How to Delete Your Wattpad Account: A Comprehensive Guide

Deleting your Wattpad account is a straightforward process, but it's important to understand the consequences and follow the correct steps. In this article, we will guide you through the process of deleting your Wattpad account, including how to log in, create an account, and the steps involved in closing your profile. Additionally, we will discuss what happens after you delete your account to help you make an informed decision.

Login to Your Wattpad Account

If you need to log in to your Wattpad account, here are the steps you can follow:

Open your device and ensure it is connected to an internet source. Type Wattpad - Where stories live in your browser and press Enter. Navigate to the top right corner of the website and click on the login button. sign in with your Facebook, Google, or email credentials. If using email, select 'Sign in with email' and enter your email and password. Click 'Login' and you will be directed to your profile.

Create a Wattpad Account

Do you need to create a Wattpad account? Here’s how you can do it:

Visit Wattpad - Where stories live. Click the 'Start Reading or Writing' button. Select 'Sign up with Email.' Fill in your username, email address, password, and date of birth. Specify the day, month, and year under the date of birth. Click the 'Sign up with Email' button. Check your email and click on the activation link sent by Wattpad. Sign in with your username and password. After logging in, you will be taken to the 'WHAT'S HOT' page.

Delete Your Wattpad Account

If you decide to delete your Wattpad account, proceed with caution as the process is permanent. Here are the steps to follow:

Step 1: Log In to Your Account

Ensure you are logged into your Wattpad account to proceed.

Step 2: Access Account Management

Navigate to your profile picture in the upper right corner. Select 'Account Management'. Look for the 'Delete Account' option, which may be labeled as 'Confirmation'.

Step 3: Confirm Account Deletion

After confirming, your account will be deleted. Note that deletion is permanent and irreversible. You will lose all your stories, comments, and followers.

Important Considerations

To delete your account, you must be logged in using a computer browser, as the option is not available on the mobile app or mobile browser. When you close your account, you will no longer have access to your username. Someone else could potentially use your username, and you may not be able to restore your original account. Your account could still appear in Google search results for a few weeks after deletion. You will lose access to your libraries, reading lists, private and public messages, comments, and personal written works.

Deleting Your Account on Computer

Navigate to Wattpad - Where stories live on your browser. Log into your Wattpad account. Click on your Wattpad username in the upper right-hand corner. From the dropdown, select 'Settings'. Scroll to the bottom of the page. Find and click on 'Close Account' on the right-hand side. Fill in the requested information and check the box saying 'Yes, I'm sure. Please close my account.' Enter your password and click 'Close Account'.