How to Properly Delete Your League of Legends Account

In this comprehensive guide updated for 2025, we'll walk you through the process of deactivating your League of Legends (LoL) account. Please be aware that deactivating your LoL account will impact all games under the Riot Games umbrella.

Table of Contents

• Instructions
• What Happens After You Delete Your Account?
• Can You Restore Your Account After Deletion?
• Why Do People Delete Their Accounts?

Instructions

✅ First Step: Begin by navigating to the official Riot Games website and logging into your account. On the left side of the page, you'll find a "My account" button. Hover over it to reveal a dropdown menu, then select "Settings."

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✅ Second Step: Once in your account settings, locate the "Support" button at the top of the screen. Click it to proceed to the support page.

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✅ Third Step: On the support page, scroll down to the "Support Tools" section. Here, you'll find the "Account Deletion" button. Click on it to move forward.

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✅ Fourth Step: You'll be directed to a page with a "Confirm start deletion progress" button. If you're certain about deleting your account, click this button. Remember, the account deletion process takes 30 days, during which your account will be in a deactivated state, and you can cancel the deletion at any time.

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With these four straightforward steps, you can initiate the deletion of your account. Be mindful that this action will also affect all other Riot Games titles. Your account will remain in a deactivated state for 30 days. As a precaution, ensure you remove any linked bank card information before proceeding.

What Happens After You Delete Your Account?

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After initiating the account deletion, Riot Games requires 30 days to permanently remove it. During this period, your account will be inactive. Once the 30 days elapse, your account, including your username, skins, and personal data, will be irreversibly deleted, allowing another player to claim your former username. You have up to 25 days to contact support and request that the deletion be canceled.

Can You Restore Your Account After Deletion?

No, once the 30-day period has passed, restoring your account is no longer possible. If your account was compromised and deleted by hackers, you can reach out to Riot Games support for potential recovery. However, success is not guaranteed, and full account recovery is often unfeasible.

Why Do People Delete Their Accounts?

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The motivations for deleting an account can vary widely, from waning interest in the game to addressing gaming addiction. For some, deleting the game and account is a decisive step to break free from excessive gaming, which can lead to job loss, educational setbacks, and social isolation across all age groups. While deleting the game might offer a temporary reprieve, for those struggling with addiction, a complete account deletion can be a crucial step toward regaining control over their lives and focusing on more pressing responsibilities like work or studies.