Webtoon account deletion removes your profile, reading history, and library permanently
Deleting your Webtoon account is a one-way action. Once you confirm deletion, Webtoon removes your username, profile information, reading history, bookmarks, and any coins or credits you have not spent. The account cannot be recovered. If you want to stop using Webtoon but might return later, deactivation (which hides your account temporarily) is a different option — but deletion is permanent.
The deletion process itself takes a few minutes to complete through your account settings. Webtoon does not require you to contact customer support or submit forms. You do the entire process yourself on the platform.
Key Takeaways
- Webtoon account deletion is permanent and cannot be undone, so make sure you want to leave before you confirm.
- You delete your account through Settings > Account > Delete Account on the Webtoon website or app, not through email or support.
- Webtoon will ask you to confirm your password and reason for leaving before the deletion goes through.
- Any coins or credits remaining in your account are lost when you delete — spend them before you go if you want to use them.
- If you might return to Webtoon later, deactivation temporarily hides your account instead of removing it forever.
Steps to delete your account on the Webtoon website
Log into your Webtoon account on a web browser. Go to your profile icon in the top right corner and select Settings. From the Settings menu, find and click Account.
Scroll down to the bottom of the Account page. You will see a red button or link labeled Delete Account. Click it. Webtoon will show you a warning that deletion is permanent and ask you to confirm your password. Type your password in the field provided.
Webtoon may ask you why you are leaving — this is optional feedback, but you can select a reason if you want to. After you confirm your password, click the final confirmation button. Your account will be deleted when ready.
How to delete your account on the Webtoon mobile app
Open the Webtoon app and tap your profile icon at the bottom of the screen. Tap Settings (the gear icon). Scroll down and tap Account.
At the bottom of the Account screen, tap Delete Account. The app will ask you to confirm your password. Enter it and tap the confirmation button. Your account will be deleted when ready, and you will be logged out of the app.
After deletion, you can uninstall the Webtoon app if you want, but it is not required. The app will straightforward ask you to log in the next time you open it, and you will not be able to because your account no longer exists.
What happens to your coins and reading history after deletion
Any coins or credits in your Webtoon account are lost when you delete. Webtoon does not refund unspent coins, and you cannot transfer them to another account. If you have coins you want to use, spend them on series or episodes before you delete your account.
Your reading history, bookmarks, and library are also deleted. If you have been reading a series and want to remember where you stopped, take a screenshot or write down the chapter number before you delete. Once the account is gone, there is no way to recover that information.
Comments you posted on series will remain on the platform under your deleted username, but they will not be linked to an active account. Webtoon does not remove historical comments when an account is deleted.
The difference between deleting and deactivating your account
Deletion removes your account permanently. Your username becomes available for someone else to use, your profile disappears, and everything associated with your account is gone. You cannot undo deletion.
Deactivation temporarily hides your account. Your profile is not visible to other users, and you cannot log in, but Webtoon keeps your data. If you reactivate your account later, your reading history, bookmarks, and coins are still there. Deactivation is reversible — you can reactivate by logging back in with your original credentials.
Choose deactivation if you are taking a break from Webtoon or unsure whether you will return. Choose deletion only if you are certain you will not use the account again and do not want your data stored on Webtoon's servers.
What to do before you delete your account
Spend any remaining coins on series or episodes you want to read. Once your account is deleted, the coins are gone and cannot be recovered or refunded.
If you are in the middle of reading a series, note the chapter number or take screenshots of where you stopped. This information will be lost when you delete, and you will have no record of your progress if you create a new account later.
If you have a linked social media account (Facebook, Google, Apple ID), you do not need to unlink it before deletion — Webtoon will handle that automatically. However, if you want to remove the connection first, you can do that in Settings > Connected Accounts before you delete.
Creating a new Webtoon account after deletion
After you delete your account, you can create a new one using the same email address. Webtoon does not lock deleted email addresses, so you can sign up again when ready if you change your mind.
Your new account will start fresh with no reading history, bookmarks, or coins. Any coins you had in the deleted account are not transferred. You will need to rebuild your library and resume reading from the beginning of any series you were following.
If you delete and then recreate an account with the same email, your old username becomes available for other users to claim. You can choose a different username for your new account or try to use the old one if no one has taken it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I recover my account after I delete it?
No. Webtoon does not offer account recovery after deletion. Once you confirm deletion, the account is permanently removed and cannot be restored. If you think you might return to Webtoon later, deactivate your account instead of deleting it.
What happens to my coins when I delete my account?
Your coins are lost and cannot be refunded or transferred. Spend any remaining coins on series or episodes before you delete your account if you want to use them.
Will my comments and posts disappear when I delete my account?
Your comments will remain on the series pages, but they will be linked to your deleted username rather than an active profile. Webtoon does not remove historical comments when an account is deleted.
Can I use the same email address to create a new Webtoon account after deletion?
Yes. Webtoon does not lock deleted email addresses, so you can sign up again with the same email when ready after deletion. Your new account will be completely separate from the deleted one with no shared data.
Is there a waiting period before I can delete my account?
No. You can delete your account when ready whenever you want. Webtoon does not require you to wait or go through a review process — the deletion happens right away after you confirm.