Deleting an Activision account removes all access to games, in-game purchases, and your player profile across all Activision platforms

When you delete an Activision account, the company stops letting you log in and removes your access to games you own through that account — including Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and any others tied to it. The deletion is permanent and cannot be undone. You will lose access to in-game items, characters, cosmetics, and any balance or currency you have not spent. If you own games outright (not through a subscription), you lose the ability to play them on that account.

Activision does not delete the account when ready. The company holds it for 30 days in case you change your mind and log back in — logging in during that window cancels the deletion. After 30 days, the account and all associated data are permanently removed from Activision's servers.

Key Takeaways

  • Account deletion takes 30 days to complete, and logging in at any point during that period cancels the deletion.
  • You will lose all games, in-game purchases, characters, and cosmetics tied to that account permanently.
  • The deletion process starts on the Activision account management website and requires you to confirm your identity.
  • If you share your account with others or have linked it to other services (Discord, PlayStation Network, Xbox Live), those connections will break when the account is deleted.

Before you delete: what you need to know

Stopping to think through what you are about to lose takes five minutes and can save you from regret. Write down the names of any characters you care about, take screenshots of cosmetics or achievements you want to remember, and check whether anyone else uses the account with you. If you share the account with family members, they will lose access to all shared games and progress.

Check whether the account is linked to other services. Many players connect their Activision account to Discord, PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, Battle.net, or other platforms to sync progress or enable cross-play. Deleting the Activision account breaks these connections. If you want to keep playing on those other platforms, you will need to unlink the Activision account first — though this does not prevent deletion, it just means you will not lose access to those other accounts.

If you have spent money on the account through a subscription (like World of Warcraft subscription or Game Pass) or have a pending refund, contact Activision support before deleting. A refund request may be easier to process while the account still exists.

How to start the deletion process

Go to the Activision account management website at account.activision.com and log in with the email and password for the account you want to delete. If you have two-factor authentication enabled, you will need to enter the code from your authenticator app or the backup codes you saved when you set it up.

Once logged in, look for the account settings or profile section — this is usually in the top right corner or in a menu labeled "Account" or "Settings". Click on it and scroll down until you find an option labeled "Delete Account", "Close Account", or "Request Account Deletion". The exact wording varies, but it will be near the bottom of the settings page.

Click that option. Activision will show you a warning that explains what you are about to lose — read it carefully. You will then be asked to confirm your identity by entering your password again or by answering security questions you set up when you created the account.

Confirming the deletion and the 30-day waiting period

After you confirm your identity, Activision will send a confirmation email to the address associated with the account. Open that email and click the link inside it to confirm the deletion request. This step is required — the deletion does not start until you click the link in the email.

Once you click the confirmation link, the 30-day countdown begins. During these 30 days, your account is marked for deletion but still exists. If you log in to the account at any point — even just to check something — the deletion request is cancelled and your account returns to normal. You will have to start the deletion process over if you want to delete it again.

After 30 days pass without you logging in, Activision permanently removes the account and all data. You will not receive another email when this happens — the account straightforward ceases to exist.

What happens to linked accounts and services

If you have connected your Activision account to Discord, Battle.net, PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, or other platforms, those connections will be severed when the account is deleted. You will still have access to those other accounts — deleting your Activision account does not delete your Discord or PlayStation account. However, you will lose any progress that was synced between them.

If you use the same email address for multiple accounts (your Activision account and your Discord account, for example), deleting the Activision account does not affect the other one. The email address becomes available to use again after the 30-day period ends.

If you want to keep your account but stop playing

Deletion is permanent, so consider whether you actually need to delete or whether you just want to step away. If you think you might return to your games someday, you have other options that do not destroy the account.

You can straightforward stop logging in and let the account sit inactive. Activision does not delete inactive accounts. You can also uninstall the games and remove the launcher from your computer without deleting the account — your games and progress will still be there if you decide to reinstall later.

If you want to hide your account from friends or make it private, you can change your privacy settings in the account management website instead of deleting. This keeps your account and games intact while controlling who can see your profile.

Troubleshooting: what to do if deletion does not work

If you do not receive the confirmation email after requesting deletion, check your spam or junk folder — sometimes the email lands there by mistake. If it is not there, log back into your account and try the deletion request again. Make sure you are using the correct email address.

If you see an error message when you try to delete, it usually means one of these things: you are not logged in, your account has a pending transaction or refund, or there is a technical issue on Activision's end. Log out completely, wait a few minutes, and try again. If the error persists, contact Activision support through the account management website — there is usually a "Contact Us" or "Support" link at the bottom of the page.

If you accidentally cancelled the deletion during the 30-day period and want to delete again, you can request deletion a second time using the same process. There is no limit to how many times you can request deletion, but each request starts a new 30-day countdown.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I delete my account if I have an active World of Warcraft subscription?

Yes, but contact Activision support first to ask about a refund for any unused subscription time. Once the account is deleted, you cannot receive a refund. The deletion process itself does not require you to cancel the subscription — it happens automatically when the account is removed.

What if I share my Activision account with family members?

Everyone who uses the account will lose access to all games and progress when it is deleted. If family members want to keep playing, they need their own Activision accounts. You can share games through other methods (like sharing a console or using family sharing features on Steam or Battle.net), but those are separate from account deletion.

Will deleting my account remove me from my guild or clan?

Yes. When your account is deleted, you are automatically removed from any guilds, clans, or groups you were part of. If you are an officer or leader, you should step down or transfer leadership before deleting so the group is not left without management.

Can I recover my account after the 30 days are over?

No. After 30 days, the account and all data are permanently deleted and cannot be recovered. Activision does not restore deleted accounts under any circumstances. If you think you might want to play again, do not delete — just stop logging in.

Do I lose my games on Steam or other platforms if I delete my Activision account?

It depends on how you own the games. If you bought them directly through Steam, Epic Games, or another platform, those accounts are separate and deleting your Activision account does not affect them. If you bought them through Battle.net (Activision's own platform) and linked that to your Activision account, you lose access to those games when the account is deleted.