"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 this action 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. Hover over it to reveal a pop-up menu with various options, and 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 navigate 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 directed to a page with a "Confirm start deletion process" button. Click it if you're certain about deleting your account. Remember, the account deletion process takes 30 days, during which your account will be deactivated, and you can cancel the process at any time.

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With these four straightforward steps, you can initiate the deletion of your account. Be aware 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 deletion process, Riot Games requires 30 days to permanently remove your account. During this period, your account will be inactive.

Once the 30 days have elapsed, your account, including your username, skins, and other personal data, will be irreversibly deleted. This means another player can then use your former username.

You can contact support within 25 days to request that the deletion be canceled.

Can You Restore Your Account After Deletion?

No. After the 30-day period, restoring your account becomes impossible. If your account was hacked and subsequently deleted, you can reach out to Riot Games support for potential restoration. However, success in such cases is not guaranteed, and full recovery after complete deletion is nearly impossible.

Why Do People Delete Their Accounts?

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Reasons for deleting accounts vary widely, from waning interest in the game to combating gaming addiction. For those struggling with addiction, deleting the game and account might seem like the only solution. However, the desire to return to the game can resurface shortly after.

The most compelling reason for account deletion is to assist those battling gaming addiction, who might spend excessively on skins, play obsessively, and struggle to stop. This can lead to job loss, dropping out of school, and social isolation, affecting individuals across all age groups.

Excessive engagement with games like League of Legends can have detrimental effects on both young and older players. Sometimes, deleting the game offers only a temporary fix. In severe cases, the only way to help someone overcome gaming addiction and regain control of their life may be to delete the account entirely.

For many, this decision is a significant step towards prioritizing their education or career without the distraction of games like LoL or others.