Skip to main content
Privacy & security · 5 posts
Privacy & security

Deactivating or deleting your account

Need a break? Temporarily deactivate your account and log back in anytime to restore it. Permanent deletion can't be undone, and you can choose to keep or delete your posts.

Last updated 1 min read

In Avatar (top right) › Settings › Account management (/me/settings/account), you can choose to temporarily deactivate or permanently delete your account.

Temporarily deactivate your account 😴

  1. Open Account managementFind "😴 Temporarily deactivate account".
  2. Check "I understand I'll be logged out immediately after deactivating"
  3. Click "Temporarily deactivate account" and confirmYou'll be logged out immediately. While your account is deactivated, your profile and content are temporarily hidden (your posts are kept).
  4. Log in again when you want to come backLog in with the same Google account and your account will be restored automatically.

Permanently delete your account ⚠️

  1. Open Account managementFind "⚠️ Permanently delete account".
  2. Choose what happens to your posts and comments"Keep content, with the author shown as 'Deleted member'" (your guides and answers can keep helping other players), or "Delete all my posts and comments too".
  3. Type the confirmation phrase shown on the pageThe button is enabled only after you type it correctly.
  4. Click "Permanently delete my account"

After deletion, your profile info, avatar, follows, game preferences, and login methods are all erased, and your account ID is released for others to use.

Permanent deletion can't be undoneIf you later log in with the same Google account, a brand-new account will be created, and your previous level, achievements, and bookmarks can't be recovered. If you just want a break, we recommend choosing "Temporarily deactivate".
Admin accountsAdmin and super admin accounts can't be deactivated or deleted by their owners. Ask another super admin to change your permissions first.

FAQ

What happens to my guides after I delete my account?
It depends on what you chose when deleting: with "Keep content", your posts and comments stay and the author is shown as "Deleted member"; with "Delete everything", all your posts and comments are removed.
Can others still see my posts while my account is deactivated?
While your account is deactivated, your profile and content are temporarily hidden, but your posts are kept. When you log in again with the same Google account, your account and content will be restored.
Was this article helpful?

🔗 Related posts

Logged-in devices and logging out of other devices See all devices currently logged in to GAME圈, log out of devices you don't recognize, or log out of all other devices at once. Profile privacy Choose who can see your profile and library, and whether to show your online status and the game you're playing. Sign up and log in with Google GAME圈 uses one-click login with your Google account. No separate password needed, and your account is created automatically the first time you log in.

Can't find an answer?

Tell us about the issue you're having—our support team usually replies within 1–3 business days.

Contact us Report a bug [email protected]