How to Delete Your League of Legends Account Properly

In this article, we'll explore the process of deactivating a League of Legends (LoL) account as of 2025. It's crucial to understand 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. Start 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. Hovering over it will reveal a pop-up menu with various options. Click on "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 relevant page.

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

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✅ Fourth Step. You'll be taken to a page with a "Confirm start deletion progress" button. Click this button to initiate the account deletion process, which takes 30 days to complete. During this period, your account will be deactivated, and you can cancel the deletion at any time.

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With just these four steps, you can initiate the deletion of your account. Remember, this action will affect all Riot Games titles, and your account will remain in a deactivated state for 30 days. As a precaution, ensure you remove your bank card information before proceeding.

What Happens After You Delete Your Account?

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After initiating account deletion, Riot Games requires 30 days to permanently remove your account. During this time, your account will be inactive. Once the 30 days pass, your account, including your username, skins, and other personal data, will be irreversibly deleted. Your former username will then become available for other players to use. If you change your mind, you can contact support within the first 25 days to request the cancellation of the deletion.

Can You Restore Your Account After Deletion?

No, once the 30-day period elapses, your account cannot be restored. If your account was hacked and subsequently deleted, you can reach out to Riot Games support for assistance. However, recovery is not always guaranteed, especially if the account was fully deleted.

Why Do People Delete Their Accounts?

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Reasons for deleting an account can vary widely, from losing interest in the game to addressing gaming addiction. For some, deleting their account is a necessary step to overcome the compulsion to play, especially if they find themselves spending excessively on in-game items or playing to the detriment of their personal and professional lives.

Excessive gaming can negatively affect individuals of all ages, potentially leading to job loss, educational setbacks, and social isolation. While deleting the game might offer temporary relief, for those struggling with addiction, completely removing the account might be the only way to regain control over their lives. This decision can help players focus on more important aspects of life, such as education and career, without the distraction of games like LoL.