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[Solved] User deleting their account leaves a "ghost in the machine".

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 eel
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I didn't realize a user could delete themselves.  I have had a couple users do this over the years... it leaves a ghost in the forum.

These is an example here: https://elsaelsa.com/forum/astrology/pluto-in-aquarius-1/

This user deleted their account. This had the affect of changing their name to "Anonymous 9268" as shown. However, the account is unclickable and also inaccessible from the backend.

Is there is a way to toggle off this option? Thanks!

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Sofy
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 Sofy
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Hi,

You should set [Hard delete] option to let users delete all their data as well:

 

The doc:  https://wpforo.com/docs/wpforo-v2/settings/login-registration/#user-delete-method

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 eel
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@sofy thank you. Is there a way to make it so users can't delete their account... I would have to do it for them, on the back end? Or "hide" them, like from a stalker, with a name change?

Thanks again!

Tutrix
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@eel 

Posted by: @eel

Is there a way to make it so users can't delete their account.

>> How to disable delete account button for users?

 

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 eel
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@tutrix thank you!  This is resolved. Have a nice day!