How to change or reset your Wattpad password

How to change or reset your Wattpad password Wattpad is a website for readers and writers of user-generated stories.. Launched in December 2006, Wattpad now has more than 80 million users. Wattpad holds several writing contests each year, and the company has ties to publishers, so Wattpad writers can potentially receive compensation for their work. Established publishers have even contacted successful Wattpad authors to negotiate publishing deals, making Wattpad a popular website for aspiring writers. In June 2020, Wattpad suffered a massive data breach that left user recordings exposed. These logs included names, email addresses, IP addresses, and passwords, and the data was promptly posted to a public hacking forum. While this security breach is not the fault of Wattpad users, it has reminded them that they frequently need to change their passwords. This article will show you step by step how to update your Wattpad password. We'll also show you how to reset your Wattpad password if you've forgotten it.

How to change your Wattpad password?

To change your Wattpad password, first log in to your Wattpad account. At the top right of the website interface, you should see your user profile photo and username. Click here and choose Settings from the dropdown menu. On the settings page, find the line labeled Password and click the link labeled Change next to it. A pop-up dialog will appear that includes a form to change your password. Enter your current password in the first box and enter your new password twice in the other fields of the form. Remember, you should never use the same password on multiple websites. When you are satisfied with your new password, click Submit. Your Wattpad password has now been updated, and you must use this new password every time you log in to Wattpad from now on.

How to reset your Wattpad password?

If you forgot your Wattpad password, please go to the login page as usual. Instead of entering your Wattpad username and password, click Forgot your password? On the next page, enter your Wattpad username or the email address you used when signing up for the service. Click Send instructions and Wattpad will send you an email with an urgent link to reset your password. Click Reset My Password in the email and you will be directed to a form where you can enter a new password. When you are satisfied with your new password, click Reset Password. Your Wattpad password has now been updated and you will be able to log in again.