How to Delete Your Reddit Account: A Step-by-Step Guide

If you've decided to part ways with Reddit, permanently deleting your account is a straightforward process. However, it’s essential to understand the implications before proceeding. This tutorial explains how to remove your Reddit account and outlines important factors to take into account.

Important Notes Before You Start

  • Account deletion is permanent. Once deleted, you cannot recover your account or its data.

  • Posts and comments remain. Deleting your account does not automatically remove your posts and comments. These will stay on Reddit but will be attributed to an anonymous "deleted" user.

  • Backup your data. If you want to save any account details or content, download your data before deleting your account.

Steps to Delete Your Reddit Account

1. Log In to Your Account

  • Open Reddit in a browser (desktop is recommended for this process).

  • Log in to the account you wish to delete.

2. Navigate to Account Settings

  • Click on your profile icon in the top-right corner of the screen.

  • From the dropdown menu, select Settings.

3. Locate the Delete Option

  • In the Account Settings tab, scroll down until you find the option Delete Account.

Reddit profile settings

4. Confirm Your Decision

  • Click on Delete Account. You will be prompted to re-enter your Reddit username and password.

  • Provide a reason for deleting your account (optional).

  • Check the box acknowledging that account deletion is permanent.

5. Delete Your Account

  • Once you’ve reviewed the information and entered your details, click Delete.

  • A confirmation prompt will appear. Confirm your choice to permanently delete your account.

Deleting Posts and Comments (Optional)

If you wish to delete your posts and comments before deleting your account:

  1. Go to your Profile and navigate through your posts and comments.

  2. Manually delete each post or comment by clicking the three-dot menu

Next
Next

Unveiling the Future: Samsung Galaxy S24 Review and Features