Can Wattpad users see your email?

We treat the personal information above as private by default, so it won't be displayed on the Site (unless you choose to publicly display applicable information via your account settings), revealed to other Wattpad users, or rented or sold to anyone unless the data has been anonymized.
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How do I remove my email from Wattpad?

On Web
  1. Click on your current username in the top right corner of the screen.
  2. Select Settings from the drop down menu.
  3. Click change next to your current email.
  4. Enter your new email and current password.
  5. Click Submit.
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Can people see my account on Wattpad?

Your profile picture, username, and display name are by default, public. If you add a location to your profile, it will be public. However, if you wish to keep this private, you must delete the location from your account in your Account Settings. Your date of birth is private.
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Does Wattpad sell your email?

We do not sell, and have never sold, any user personal information.
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Does Wattpad share your information?

Wattpad may share users' Personal Information with its affiliates, subsidiaries and service providers for the sole purpose of providing the Wattpad service to the user, provided that the information is required for and used only for such purpose and provided the information is used in accordance with this Privacy ...
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Is having a Wattpad account safe?

Yes, in my experience, Wattpad is a safe site. You just publish your own works or read other people's stories, there's nothing much wrong to it. If you worry about mature content, Wattpadders will normally let their readers know immediately if there's anything that younger audiences shouldn't see.
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Is making a Wattpad account safe?

Is it safe for users to continue using their accounts? Yes. Out of an abundance of caution, we are suggesting that our users change their passwords, however, there is currently no evidence to suggest individual user accounts have been improperly accessed due to this issue.
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Does Wattpad steal your info?

On July 14, 2020, our research team discovered that a threat actor shared a compromised database allegedly originating from Wattpad. The leaked database included more than 270 million records with more than 268 million unique email address and password combinations.
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What happens when you delete Wattpad account?

You can permanently delete your Wattpad account. If you close your account, it will first be deactivated and then deleted. When your account is deactivated, while it is not viewable on Wattpad, all of your comments and message board posts to the Wattpad community will remain except that they will be anonymized.
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Why does Wattpad need my birthday?

We also collect your date of birth to ensure that we serve you with the right content for your age. Your date of birth is private and not visible on your profile. If you incorrectly entered your birthdate you can make adjustments in settings.
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How do I hide my Wattpad account?

On Web
  1. Log into your account.
  2. Click on your username in the upper right-hand corner.
  3. Select Settings.
  4. Scroll to the bottom of the page.
  5. Click on Close Account on the right-hand side.
  6. Fill in the mandatory information.
  7. Check the box saying 'Yes, I'm sure. Please close my account'
  8. Enter in your password.
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Is Wattpad safe for 12 year olds?

We do not recommend Wattpad for users under 17. Honestly, you do not even have to look to find inappropriate content. Some parents have a joint account with their child, but they will still be exposed to explicit book descriptions and cover art.
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How do you delete your history on Wattpad?

Navigate to the story and tap on the Options button next to the story title. Select Delete. Type in your username. Select Delete Story.
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Can you have two Wattpad accounts?

You are encouraged to create no more than one account. Using multiple accounts for any malicious activity will result in immediate account termination. F. The administration of the site reserves the right to terminate any account without notice.
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Does Wattpad delete stories?

When a story or account is reported to Wattpad, our team conducts a thorough investigation and will only remove content that has violated Wattpad's policies. Our moderation process has not changed. Wattpad's decision is final and irreversible.
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Who hacked Wattpad?

Lawrence Abrams. An allegedly stolen Wattpad database containing 270 million records were being sold in private sales for over $100,000.
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How do I make sure no one steals my story?

To protect written ideas and stories, apply for a copyright from the U.S. Copyright Office and pay the $30 fee to register your work. If you have a script, you can register it with the Writer's Guild of America. Just submit it to them with a check for the fee, which is less than $25.
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How do you get dark mode on Wattpad?

OR manually change modes within the Wattpad app:
  1. Tap on Settings from your profile.
  2. Select “Dark Mode” in the menu, and choose to turn it on, off, or automatically mirror your device settings.
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Is Wattpad Chinese app?

Wattpad was developed in 2006, as the result of a collaboration between Allen Lau and Ivan Yuen. The company is based in Toronto, Ontario.
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Is Wattpad still good in 2021?

Wattpad has gone through some exciting changes in 2021. And while it spells out big things for the company, it makes me re-evaluate whether I want to continue using the platform for writing. I've been a user on Wattpad since 2016, when I transferred over my Hey Arnold!
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Who wrote ace on Wattpad?

ACE: A Mafia & MC Romance (Original Sin): Devenport, Melissa: 9781076180292: Amazon.com: Books. Read instantly on your browser with Kindle Cloud Reader.
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How old is Wattpad?

With the launch of the App Store in 2008, Wattpad is now available on iPhone, Android, and on the Blackberry. In 2010, the Wattpad team doubles in size (to six full-time employees and four co-op students). By 2011, Wattpad has attracted 1 million registered users and over $4.1 million in funding.
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Is your Wattpad Library private?

Your Library is a way to keep updated on your favorite stories and keep track of all of the stories that you are interested in. It is private to your account and cannot be seen by anyone else. Please note that the recommended Library size is approximately 200-300 stories.
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