You can delete your Wattpad account from your phone or computer in about five minutes

Wattpad lets you remove your account completely, which erases your profile, stories, and reading history from their servers. The process is straightforward: you log in, go to your account settings, find the delete option, and confirm. Wattpad will ask you to re-enter your password to make sure it's really you.

Before you delete, know that this action is permanent. Your stories will disappear, your followers won't be able to find your profile anymore, and you won't be able to use the same email address to create a new Wattpad account for 30 days. If you're just taking a break or want to hide your profile temporarily, you have other options that don't involve deletion.

Key Takeaways

  • Account deletion is permanent and removes all your stories, comments, and reading history from Wattpad's servers.
  • You must log into your account and confirm the deletion with your password — Wattpad will not delete an account you can't access.
  • After deletion, you cannot use the same email address to create a new Wattpad account for 30 days.
  • If you only want to hide your profile temporarily, you can make your account private or deactivate it instead of deleting it.

Delete your account on a computer

Open Wattpad in your web browser and log in with your email and password. Once you're logged in, click your profile picture or avatar in the top right corner of the screen. A dropdown menu will appear with several options.

Select Settings from that menu. On the Settings page, scroll down until you see a section labeled Account or Privacy. Look for the option that says Delete Account or Deactivate Account — the exact wording depends on which version of Wattpad you're using, but it will be near the bottom of the page. Click that option.

Wattpad will show you a warning that explains deletion is permanent. Read through it, then enter your password in the box that appears. Click the button to confirm deletion. Your account will be removed immediately, though it may take a few hours for your profile to stop appearing in search results.

Delete your account on the Wattpad app

Open the Wattpad app on your phone and tap the profile icon at the bottom of the screen. This takes you to your profile page. Look for a settings icon — usually three horizontal lines or a gear symbol — and tap it.

Scroll down through the settings menu until you find Account Settings or Privacy Settings. Tap Delete Account. The app will ask you to confirm by entering your password. Type it in and tap the confirmation button. Your account will be deleted right away.

What happens to your stories after deletion

All your published stories will be removed from Wattpad's servers and will no longer be visible to other readers. If you had stories that were part of reading lists or had comments from other users, those will disappear too. Readers who followed you will no longer see your profile when they search for it.

If you want to keep copies of your stories before you delete your account, download them first. Go to each story, look for a menu option (usually three dots), and select Download or Export. Wattpad will send you a file with your story text that you can save to your computer.

If you can't remember your password

You need your password to delete your account, so if you've forgotten it, you'll have to reset it first. On the Wattpad login page, click Forgot Password. Enter the email address connected to your account. Wattpad will send you a link to reset your password — check your email inbox and spam folder.

Click the link in that email and create a new password. Once you've reset it, log back into Wattpad and follow the deletion steps above. You'll need to use your new password when Wattpad asks you to confirm the deletion.

Alternatives to deleting your account

If you're not sure you want to delete permanently, consider these options instead. You can deactivate your account, which hides your profile and stories from other readers but keeps your account data on Wattpad's servers. If you change your mind later, you can reactivate it by logging back in. Deactivation usually takes effect within a few hours.

You can also make your account private, which means only people you follow can see your profile and stories. This is useful if you want to keep your account but limit who can find you. To do this, go to Settings and look for Privacy options, then switch your profile to private.

Another option is to simply stop using Wattpad without deleting anything. Your account will sit there inactive, and you can return whenever you want. No one will be able to see that you're online or reading, and your stories will remain published unless you unpublish them individually.

What to do if deletion doesn't work

In rare cases, the delete button might not appear or the deletion might fail. This usually happens if you're using an older version of the Wattpad app. Try updating the app from your phone's app store, then log back in and try again.

If you're on a computer and the delete option still doesn't show up, try a different web browser. Sometimes browser extensions or cached data can interfere with the settings page. Clear your browser's cache and cookies, then log back into Wattpad and navigate to Settings again.

If deletion still fails after trying these steps, contact Wattpad's support team through the app or website. Go to Settings, scroll to the bottom, and look for Contact Support or Help. Explain that you're unable to delete your account and provide your email address. A support representative will help you complete the deletion manually.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I recover my account after I delete it?

No, account deletion is permanent. Once you confirm deletion, your profile, stories, and all associated data are removed from Wattpad's servers. You cannot recover the account or your stories after this point. If you think you might want to return to Wattpad later, consider deactivating instead of deleting.

Will my stories be removed from other people's reading lists?

Yes, when you delete your account, all your stories are removed from Wattpad. This means they will disappear from any reading lists where other users saved them. Those readers will see that the story is no longer available.

How long does it take for my profile to disappear from search results?

Your account is deleted immediately, but it may take a few hours or up to a day for your profile to stop appearing in Wattpad's search results and in other readers' followers lists. This is normal and happens as Wattpad's servers update.

Can I use the same email address to create a new Wattpad account right away?

No, you must wait 30 days after deletion before you can use the same email address to create a new account. If you try to sign up before that period ends, Wattpad will show an error message. After 30 days, the email address becomes available again.

What if I only want to hide my account from other users?

Make your account private instead of deleting it. Go to Settings, find Privacy options, and switch your profile to private. This hides your stories and profile from other readers while keeping your account active. You can change it back to public anytime, and your stories will reappear.