How to close fanfiction account
Fanfiction is an intuitive platform loved by users who enjoy reading and sharing stories in any format. There are fiction stories in every imaginable genre, and it even allows fan-made stories based on popular books, movies, TV shows, and everything in between. However, you may have your reasons to close your account on Fanfiction or simply want to have a fresh start. This article provides a comprehensive step-by-step guide on how to close your Fanfiction account.
1. Understand the Consequences
Before proceeding with deactivating your account, it's important to know what it entails. You'll lose all the stories you've posted, your favorite lists, any reviews you've written, and all private messages. Essentially, it's a complete wipeout of your profile and anything associated with it. This process is irreversible. Therefore, make sure you've backed up all data you want to keep or transfer.
2. Log in to your Fanfiction account
The first necessary step involves logging in to your Fanfiction account. To do this, visit the Fanfiction website on any trusted internet browser, like Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. Navigate to the login page and enter your username and password.
3. Access ‘Account�Section
Upon successful login, you will be directed to your Fanfiction homepage. To proceed to delete your account, click on the "Account" button located on the top right corner of the home page. This will take you to your account settings page.
4. Check For Any Active Subscriptions
Before deleting your account, check if there are any active subscriptions using your Fanfiction account. If you have any, make sure to cancel them to prevent any future automatic charges. Remember, deleting an account does not necessarily cancel any active subscriptions.
5. Contact Fanfiction Support
Currently, Fanfiction does not have a direct option to delete your account from within the account settings page. So, you'll need to contact Fanfiction support to request account deletion. On the Contact Us page, choose "Close Account" as the subject for your message and write a brief explanation of why you want to delete your account.
6. Wait for a Response
Upon submitting your request, be patient and wait for the support team to get back to you. They will verify your identity and confirm your request before they delete your account.
7. Verification
You may need to verify your identity to ensure that you are the owner of the account by answering a few security questions or providing the email associated with the account. Follow the instructions provided in the email.
8. Confirmation
After the verification process, the Fanfiction team will send you a mail confirming that they have received your closure request, and they are processing it. Be sure to check your mail regularly to keep tabs on the account closure progress.
9. Account Closure
Once your request is approved, the Fanfiction support team will proceed to close your account. After they've completed this process, you should receive a final confirmation email notifying you that your account has been closed.
Common Questions
Q: Can I recover my account once it's deleted?
A: No, once an account is closed on Fanfiction, it cannot be recovered. All your data, including your stories, favorites, reviews, and private messages, will be permanently deleted.
Q: Do I still get charged for any subscriptions after my account is closed?
A: No. However, it's essential to cancel all active subscriptions tied to your Fanfiction account before deleting the account.
Q: Can I use the same email to create a new account after deleting an old account?
A: Yes, as long as the previous account is successfully deleted, the same email can be used to sign up for a new account.
Reference
This information was drawn from the Fanfiction website, a brief correspondence with a Fanfiction customer service agent, and from deleting a few fanfiction accounts for this guide's verification.
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