How to Delete a CodePen Account

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CodePen is an online code editor [1] and an alternative to offline code editors like Notepad and Notepad++ , used for coding in HTML , CSS and JavaScript . Although registration is optional, [2] one may create an account. If you created one but do not want to keep it anymore, keep on reading for instructions on how to delete it!

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  1. This is an irreversible action that would delete your projects, comments, likes etc. Your account username you created will be released for re-use by someone else.
    • Deleting your account isn't necessary for canceling a PRO subscription. That can be done so through the billing settings.
    • Deleting your account isn't necessary for changing your basic account information like username, email address and profile name. Such can be updated through the account settings. [3]
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    Go to CodePen's main page. It is located at https://codepen.io . Simply choose an internet browser and open it, then type (or copy and paste https://codepen.io and hit ↵ Enter . Alternatively, you could use Google to search for CodePen and click on the appropriate link. (usually the first one that appears in the results)
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    Click login. Once you are on the main page, you'll see a bunch of graphics and options. Look for the account-related options (for signing in and logging in) on the top-right and click on the Log In button. You can alternatively go to the login page directly by following this link: https://codepen.io/login .
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    Login. You'll be taken to the login page after clicking the Log In button or following the link. There, you can either log in using your social accounts (Google/GitHub) or your site account (using your username/email and password). Once you have entered the details, click on the green Log In button to continue. Choose which way to sign in based on how you created your account.
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    Go to settings. Once you're logged in, you'll be taken to the "Trending" page. Click on your profile picture present in the top-right corner of the page and select Settings from the appearing dropdown. The option will have a cog symbol
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    next to it. Otherwise, you can follow this direct link: https://codepen.io/settings/
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    Go to Account Settings. Your CodePen account settings can be directly found at https://codepen.io/settings/account . If you'd rather navigate using the UI, look for the pane on the left under "Settings". Then click on the second option "Account". This will take you to the relevant settings page.
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    Click Delete Account . After you reach account settings, scroll down, and find "Danger Zone". On the right, it will include a button called Delete Account . Read the informational text and click on the button.
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    Confirm the warning. Once you click Delete Account , you will be shown a "MEGA Warning!", informing you of the effects, depending on whether you're a team owner or not. [4] Read the warning and click the I Understand, Please Delete My Account button if you accept. Doing so will begin the deletion process.
    • If you're a team owner, you'll be required to transfer Team Ownership to someone else or cancel the team. [5]
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    Provide feedback (optional). Notice and acknowledge the "Your Account Has Been Deleted." heading at the top. If you want, you can enter the reason you decided to leave in the text box provided. Once you're done, click the Submit button at the bottom. Note that this is optional.
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    Acknowledge the final message. It would say something along the lines of "Thank you for the feedback. Take care!". You may now close the tab or the entire window .
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      • There is no way to export work after the user deletes their account. [6] Instructions on exporting can be found here .
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      References

      1. ↑ https://digitalworkshopcenter.com/dwc-certificate-programs/web-design-development/pros-vs-cons-of-codepen-text-editor/
      2. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CodePen
      3. ↑ https://blog.codepen.io/documentation/faq/how-do-i-delete-my-account/
      4. ↑ https://blog.codepen.io/documentation/faq/how-do-i-delete-my-account/
      5. ↑ https://blog.codepen.io/documentation/faq/how-do-i-delete-my-account/
      6. ↑ https://blog.codepen.io/documentation/faq/how-do-i-delete-my-account/
      7. https://blog.codepen.io/documentation/faq/how-do-i-delete-my-account/
      8. https://www.accountkiller.com/en/delete-codepen-account
      9. https://deleteacc.com/codepen
      1. https://www.justdeleteaccount.com/view/CodePen

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