How to Properly Delete Your League of Legends Account

In this article, we'll guide you through the process of deactivating a League of Legends (LoL) account in 2025. It's crucial to understand 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 pop-up 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. There, you'll find an "Account Deletion" button—click it to move forward.

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✅ Fourth Step. You'll be directed to a page with a "Confirm start deletion process" button. Click it to initiate account deletion. Remember, the process takes 30 days, during which your account will be deactivated, but you can still cancel the deletion.

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With these four straightforward steps, you can deactivate your account. Deleting your account affects all Riot Games titles, and your account remains 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 it. During this time, your account remains inactive. Once the 30 days pass, your account, including your username, skins, and personal data, is irreversibly deleted, allowing another player to use your former username. You can contact support within 25 days to request account preservation.

Can You Restore Your Account After Deletion?

No. After 30 days, account restoration is impossible. If your account was hacked and deleted, you can reach out to Riot Games support for assistance, though they may not always be able to help, especially if the account was fully deleted.

Why Do People Delete Their Accounts?

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Reasons for deleting accounts vary, ranging from losing interest in the game to addressing gaming addiction. Some players see account deletion as the only solution to overcoming addiction, although the desire to return to the game can resurface soon after.

A primary reason for account deletion is to help individuals struggling with gaming addiction, which can lead to job loss, educational setbacks, and social isolation across all age groups. Excessive gaming can negatively impact players, and while deleting the game might offer temporary relief, complete account deletion is sometimes necessary to break free from addiction and regain control over one's life. This step can be crucial for players aiming to focus on their studies or work without gaming distractions.