Blizzard will delete your Battle.net account, but the process takes time and you cannot undo it

Deleting a Battle.net account is permanent. Once you request deletion, Blizzard begins a waiting period—typically 30 days—during which the account remains accessible. After that window closes, the account and all associated data (characters, items, progress, purchase history) are removed and cannot be recovered. If you have any doubt, do not proceed. If you are certain, the deletion request starts in your account settings.

The process differs slightly depending on whether you play World of Warcraft, Diablo, Overwatch, or other Blizzard titles, but the deletion mechanism is the same across all of them. You cannot delete individual games from a Battle.net account—deletion removes the entire account and everything tied to it.

Key Takeaways

  • Account deletion is permanent and irreversible after the 30-day waiting period ends, so confirm you want to proceed before submitting the request.
  • You must log into your Battle.net account and navigate to account settings to initiate deletion—there is no phone or email-only method.
  • During the 30-day waiting period, you can cancel the deletion request and keep your account active.
  • Blizzard does not refund in-game purchases, battle pass progress, or subscription time when you delete an account.
  • If your account is compromised or you cannot log in, contact Blizzard Support before attempting deletion, because you may need account recovery instead.

Steps to request account deletion

Log into your Battle.net account at account.battle.net. Once you are signed in, look for Account Settings in the left sidebar menu. This is the main hub for all account management options.

Scroll down to find the section labeled Delete Account or Account Deletion. The exact wording varies slightly, but it appears near the bottom of the account settings page. Click or tap the button to begin the deletion request. Blizzard will ask you to confirm your identity—you may need to enter your password again or verify a code sent to your registered email address.

Read the warning message carefully. Blizzard lists what will be deleted: all characters, items, achievements, cosmetics, and purchase history. If you have multiple games linked to this Battle.net account, all of them will be affected. Once you confirm, the deletion request is submitted and the 30-day countdown begins.

What happens during the 30-day waiting period

Your account remains fully functional during these 30 days. You can still log in, play games, make purchases, and access everything as normal. The waiting period exists so you have time to change your mind if you realize you made a mistake.

If you decide to keep your account, log back into account settings and look for an option to cancel deletion or undo deletion request. Clicking this button stops the process when ready and your account returns to normal status. You can cancel at any point during the 30 days—even on day 29.

If you do nothing and the 30 days pass, Blizzard automatically completes the deletion. After that point, the account cannot be recovered. The email address associated with the account may become available for use on a new Battle.net account after a waiting period, but the old account itself is gone.

What you lose when an account is deleted

All in-game progress disappears: characters at any level, items in your inventory, gold or other currency, achievements, mounts, pets, transmog collections, and seasonal progress. If you play World of Warcraft, your raid history and guild membership end. If you play Overwatch, your competitive rank and cosmetics are removed. If you play Diablo, your character ladder positions and seasonal progress vanish.

Blizzard does not refund money spent on the account. This includes subscription time (World of Warcraft subscriptions), battle pass purchases, cosmetic items, character boosts, or any other paid content. If you have an active subscription when you delete the account, that remaining time is forfeited with no refund or credit.

Your account name and email address become unavailable for a period of time. You cannot when ready create a new Battle.net account with the same email, though the restriction eventually lifts. Blizzard does not publish the exact timeline for this, but it typically ranges from weeks to months.

If your account is compromised or you cannot log in

Do not request deletion if you suspect your account has been hacked or if you cannot remember your password. Instead, contact Blizzard Account Support directly through the Battle.net website. Go to support.blizzard.com, select your game, and choose the option for account security or account access issues.

Blizzard Support can help you regain control of a compromised account, reset a forgotten password, or recover an account that has been locked. These options are faster and safer than deletion, and they preserve your progress and purchases. If someone else has access to your account, Support can remove their access and find it for you.

If you have already requested deletion but now realize your account was hacked, contact Support when ready. They may be able to cancel the deletion request on your behalf if you can verify your identity.

Alternatives to full account deletion

If you want to step away from Blizzard games but are not ready to delete everything, consider account deactivation instead. Some Blizzard titles allow you to pause or deactivate an account temporarily, which hides your profile and stops matchmaking but preserves your data. Check your game's specific settings to see if this option is available.

You can also straightforward stop playing without deleting or deactivating. Your account will remain dormant, and you can return at any time. There is no penalty for inactivity, and your characters and progress will be waiting if you decide to come back.

If you want to remove yourself from Blizzard's communications, you can unsubscribe from emails and disable notifications in account settings without deleting the account. This gives you privacy without losing your data.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I delete just one game from my Battle.net account instead of the whole account?

No. Deletion removes the entire Battle.net account and all games linked to it. If you want to stop playing one specific game but keep others, straightforward uninstall that game or stop logging into it. Your other games and characters remain unaffected.

What if I delete my account and then want to come back?

Once the 30-day waiting period ends, the account is gone permanently. You can create a new Battle.net account with a different email address and start over, but you cannot recover the old account or any of its progress. This is why the waiting period exists—use it to be absolutely certain.

Will Blizzard refund my subscription or cosmetics if I delete my account?

No. All purchases are final. Blizzard does not issue refunds for subscriptions, battle passes, cosmetics, or any other paid content when an account is deleted. If you have an active subscription, that time is forfeited.

How long does it actually take for Blizzard to delete my account after the 30 days?

Blizzard does not specify an exact timeline. The account is typically removed within a few days after the 30-day period ends, but it may take longer. Once deletion is complete, you will not receive a confirmation email—the account straightforward becomes inaccessible.

Can I cancel the deletion request after I have submitted it?

Yes, but only during the 30-day waiting period. Log back into your account, go to account settings, and select the option to cancel or undo the deletion request. After the 30 days pass, cancellation is no longer possible.