How to Properly Delete Your League of Legends Account

In this article, we'll explore the process of deactivating a League of Legends (LoL) account as of 2025. Keep in mind that deactivating your 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 visiting 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 pop-up menu, then select "Settings."

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✅ Second Step. Navigate to your account settings, where you'll see a "Support" button at the top of the screen. Click on it to proceed to the necessary page.

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✅ Third Step. On the support page, scroll down to the "Support Tools" section. Click on the "Account Deletion" button to initiate the process.

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✅ Fourth Step. You'll be directed to a page with a "Confirm start deletion process" button. Click it if you're sure you want to delete your account. Remember, the account will remain in a deactivated state for 30 days, during which you can cancel the deletion.

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With these four steps, you can deactivate your account. Be aware that this action will affect all Riot Games titles. Your account will be in a deactivated state for 30 days, so ensure you remove any linked bank card information as a precaution.

What Happens After You Delete Your Account?

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After initiating account deletion, Riot Games requires 30 days to permanently remove it. During this period, 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 use your former username. You have 25 days to contact support and request that they halt the deletion process.

Can You Restore Your Account After Deletion?

No, once the 30-day period has passed, restoring your account is not possible. If your account was hacked and deleted, you can reach out to Riot Games support for potential recovery, but success is not guaranteed, especially if the account has been 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 combating gaming addiction. Some players find that deleting the game and account is a necessary step to break free from the grip of gaming. However, the urge to return to the game can resurface shortly after deletion.

A common and significant reason for account deletion is to address gaming addiction, which can lead to severe consequences like job loss, dropping out of school, and social isolation. This issue can affect individuals of all ages. While deleting the game might be a temporary fix, for some, completely removing the account is the only way to regain control over their life and focus on more important aspects like work or studies.