How To Delete Your Reddit Account (And Why You May Get An Error)
Reddit can be a great resource but also a time-waster and someone might need to delete their account to enforce a little space from the temptation of browsing. There are other good reasons as well, such as, dodging a persistent stalker or reducing the possibility of being profiled based on posts and the user's ID. Sometimes, there might just be an urge to change a user name and start over, and deleting a Reddit account solves all of these issues.
Based largely on user discussions inspired by the news, Reddit is a unique place on the internet with its own particular quirks and benefits. Founded in 2005, the website is quite similar to online forums but spans a huge number of topics with communities known as subreddits that have varied interests. It's one of the most popular websites in the world, particularly in the United States, and has a devoted following.
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Despite a great sense of loyalty to the website, a Redditor might wish to delete their Reddit account to take a break or to get a fresh start with a new user name. Whatever the reason, it's usually easy to do this, however, some trouble can arise on occasion. When using the main website in a browser, the user can open Account Settings, scroll to the Delete Account section, and click Delete Account. In some cases, disconnecting Reddit from a third-party account, such as Apple or Google, is required and this simply requires a click on the link. If using old.reddit.com, the delete option is found in preferences and clicking delete account should be all that's needed. Reddit also offers tips in cases where a user encounters problems with deleting.
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