Why can't I delete my Wattpad account?

Closing your account is only available on the web on a regular computer, you cannot close your account on the app or a mobile browser. When you close your account, you are giving up your username. If someone creates an account with the same username, you will no longer be able to restore your original account.
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How do I permanently delete my Wattpad account?

Closing your account on the Web:
  1. Log into your account.
  2. Click your username in the upper right-hand corner.
  3. Select Settings. ...
  4. Scroll to the bottom right of the page where you see the red arrow to find the close button.
  5. Click on Close Account.
  6. Fill in the mandatory information.
  7. Check the box saying 'Yes, I'm sure.
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How long does it take for a Wattpad account to delete?

After six months, we permanently delete your account from our systems, except that your anonymized comments and message board posts will remain on the Services.
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Is Wattpad safe?

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 I unregister 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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How To Delete Wattpad Account On Android/IOS



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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How do you delete a Wattpad account if you forgot your password?

  1. Go to www.wattpad.com.
  2. Click on Log In in the upper right-hand corner.
  3. Click on Forgot Password? (under the Log In button). You will be taken to the page linked here.
  4. Enter the email address linked to your account.
  5. Press on Send Instructions.
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How can I delete my account?

Remove a Google or other account from your phone
  1. Open your phone's Settings app.
  2. Tap Passwords & accounts. ...
  3. Under "Accounts for," tap the account you want to remove. ...
  4. To confirm, tap Remove account. ...
  5. If this is the only Google Account on the phone, you'll need to enter your phone's pattern, PIN, or password for security.
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How old do you have to be to use Wattpad?

As per the Terms of Service, Wattpad is only available for people who are 13 years of age or older. If we learn someone under 13 is using Wattpad Services, we'll terminate their account. We also collect your date of birth to ensure that we serve you with the right content for your age.
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Can you have two accounts on Wattpad?

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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What do you do if you forgot your email address?

Use the login page

Each email providers will have a login page where you can request to recover your account. It will usually ask for the email address but will often have the option to select a phone number instead. As long as you have set up a phone number, you can use that.
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Can u change your Wattpad username?

When you change your username, all instances of it in comments, dedications, stories, etc. will be changed to your new username. Once you give up a username, it can be taken by someone else. It must be between 6-20 characters long and can't have special characters (such as spaces or exclamation points).
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What does Wattpad session expired mean?

If you are encountering a message, "Your session has expired. Please relogin" and are prompted to log back in with your email address and master password, it usually means your web browser cookies are being cleared, removed, or blocked.
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Can I create a fake email address?

You can create a disposable email address with your Gmail and Yahoo accounts as well. But in that case, you will have to filter out the spam emails received. With Fake email generators, the spam email will not get delivered to your inbox. Hence using them will be much safer.
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How do I delete an online account?

Visit the website's support website and look for information on deleting accounts. You may also want to check the website's privacy policy for specific details about when the company deletes data and how you can request deletion. Contact the website's support and ask to delete the account.
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Can you delete a Gmail email address?

If you're no longer interested in using specific Google services, like Gmail or YouTube, you can sign in to your Google Account to delete them. You can even delete your entire account and all your data, like emails and photos.
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Will Wattpad be deleted in 2021?

Wattpad is not shutting down.
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Is Webtoon buying Wattpad?

Social storytelling platform Wattpad is being acquired by Webtoon's Korean parent company Naver in a cash and stock transaction valued at more than $600 million, it was announced on Tuesday.
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What happens if you get reported on Wattpad?

The report will reach the Wattpad Trust & Safety team, where it will be reviewed. We will follow up with you on the status of your report. You will be given the option to mute the user. There is more information on muting in 'Mute or Unmute a User'.
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Can you recover a deleted Wattpad account?

If your account has been closed for more than six months, it will be permanently deleted. For six months after deactivation, it is still possible to restore your account if it was accidentally or wrongfully deactivated, including re-associating your comments and contributions to your profile.
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What is my e mail address?

Open the Settings app. Go to the Passwords & Accounts category. In the Accounts section, tap the desired email account. View the email address for the chosen account at the top of the screen.
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How can I see all accounts in my name?

How to Find Out If You Have Bank Accounts Under Your Name
  1. Begin by checking your credit report. Your credit report will list active accounts that are associated with you. ...
  2. Look online for unclaimed money. ...
  3. Talk to your parents and other family members.
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What can someone do with an email without password?

If a hacker wanted to try breaking into one of your online accounts, knowing your email address is a solid first step. Obviously, they can't log in without your password, but by knowing your email address, they could target you with phishing emails – malicious attachments that install malware on your machine.
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