How to Create a Throwaway Account on Reddit
Hundreds of millions of people use Reddit to post and share content every month. Some of them choose to use their real name, a nickname, or a nickname as their username.
Some who use their real names, email addresses, or other personally identifiable information do so to harmonize their profiles across platforms. This can make them easier to find, follow, and connect with.
But it also means they can be easily tracked and identified across platforms. It’s almost like putting your name on your doorpost, but it doesn’t have to be if you’re using a disposable Reddit account.
What is a disposable account on Reddit?
A disposable Reddit account is a Reddit account that you can create and throw away or discard even after a single use. It allows you to post anonymously on Reddit with no trace or digital trace leading back to you. You can use any name or nickname as your username.
Such single-use, disposable accounts exist because Reddit, like several other platforms, allows you to create multiple accounts to protect your identity. And there are advantages too.
Posting from a disposable account on Reddit gives you anonymity. That way you can post without fear or favor. For example, you can use it to detect illegal practices in the workplace. Second, rest assured that nothing you post can be used against you in the court of public opinion or by vindictive and powerful individuals. This encourages fearless sharing. Third, it can help you avoid trolls and cyberbullies who want to attack you because of your Reddit post.
You can also leave comments on other people’s posts and express your opinions. Note, however, that a throwaway account is not a license to throw away Reddit’s Terms of Service or Subreddit Rules.
If you post content that violates the Terms, such posts will often be deleted, and there are some terms for changing your Reddit username if you wish.
How to create a disposable Reddit account
You can create a disposable Reddit account in less than a minute, on both desktop and mobile. You can also create a disposable account whether you are logged into your main account or not.
For the former, you’ll need to open a new incognito window, use a different browser, or use a completely different browser profile. Although you can create more than one account with the same email address, this will defeat the purpose of a disposable account, which is anonymity.
Without further ado, here’s how to open a disposable Reddit account on a desktop:
- First, create a disposable email account with your preferred email provider. Previously, you could create a disposable account without your email address.
- Now go to Reddit.
- press the registration button in the top right corner of your screen.
- Skip the options until Continue with Google or Continue with Apple.
If you use this option, Google or Apple will share your name, email address and profile picture with Reddit. This defeats anonymity.
- Instead, enter your disposable email address and click Continue instead of this.
- Enter a username in the field provided. For a disposable account, you should use a unique name that you have never used before or that can be traced back to you.
- Enter your preferred password.
- click registration.
If you create a throwaway account on Reddit, you should refrain from upgrading from either account. It is considered vote rigging and can get you banned. When you’re done with that, here’s how to delete a Reddit account.
Should You Create a Throwaway Reddit Account?
Ultimately, a disposable Reddit account is the same as a regular account, as you need an email address to create a disposable account. The only difference is in intent.
If so, should you still create a disposable account on Reddit? The answer is yes if you want an alternative account to post anonymously. The biggest hassle is having to switch between accounts