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Delete Steam Account: Permanent Closure With the Official Wizard

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Time~6 min Steps5 DifficultyEasy Official sourcehelp.steampowered.com Last updated24 September 2026
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To delete a Steam account, use the wizard at help.steampowered.com/tr/wizard/HelpDeleteAccount; after identity verification a deletion request starts a 30-day waiting period. At the end, games, wallet balance, profile and inventory are permanently deleted — spend your wallet balance first. Steam may pause deletion requests during refunds or payment disputes.

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help.steampowered.com

Official Steam account deletion wizard

01 — Step-by-step fix

Step-by-step fix

  1. ADIM 01

    Check wallet and inventory

    Wallet balance is lost on deletion; spend it first. If you hold valuable cosmetics, convert them to cash on the Steam Market or archive your data before deleting.

  2. ADIM 02

    Open the official deletion wizard

    Sign in at help.steampowered.com/tr/wizard/HelpDeleteAccount. The wizard first shows help options; choose 'Delete my Steam account' at the bottom.

  3. ADIM 03

    Verify your identity

    Confirm identity via Steam Guard (email/mobile app). SMS codes may also be requested if a phone is attached. This verification blocks fraudulent deletion requests.

  4. ADIM 04

    Submit the deletion request

    Confirm 'Yes, delete my account' at the final step. Steam emails a confirmation and starts the 30-day period. You can cancel the request by logging in during this window.

  5. ADIM 05

    Complete the 30-day period

    Do not sign in to Steam for 30 days. At the end, games, playtime, wallet, profile, comments and inventory are permanently deleted. Signing in within the window cancels the deletion automatically.

02 — Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

Are my games refunded after Steam account deletion?

No. Deletion includes your game licenses; you would have to repurchase them if you re-register. That is why reviewing wallet and library value is an important precondition.

How can I cancel my deletion request?

Simply signing in to Steam during the 30-day window cancels the request and restores your account. After the window ends, reversal is impossible.

Can I just hide games instead of deleting the account?

Yes. In the library, right-click a game > Manage > 'Hide this game', and set your profile to Private. It is the practical alternative for those who do not want to close the account.

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