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 it stands in 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: Begin by visiting the official Riot Games website and logging into your account. On the left side of the page, locate the "My Account" button. Hovering over it will reveal a pop-up menu. From this menu, select "Settings."

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✅ Second Step: Once in your account settings, find the "Support" button at the top of the screen and click it to navigate to the necessary 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 it to proceed.

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

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With just these four steps, you can initiate the account deletion process. Be aware that this action will affect 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 account deletion, Riot Games requires 30 days to permanently remove it. During this period, the account remains 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 reach out to support within 25 days to halt the deletion process.

Can You Restore Your Account After Deletion?

No, once the 30-day period has elapsed, restoring your account is no longer possible. If your account was compromised and deleted by hackers, you might contact Riot Games support for potential recovery, though success is not guaranteed, especially if the account was fully deleted.

Why Do People Delete Their Accounts?

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Reasons for account deletion vary widely, from waning interest in the game to addressing gaming addiction. Some players find that deleting their account is a necessary step to break free from excessive gaming, which can lead to severe life disruptions like job loss, dropping out of school, and social isolation. This issue affects players of all ages, and while deleting the game might be a temporary fix, fully deleting the account can be a more permanent solution. For many, this decision helps them refocus on their studies or work without the distraction of games like LoL.