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Hi,
I need to deactivate an old account, as it is showing that my son has restrictions. I’m unable to log in because the email address linked to that account is no longer active.
Could you please advise how I can have the account removed or updated?
Thank you.
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Hello Kylie,
I realize it's frustrating when you can't access the email linked to your account. Account verification uses that email, and without access, the system can't check your identity.
First, see if you can recover or reactivate the old email through your provider. If that doesn't work, we'll need to verify ownership in a different way. Do you remember your username, phone number, or any recent account activity?