How to delete an Epic Games account

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Creating a new account is one thing, but deleting it is a whole other difficult process. Sometimes it's not as simple as pressing the delete button, and it's not obvious where you can find the option to get rid of an account. Luckily, if you're sick of your Epic Games account and don't want to constantly appear offline if you're not using it, getting rid of it isn't too difficult. Epic is pretty forgiving too, as you have a 14-day grace period after account deletion to recover it.

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What You Need

• PC or mobile phone

While many indie games are flocking to the Epic Games Store, it may not have the PC games you're looking for. Or perhaps you're simply wanting a new Epic Games account altogether and would like to get rid of your old one. No matter the reason, it's important to know how to delete your Epic Games account. Follow the steps below, and you will be able to permanently demolish your Epic Games account on PC or through your mobile phone.

How to delete an Epic Games account on PC

The easiest way to delete your Epic Games account is through your computer, all by using your browser. As a reminder, deleting your Epic Games account will permanently delete any purchases, personal information, game progress, in-game content, Unreal projects, and your Epic Games Wallet balance.

Step 1: Log into your Epic Games account and go to Account Settings through your browser.

Step 2: Navigate down to the Delete Account *section and select the red *Request Account Delete button.

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Step 3: Read the warning that pops up, and once you're sure, select Delete Account.

Step 4: Enter the six-digit security code sent to the email connected to your Epic Games account, then select Confirm Account Deletion.

Step 5: Select the reason for you wanting to delete