Can you delete a Reddit account and use the same email?

Answered by Antonio Sutton

You can delete your Reddit account and still use the same email address to create another account. Deleting your Reddit account does not release or free up your email address for others to use.

When you delete your Reddit account, it only removes your account and all associated content, such as posts, comments, and messages. However, your email address remains tied to that account, and you can use it again to create a new Reddit account if you wish.

It’s worth mentioning that using the same email address for multiple Reddit accounts is allowed and common practice. Many people have multiple accounts for various reasons, such as separating personal and professional interests or maintaining anonymity. Reddit does not restrict the use of the same email address for multiple accounts.

To delete your Reddit account, you can follow these steps:

1. Log in to your Reddit account.
2. Click on your username in the top-right corner of the screen to open the drop-down menu.
3. Select “User Settings” from the menu.
4. In the left sidebar, click on the “Account” tab.
5. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the “Deactivate Account” button.
6. Reddit will ask you to confirm your decision and provide you with some information about the consequences of deactivating your account.
7. If you still want to proceed, enter your Reddit password and click on the “Deactivate” button.

Once you’ve deleted your Reddit account, you can simply create a new account using the same email address. Keep in mind that you won’t be able to recover any of the content or settings from your previous account, as it will be permanently deleted.

Deleting your Reddit account does not release your email address, and you can reuse the same email address to create another Reddit account if desired.