Allows member to delete their account.
(Example of Delete account link in visitor account menu)
(Example of Delete account page)
Features:
All phrases start with deleteaccount_ for your convenience.
How it works:
When a user deletes their account, the username is changed to "user1234" where 1234 is the user ID. Post content is preserved but will show as authored by user1234.
Question and answers:
Q: Are all account details deleted?
A: Yes.
Q: Is there a log where the admin can view accounts which have been self deleted?
A: Yes. Look for a link called Delete account log in the visitor account menu. Only the admin will be able to see this link.
Q: If the user wishes to return can I as admin re-establish the original username?
A: Yes. Just edit the account in the admin control panel and update the username, email address and password.
(Example of Delete account link in visitor account menu)
(Example of Delete account page)
Features:
All phrases start with deleteaccount_ for your convenience.
How it works:
When a user deletes their account, the username is changed to "user1234" where 1234 is the user ID. Post content is preserved but will show as authored by user1234.
Question and answers:
Q: Are all account details deleted?
A: Yes.
Q: Is there a log where the admin can view accounts which have been self deleted?
A: Yes. Look for a link called Delete account log in the visitor account menu. Only the admin will be able to see this link.
Q: If the user wishes to return can I as admin re-establish the original username?
A: Yes. Just edit the account in the admin control panel and update the username, email address and password.