If you no longer want to use Reddit, you can delete your account. The steps in this article will show you how to delete a Reddit account on mobile.
Reddit gives you the option to “deactivate” your account instead of deleting it permanently.
Once you delete your Reddit account, it can’t be reactivated, your username will become unavailable, and you’ll lose access to your account and your post and comment history.
So before you delete your account, please be absolutely sure
To delete your Reddit account follow the below steps:-
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Can you Delete a Reddit Account on mobile?
Currently, you can only delete your Reddit account by visiting Reddit on your mobile web browser or through Reddit iOS native mobile app.
To delete your Reddit account on a mobile phone browser follow these steps:-
- The first step is login into your Reddit account on a mobile browser
- Go to the Reddit Account Settings page
- On the Account settings page, scroll down to the bottom.
- Under the “Deactivate Account” tab, click on the Deactivate button.
- Then, a prompt will appear. Enter your Reddit username and password.
- Finally, check the box that confirms “deactivated accounts are not recoverable,” and click on Deactivate
In case you created your Reddit account with your Google account or Apple ID, go to Account Settings and scroll down to the Connected Accounts section and click disconnect next to the Google account or Apple ID you signed up with. If you don’t have a password yet, you’ll be asked to create one.
That’s it, you have successfully deleted your Reddit account on Mobile
How to delete your Reddit account on old.reddit.com
Here’s how:-
- Visit the delete tab of your preferences.
- Enter your username and password and confirm your deletion before clicking delete account.
How to delete a Reddit account on iPhone
Here’s how:-
- Tap on your avatar to open up your profile menu.
- Select Settings, then under Support, tap Delete Account.
A few helpful things to know before you delete your account:
- Deleting your account doesn’t delete any posts or comments you’ve made on Reddit
- If you’re a Reddit Premium member, deleting your account won’t cancel your subscription, so make sure to cancel your Reddit Premium subscription beforehand.
- To confirm the deletion of your account, you’ll need to enter your Reddit password. If you receive an error while trying to delete your account, double-check to make sure you entered your password correctly.
- Reddit administrators can’t delete an account on your behalf.
How long does it take for a Reddit account to delete?
When you deactivate your Reddit account, any posts or comments you’ve made will be removed. If you deactivate your account, it will remain in the system for 14 days before it is deleted. You can log in and activate it within these 2 weeks window if you change your mind.
Conclusion
To summarise, Reddit gives you the option to “deactivate” your account instead of deleting it permanently.
Once you delete your Reddit account, it can’t be reactivated, your username will become unavailable, and you’ll lose access to your account and your post and comment history.
To delete your Reddit account visit your Account Settings and scroll down to the Delete Account section and click Delete Account.
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