How to delete your Reddit account

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Reddit is a website that has gained popularity in recent years. It’s a place where people can share links, post images, and discuss almost any topic imaginable. There are many different communities to join, creating an endless supply of content.

However, as with most social media platforms, there is always the option to delete your account if you want to stop using Reddit.

This article will show you how to do it.

How to delete your Reddit account on PC

Deleting your Reddit account on a PC is relatively simple:

1. Open your browser and visit the official Reddit site. website.
   
2. Enter your credentials to log in to your account.
   
3. Click on your avatar to open your account management menu.
   
4. Select “User Settings” from the drop-down menu. A new page should open.
   
5. Scroll down and select the “Deactivate Account” button at the bottom of the page.
   
6. At this point, Reddit will display an account deactivation form with an area where you can provide feedback if you have anything to share with Reddit’s support team.
   
7. Enter your account credentials at the bottom of the deactivation form.
   
8. Check the box next to “I understand that the account is not recoverable.”
   
9. Press the “Deactivate account” button.
   
10. Click “Deactivate” to confirm your decision.
    

How to delete your Reddit account on an Android device

If you are a Redditor but want to leave Reddit permanently, a computer presents the easiest way to deactivate your account. But if you prefer the Reddit app for Android, here’s how to do it:

1. Open your Reddit app and tap your profile avatar in the top left corner.
   
2. Select “Settings” from the drop-down menu.
   
3. Scroll down and tap “HELP FAQ” to open the FAQ section.
   
4. Tap the search button at the top of the screen.
   
5. Type “Disable” and press “Go.” This should open a link titled “How do I deactivate my account?” Tap the link to open it.
   
6. At this point, you should see a short paragraph describing what you need to do to deactivate your account. You should see the “click this link” instruction highlighted in blue in the middle of that paragraph. Tap this link.
   
7. Re-enter your credentials to log in to your account.
   
8. Enter your reasons for deactivating your account in the box provided, but you can also skip this step.
   
9. Check the box next to “I understand that deactivated accounts are not recoverable.”
   
10. Tap “Deactivate account” to confirm your decision.
    

After following these steps, your account will be permanently deleted.

How to delete your Reddit account on an iPhone

Like the Reddit Android app, the iPhone app allows you to deactivate your account. Here’s how to do it:

1. Open your Reddit app.
   
2. Tap your profile avatar in the top left corner and select “Settings” from the drop-down menu.
   
3. Scroll down and select “HELP FAQ”.
   
4. Type “Disable” in the search button at the top of the screen and then tap the magnifying glass at the top right.
   
5. Tap “How do I deactivate my account?”
   
6. Open the link on the page that opens to start deactivating your account.
   
7. Follow the on-screen instructions to sign in again.
   
8. Enter your reasons for deactivating your account in the box provided. If you do not want to specify the reasons for your departure, simply skip this step.
   
9. Check the box next to “I understand that deactivated accounts are not recoverable.”
   
10. Tap “Deactivate account” to confirm your decision.
    

If you prefer to access Reddit through Safari, you can delete your account as follows:

1. Open your browser and navigate to the official Reddit site. website.
   
2. Enter your username and password to log in.
   
3. Tap your profile avatar to open your account management menu.
   
4. Select “User Settings” from the drop-down menu.
   
5. Scroll down and tap the “Deactivate Account” button at the bottom of the page.
   
6. Enter some comments in the box provided (or skip this step) and then confirm your identity as the account owner by entering your credentials once again.
   
7. Check the box next to “I understand that the account is not recoverable” and then press the “Deactivate account” button.
   

Additional FAQs

What happens when I deactivate my Reddit account?

A few things happen once you deactivate your account:

• Your profile is deleted on Reddit. Even if someone tries to open a link to your profile, they will be informed that the account has been deleted.

• Your username is removed from Reddit and permanently retired, meaning it is no longer available for use on the platform.

• Users will still see their messages and chats, but they won’t see the sender.

Can I temporarily deactivate my Reddit account?

Reddit does not have an option to temporarily deactivate your account. Once an account has been deactivated, it cannot be recovered. Not even Reddit admins can help.

In Reddit “speak,” deactivating your account is the technical word for permanently deleting your account.

What happens to my posts and comments after I deactivate Reddit?

Once you deactivate your account, your posts and comments will still be visible to other users, but your username will no longer be visible. Instead, the word [Deleted] will appear instead of your username.

You are always in control

Reddit has many benefits, but it also has an ugly side. If you no longer wish to participate in chats, threads, and subreddits, you can easily delete your account. You can do this through a browser or the Reddit app.

Please note that a deleted account cannot be reactivated and retired usernames can never be reused on the platform.

Are you a Redditor? What are some reasons you have considered deleting your account?