How to Properly Delete Your League of Legends Account

In this comprehensive guide, we'll walk you through the steps to deactivate your League of Legends (LoL) account as of 2025. Keep in mind that deactivating your LoL account will impact all games developed by Riot Games.

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 and click it to proceed to the necessary page.

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✅ Third Step: On the support page, scroll down to the "Support Tools" section and click the "Account Deletion" button.

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✅ Fourth Step: You'll be taken to a confirmation page where you'll see a "Confirm start deletion process" button. Click it if you're sure about deleting your account. Remember, the account deletion process takes 30 days, during which your account will be in a deactivated state, and you can still cancel the deletion.

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With just these four steps, you can initiate the account deletion process. However, remember that this action affects all Riot Games titles, and your account will remain deactivated 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 time, your account will be inactive. Once the 30 days are up, your account, including your username, skins, and personal data, will be irreversibly deleted, allowing another player to potentially use your former username. You can contact support within 25 days to request that the account not be deleted.

Can You Restore Your Account After Deletion?

No, after 30 days, restoring your account is no longer possible. If your account was hacked and deleted, you might contact Riot Games support for assistance, but recovery is often not guaranteed, especially if the account was fully deleted.

Why Do People Delete Their Accounts?

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Reasons for deleting accounts vary widely, from losing interest in the game to addressing gaming addiction. For some, deleting the game and account feels like the only solution to curb their addiction. However, the urge to return to the game can resurface soon after deletion.

A significant reason for deleting accounts is to help those struggling with gaming addiction. Excessive gaming can lead to job loss, dropping out of school, and social isolation, affecting players of all ages. Deleting an account can be a crucial step in regaining control over one's life, allowing individuals to focus on their studies or work without the distraction of games like LoL.