Top 4 Most Useful Tips and Tricks for Kik

Part 1: How to reset Kik password

When it comes to using Kik Messenger, having a valid and easy to access password should be your priority. But what happens if you suspect that unauthorized person has had access to your Kik account? Do you sit back and assume it or do you take drastic measures to correct it? Regardless of your decision, it's highly advisable to keep your Kik account secure. It’s for this reason that many people ought to reset and change their Kik passwords. In unfortunate circumstances, we happen to forget our passwords or we decide to reset them for security purposes. All in all, it’s highly advisable to always keep your Kik account secure at all costs.

Steps to Reset Kik Password

Have you forgotten your password or do you want to change it for security purposes? If your answer is yes; then this particular section has been tailor-made specifically for you. I’m going to show you how to reset your Kik password when the need arises. If you want to be secure when using Kik, please pay attention to each and every step I’m going to illustrate and elaborate. The following is a detailed explanation on how to rest Kik password.

Step 1 If you are logged in, the first thing to do is to log out of your Kik Messenger account. You can do this by selecting the “Settings” icon located on your top right side of your screen.

Step 2 Under the settings icon, search and click on “Your Account” tab.

Step 3 Under your account preference, you will be in a position to see the “Reset Kik Messenger” tab. Click on this option. Once you select this option, your Kik history will be completely erased.

Step 4 You'll be prompted to confirm your reset request. Just click "Yes".

Step 5 Go back to Kik interface and click on the “Login” option. Kik Messenger will ask you to input your login details in the fields requested.

Step 6 Go to the “Forgot Password” option and click on it. You’ll be redirected to a new page where you’ll be prompted to enter your email address. This should be the same email address you used when registering.

Step 7 Enter your email address and click "Go".

Step 8 Head straight to your email address and open the email that contains the password reset tool from Kik. Enter your new password and click “Change Password”.

Step 9 Bravo!!!! You have yourself a new password. Now go back to your Kik interface and enter your login details including your new password.

Part 2: Can we reset Kik password without email?

Can you reset your Kik password without a valid email address? The answer is NO. Unlike before when you used to add your phone number when registering with Kik, the current Kik update requires you to have a valid email address, not a phone number. The email address you provide is your “gateway” towards using Kik. You can’t deactivate or change your password without your trusted email address.

Tips for using Kik and Resetting Password

-Always have a valid email address with you. It’s much better to forget your Kik password than to forget your primary email address.

-Keep all your passwords as secret as possible. Your Kik and email address passwords are like your bank account pin numbers. Don’t share.

-When it comes to resetting your Kik password, always make sure that your new password is easy to remember for you but hard to imagine for anyone.

-Once the password resetting link has been sent to your email, look for it in the inbox folder. If you can’t find it in your inbox, try looking out for it in your spam folder. Though the optimum waiting time is around 5 minutes, at times the email link can take longer to be delivered. So be patient.

Part 3: How to Deactivate Kik

Why need to deactivate Kik

When it comes to deactivating a Kik account, each and every person has their own reasons as to why they no longer want to use or have a Kik account. If you feel like you no longer want to use Kik, I'm going to show you just how to do it.

How to Deactivate Kik

The following is a detailed process on how you can deactivate your Kik Messenger.

Step 1 Log into your Kik Messenger account and head straight to the “settings” option located on your top right side of your screen and click on it.

Step 2 Under the “Settings” tab, you will see some options. Select the “Your Account” option and tap on it.

Step 3 Once you have selected this option, locate the “Reset Kik” option and click on it.

Step 4 You’ll be prompted to enter your email address. This is the same email address you used to register your Kik account.

Step 5 Once you’ve entered your email address, a deactivation link will be sent to the address.

Step 6 Log into your email and follow the link. You’ll be prompted to confirm your deactivation on the "Click here" link. Just click on the link and you'll be directed to a new page where you'll deactivate your account.

Step 7 Once you deactivate your account, you'll be notified of your successful deactivation as illustrated on the screenshot below.

Part 4: What Does "S" , "D", "R" Mean on Kik

Kik Messenger uses three different letters when sending and receiving messages. In this section, we’re going to take a look at some of the most frequently asked questions regarding these three letters.

What does “S” mean? The answer is simple; the S stands for Sent. When you send a message on Kik, the “S” is used to confirm that your message has been sent successfully. However, you need to have an active internet connection to for this letter to appear.

When sending a Kik message, many people tend to ask “why is my Kik message stuck on “S”? Well; if your message is stuck on “S”, it simply means that the person to whom you sent the message to hasn’t received the message. In most cases, the message is usually stuck on “S” because the person is offline. The moment the recipient gets back online, you'll be in a position to see the letter change from "S" to "D."

Another frequently asked question is “what does “D” mean?” D simply means that your message has been successfully delivered to the recipient. Is your Kik message stuck on D? If yes, this only means that the person to whom you sent the message too has received your message, but he/she hasn’t read it yet.

Another frequently asked question is "what does “R” mean on Kik? The answer is simple; it simply means that the recipient has successfully read the message you sent. A Kik message stuck on “R” implies that the person to whom you sent the message to has read your message.

Kik gives you the opportunity to change and reset your password as well as deactivate your account if you no longer need it. I hope I have been in a position to answer some or all of your hard hitting questions regarding Kik Messenger.