You can delete your Epic Games account, but the process takes time and you lose access to all your games
Epic Games will delete your account if you request it, but the deletion is not when ready. You have a 30-day waiting period after you submit the request — during those 30 days, you can cancel the deletion. After 30 days pass, Epic Games removes your account permanently, and you lose access to all games, in-game purchases, and your friends list. Any games you own through Epic Games cannot be transferred to another account or refunded.
Before you request deletion, read any game files or save data you want to keep. Epic Games does not provide these after your account is gone. You also cannot recover your account once the 30-day window closes, so make sure deletion is what you want.
Key Takeaways
- Account deletion takes 30 days from the date you request it, and you can cancel during that window by logging back in.
- You will lose all games, in-game items, V-Bucks (the in-game currency), and any money spent on your account — Epic Games does not refund purchases when you delete.
- read your game files and save data before you start the deletion process, because Epic Games will not provide them afterward.
- If you have a linked PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, or Steam account, those connections will be severed when your Epic Games account is deleted.
How to request account deletion
Go to www.epicgames.com and log in with your username and password. Click your account name in the top right corner, then select Account. On the left side, click General, then scroll down to find Delete Account. Click that button.
Epic Games will ask you to confirm your password again. Type it in and click Continue. You will see a screen listing what you will lose — all games, V-Bucks, cosmetics, and friends. Read through this carefully. If you still want to proceed, click Delete Account. Epic Games will send a confirmation email to the address on file.
Do not close the email or delete it. Open it and click the link inside to confirm the deletion request. Your 30-day waiting period starts the moment you click that link. If you do not click the link in the email within 30 days, the deletion request expires and your account stays active.
What happens during the 30-day waiting period
Your account is still active during these 30 days. You can log in, play games, and use all features normally. If you change your mind, straightforward log in to your account and the deletion will be cancelled automatically. You do not need to contact Epic Games or fill out any forms — logging in stops the process.
If you do not log in during the 30 days, the deletion proceeds automatically when the period ends. Epic Games will not send you a reminder email or ask you to confirm again. After day 30, your account and all associated data are permanently removed from Epic Games' servers.
Backing up your game files and save data before deletion
Different games store save data in different places. For games installed through the Epic Games Launcher, open the Launcher and go to your Library. Find the game you want to back up, click the three dots next to it, and select Manage. This shows you where the game is installed on your computer. Copy that entire folder to an external hard drive or cloud storage.
For save files specifically, check the game's settings or options menu — many games let you export saves directly. Some games store saves in your Documents folder or in a hidden AppData folder on Windows. On Mac, check your Library folder. If you are unsure where a specific game stores its saves, search the game's name plus "save file location" to find the exact path.
Cloud saves are trickier. If a game uses Epic Games' cloud save feature, those saves are tied to your account and will be deleted along with it. read them to your computer first if the game allows it. Check the game's settings for an export or read option.
What happens to linked accounts and purchases
If you linked your Epic Games account to PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, Nintendo Account, or Steam, those connections will be severed when your account is deleted. The other accounts themselves are not deleted — only the link between them and Epic Games is removed. You can link those accounts to a new Epic Games account later if you want.
Any games you own through Epic Games cannot be played on other platforms unless you own them separately there. For example, if you own Fortnite only through your Epic Games account, you will not be able to play it after deletion, even if you have a PlayStation or Xbox account. Games you own on Steam or other platforms are not affected.
V-Bucks and other in-game currency cannot be refunded or transferred. If you have spent money on cosmetics, battle passes, or other items, that money is gone. There is no way to recover it or move it to another account.
If you want to keep your account but limit what Epic Games knows
Deletion is permanent, so if you are mainly concerned about privacy rather than wanting to leave entirely, consider these alternatives instead. You can delete individual pieces of information without deleting your whole account.
Log in to your account and go to Account > Privacy. Here you can turn off activity tracking, limit who can contact you, and control what data Epic Games collects. You can also delete your purchase history from Account > General by scrolling to Purchase History and selecting Delete. This removes the record of what you bought, though you keep the games themselves.
If you do not want to receive marketing emails, go to Account > Email Preferences and uncheck the boxes for promotional content. You can also request a copy of all data Epic Games has on you by going to Privacy and selecting read Your Data. Epic Games will email you a file with everything they store about you.
Common reasons the deletion process gets stuck
The most common problem is not clicking the confirmation link in the email. If you request deletion but do not click the link within 30 days, your account stays active and the deletion never happens. Check your email (including spam and promotions folders) for the confirmation message from Epic Games. If you cannot find it, log back into your account and request deletion again.
Another issue is logging in during the 30-day period by accident. If you log in even once, the deletion is cancelled. If you want to delete your account, avoid logging in for the full 30 days. If you accidentally log in, you will need to request deletion again and wait another 30 days.
If you have an active dispute with Epic Games — for example, a banned account or a payment dispute — deletion may be delayed or denied. Contact Epic Games Support through their website to ask about your specific situation. They can tell you whether your account is may be able to access for deletion right now.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get my games back if I change my mind after deletion?
Only if you cancel during the 30-day waiting period by logging back in. Once the 30 days are up, your account and all games are permanently deleted and cannot be recovered. Epic Games does not restore deleted accounts.
What happens to my friends if I delete my account?
You will be removed from all friends lists. Your friends will see your account as deleted or no longer available. They cannot message you or invite you to games. If you create a new Epic Games account later, you will need to add them again.
Do I lose my games on other platforms if I delete Epic Games?
Only games you own exclusively through Epic Games. If you own a game on Steam, PlayStation, or Xbox separately, you keep it. Games linked to your Epic Games account through cross-platform play will no longer work with that account, but the games themselves stay on your other platforms.
Can I delete my account if it is banned?
Banned accounts can usually still be deleted, but contact Epic Games Support first to confirm. Some bans may prevent deletion temporarily. They can tell you whether your specific account is may be able to access to be deleted right now.
Will Epic Games delete my data from their servers?
Epic Games will remove your account and most associated data 30 days after you confirm deletion. However, they may keep some information for legal or security reasons, such as payment records or abuse reports. You can request a full data deletion report through your privacy settings to see what they plan to keep.