Are you thinking about deleting your Epic Games account? Discover the simple steps to make it happen, whether from a computer or mobile device. Don't let an unused account take up space, and know that you have the ability to recover your account for 14 days after deletion.
Creating a new account is one thing, but deleting it is another, more complicated matter. Sometimes just pressing a button isn't enough, and it's not always clear where the option to get rid of the account is located. Fortunately, if you're tired of your Epic Games account and don't want to constantly stay offline in its absence, the process isn't that difficult. Additionally, Epic is fairly lenient: after you delete your account, you have a 14-day grace period to get it back.
Although many indie games appear on the Epic Games Store, you may not find the PC games you're looking for there. Or maybe you just want a new Epic Games account and want to get rid of the old one. Whatever your motives, knowing how to delete your Epic Games account is crucial. Follow the steps below to permanently destroy your Epic Games account, either on PC or via 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, just using your browser. Please remember that deleting your Epic Games account will permanently delete all of your purchases, personal information, game progress, in-game content, non-Real Projects, and your Epic Games Wallet balance.
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Step 1: Sign in to your Epic Games account and go to account settings Via your browser.
Step 2: Scroll down to the section Delete account And select the red button Request to delete account.
Step 3: Read the warning that appears, and once sure, select Delete account.
Step 4: Enter the six-digit security code sent to the email address associated with your Epic Games account, then select Confirm account deletion.
Step 5: Select the reason you want to delete your Epic Games account from the drop-down menu, then choose He continues. You can also choose to skip this option.
Step 6: In the final pop-up window, you can choose to sign out of your disabled account, or you can sign in again if you change your mind.
How to delete Epic Games account on mobile
You also have the option to delete your Epic Games account through the Fortnite mobile app. It works the same way as it does on PC, but provides an easier way to delete your account if you have Fortnite on your phone.
Step 1: From the Fortnite mobile app, go to Account and privacy Under Settings. Under Account, search for Delete account And select the button Open the website.
Step 2: After going to the website, go to the section Delete account In your account settings And select the red button Request to delete account.
Step 3: Read the warning that appears, and once sure, select Delete account.
Step 4: Enter the six-digit security code sent to the email address associated with your Epic Games account, then select Confirm account deletion.
Step 5: Select the reason you want to delete your Epic Games account from the drop-down menu, then choose He continues. You also have the option to skip this option.
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Step 6: In the final pop-up window, you can choose to sign out of your deactivated account, or you can sign in again if you change your mind.
As mentioned, you have 14 days to log back into your deleted Epic Games account if you want to get it back. After this two-week period, your account will no longer be recoverable.
