How do I reset my Tumblr password without my old password?

In the mobile app, tap the account icon (the person silhouette), and then the gear icon. From there, tap “General settings,” and then tap “Password.” Follow the prompts to update your password. To reset your password, just head over to our password reset page and request a new one.

Why can’t I change my Tumblr password?

If you are having trouble getting a password reset email from Tumblr, check any spam or junk filters that your email account uses to see if the email got caught there. If you still don’t find the email message, try adding [email protected] to the Address Book or Contacts that your email account uses.

How do I recover my Tumblr account?

How to Restore a Tumblr Account

1. Open a Web browser and navigate to the Tumblr website.
2. Type your email address in the “Email Address” field at the bottom of the Tumblr home page. Type a new password in the “Password” field.
3. Click the “Start Posting!” button to sign up for a new Tumblr account.

Why can’t I log into my Tumblr?

Browser Problem If your default browser does seem to be at fault, try clearing the cookies, temporary file cache and stored passwords from the browser and reloading the Tumblr site. Disabling any extensions or add-ons you have running, particularly any associated with Tumblr, may also fix the problem.

Does Tumblr delete old accounts?

It’s common for such services to hold on to usernames so that whenever those users want to return they feel like they never left, but if you haven’t logged into Tumblr for over two years, your username might soon be automatically deleted.

Do Tumblr accounts expire?

If you do not login to your Tumblr account after one year, Tumblr will send you an email seeking to reclaim your username. If you take no action, your username will expire. Tumblr will add a suffix to your username (like “-blog”) then release your username for others to use.

Is Tumblr getting deleted?

Tumblr has been removed from Apple’s app store because it let some users post images of child sexual abuse. The social network’s app was removed on 16 November but the reason for it being unavailable has only just come to light.

How long does Tumblr keep your data?

If you have trouble remembering passwords then you might consider using a service like 1Password or LastPass. Tumblr will retain your information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, for as long as your Tumblr account is active or as needed to provide you with the Services.

Can you reactivate old Tumblr?

Although you can’t reactivate a deleted account with all content intact, you can rejoin Tumblr using the same email address you used previously for the deleted account and recreate the URL from your deleted blog if no one else has taken it since you deleted your account.