Another possibility is that your account has been banned from the site. If this is the case, you will not be able to deactivate your account yorself and will need to contact the moderators or administrators for help.

Finally, it’s also possible that you simply don’t have the permissions to deactivate your account. This may be the case if you created your account through an organization or company instead of registering directly with Reddit. In this case, you woud need to contact the person or organization who created your account in order to have it deactivated.

Should I Delete My Reddit Account?

There are a few factors to consider before deleting your Reddit account.

First, understand that once your account is deleted, it cannot be reactivated and the username cannot be reused. So if you’re ever thinking of returning to Reddit, you’ll need to create a new account.

Second, if you’ve been using your Reddit account to log in to other websites or services, you’ll need to change your login information for those sites.

Third, if you’ve built up karma on your account, it will be lost once it’s deleted.

Fourth, if you’ve subscribed to any subreddits, you will have to unsubscribe from them before deleting your account.

Finally, remember that deleting your account is a permanent action and cnnot be undone.

Can Reddit See My History?

Yes, Reddit can see your history. It keeps track of the subreddits you have posted/commented in, and also your votes (upvoted/downvoted). If you have the setting to make your votes public, then people would be able to see what you have upvoted/downvoted.

Does Deleting Reddit Account Delete Your Posts?

Unfortunately, deleting your Reddit account does not delete your Reddit content. If you want your Reddit account to be removed, you’ll need to manually delete your posts, one by one, prior to deleting your account.