What Happens to Your Reddit Moderator Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Difficulty
High
Key Info
Moderator roles must be transferred
Subscription
Reddit Premium (optional)
Step-by-Step Guide
Transfer moderator roles
Log in to each subreddit the person moderated. Add a trusted member as a moderator with full permissions, then remove the deceased\'s account from the mod team.
Estimated time: 15-30 min
Cancel Reddit Premium
If Reddit Premium is active, cancel the subscription through Reddit Settings or the linked payment method.
Estimated time: 5 min
Download account data
Request a data download from Reddit Settings to preserve posts, comments, and saved content.
Estimated time: 10-20 min
Notify communities and request deletion
Post a notice in moderated subreddits, then contact Reddit to request account deletion with a Death Certificate.
Document Now Checklist
- Reddit username
- Account email
- Subreddits moderated
- Reddit Premium status
- Successor moderators for each subreddit
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Start your vault — free for 30 daysLast verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Reddit Moderator. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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