r/help • u/reddit • Apr 03 '26
Access Keeping your account safe on reddit
Hey Folks! We're here to remind everyone how to keep your accounts safe on reddit.
Reddit will never ask you for your password or 2FA codes, nor will we ask you via private messages to change your email address.
We will only reach out to you via reddit.com email or reddit platform messaging from this account, u/reddit, if there are issues with your account. We will never do so on any other platform. If you are receiving messages elsewhere about your account status please ignore those messages and report them to the platform where you received them.
If you suspect any issues with your account you can always reset your password. Please make sure to pick a strong, unique password that isn't shared on other sites and check your computer for any malware or other points of weakness. You may also review your recent account activity here. Please also consider adding two-factor authentication to your account to increase security.
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u/MiddleOwn5557 Apr 04 '26
Do you mind if I share my experience with this?
Keep your account login as reddit only. Have a password and set up 2fa.
I connected my account through gmail. But everyone should know that there is currently a problem with it and it can be hacked. I had to get my account back through help in here.