In this blog we are going to tell you about How to Delete Reddit Account, so read this blog carefully to get the complete information. If you have no interest in using Reddit then you can erase or delete your account. You have to follow some steps to delete the account permanently.
What you need to know before deleting your account?
Reddit allows you to “deactivate” your account. It is a permanent process and after you deactivate (delete) your account then your profile will be permanently removed from Reddit. The whole thing is that your username will get eliminated from the Reddit platform.
Any Reddit posts, comments or remarks you’ve made will stay on the website. There is no role of your username in it. As Reddit puts it, they become “unattributed,” and nobody gets to know who posted them. Messages sent by you will also become unattributed.
Warning: Once you deactivate your Reddit account, it is basically impossible to go back and delete any old posts, comments you might want to be eliminated from Reddit. It is important that you delete them before you delete your account.
What Deletion/Deactivation means for a Reddit user?
Reddit is different from other social media websites in the way as it does not allow users to actually deactivate their accounts and reactivate it later with all the content still intact. The opposite face of Reddit is that here, deactivation is the same as deletion where your account will be permanently deleted and become unrecoverable.
The other thing is that the comments on Reddit don’t get deleted. If you have commented on a thread in your favorite sub reddit then your comments will not go anywhere and will remain under a ‘[deleted]’ user.
Are Deactivation and Deletion the same?
For Reddit, deactivation is another name for deletion. The Reddit website does not offer you the option to deactivate your account temporarily.
Can you Re-activate your account later?
A Reddit account, once deleted, can never be reactivated. Same is with usernames, when they are once assigned then you can never be re-using it in future. It is important to be very sure that you want to delete your Reddit account since you cannot go back and get it back.
How to manage your data privacy on Reddit?
If you have had a Reddit account for a long time then you might consider the given tips and tricks on how to manage your data privacy settings. It will help you a lot before deciding to permanently delete your account.
- Select ‘Preferences’ above the search bar. You can also click on your profile picture and select ‘User Settings’ in the drop down menu.
- Select ‘Privacy and Security’.
Reddit allows your account to be indexed by search engines such as Google. This practice dictates whether your activity on your account is sold to companies for marketing purposes. All your comments and sub reddits are up for grabs.
Should you delete posts and comments?
Whether you want to delete posts and comments truly depends on how you use Reddit.
For instance, suppose that your username is Abc123 and you posted a comment with the contents “haha.” When you deactivate your Reddit account, the comment “haha” will show up on Reddit – yet it will not have your username related with it. People can simply see that it came from a deleted account – but not which deleted account it came from.
Suppose that you posted a comment saying, “My name is Abc. I work at [a large scale business] and live in [a big town.]” When you deactivate your account then that comment will stay on Reddit. Despite the fact that it will not be associated with your Reddit username, it has your personal information in it.
If you have posts and comments containing personal data, you might need to delete them before you deactivate your account. We’ll tell you the best way to delete them and how to check.
How to delete posts and comments?
To see posts and comments you have created on Reddit, go to the Reddit website and sign in with the Reddit account you need to delete.
Click your name at the upper right corner of the Reddit website and select “Profile” to see your profile.
At the top of the page, click “Posts” to see your Reddit posts. Click “Comments” to see your comments.
Check the lists of posts and comments to see which posts and comments you should remove. To delete a post or comment, click the “…” button under that post or comment and select “Delete.”
When it will be over, you can continue deleting your account.
How to delete your Reddit account?
In order to delete your account, go to your Reddit account settings page.
You can find it by clicking your name at the upper right corner of the Reddit website and selecting “User Settings.”
At the bottom of the page, you have to click the red “Deactivate Account” link.
Reddit will ask you for optional input about why you’re deleting your account. You need to provide your username and password, click “I understand that deactivated accounts are not recoverable.” Click “Deactivate” to proceed.
Doing this will permanently delete your Reddit account and you won’t be able to get it back. You will always be unable to use that username for a new Reddit account in the future. In addition, you will not have the option to delete any posts or comments that you haven’t already deleted.
One last time, Reddit will ask you for the confirmation. Click “Deactivate” if you are certain that you need to proceed with it.
RELATED – How to Access Deleted Threads and Comments on Reddit?
Can you be tracked through Reddit?
Yes, Reddit collects data on what you are reading and your account information so it means that you can be easily tracked through Reddit. Obviously, they know what websites you visit and what sub reddits you read. If you want to disable this option then use a private browser or set up a VPN in your device as it will immensely help you for not getting tracked by Reddit.
Final words –
If data privacy is the reason that you are leaving Reddit, you should be very strict about sharing your personal information on other social media sites. Sharing details such as age, location and holiday announcements online can prompt identity theft and burglaries. It is to be noted that you go through the privacy policies and security measures of the social media sites that you have signed up for and be cautious with the information that you share on them. Restrict yourself from giving location access to social media platforms and change your privacy settings to limit sharing posts with family and trusted friends only.
