You can delete your EA account through your account settings, but the process takes time and has limits

EA (Electronic Arts) lets you delete your account through their website, but the deletion is not instant. You must request the deletion through your EA Account settings, then wait for EA to process it — usually 30 days. During that waiting period, you can still cancel the request. After 30 days, the account and all associated data are permanently removed, including your games, progress, friends list, and any payment methods on file.

Before you delete, understand what you lose: any games you bought through EA are tied to that account and cannot be transferred to a new one. If you have an active EA Play subscription, it will be cancelled and you will not receive a refund for unused time. Any in-game purchases, cosmetics, or currency are gone. If you play multiple EA games (like Apex Legends, The Sims, or Madden), progress in all of them will be deleted.

Key Takeaways

  • Deletion requests take 30 days to process, and you can cancel anytime during that window.
  • All games, progress, and in-game purchases are permanently removed — they cannot be recovered or transferred to another account.
  • Active subscriptions like EA Play are cancelled immediately when you request deletion, with no refund for unused time.
  • You must have access to the email address linked to your account to start the deletion process.

How to request deletion through EA Account settings

Go to www.ea.com and sign in with your account credentials. Click your account name or avatar in the top right corner and select Account from the dropdown menu. On the left sidebar, look for Privacy and click it. Scroll down until you see Delete Account and click that button.

EA will ask you to confirm your password and may send a verification code to your registered email address. Enter that code when prompted. You will then see a summary of what will be deleted — read it carefully, because this is your last chance to back out before the 30-day countdown starts. Click Request Deletion to confirm. EA will send you a confirmation email with a link you must click within 24 hours to finalize the request.

What happens during the 30-day waiting period

Once you confirm the deletion request, your account enters a 30-day grace period. During this time, your account is still active and you can still sign in — EA does this to prevent accidental permanent loss. If you change your mind, you can cancel the deletion request by going back to your account settings, finding the deletion request, and clicking Cancel Deletion. The moment you cancel, the countdown stops and your account returns to normal.

If you do nothing during the 30 days, EA automatically deletes the account at the end of that period. You will receive email reminders at day 1, day 15, and day 29 to confirm you want to proceed. After day 30, the account cannot be recovered — not by you, not by EA support, and not through any other method.

Games and purchases you will lose

Any game you purchased through EA's store is tied permanently to that account. If you bought Sims 4, Star Wars: The Old Republic, or any other title directly from EA, you lose access to it. Games you bought through Steam or other platforms are not affected — you keep those — but games installed through the EA App or Origin launcher will no longer launch once your account is deleted.

In-game currency, cosmetics, battle pass progress, and seasonal rewards are all deleted. If you spent money on cosmetics in Apex Legends, Valorant cosmetics tied to your EA account, or cosmetics in any other EA game, those are gone. Season pass progress and any unlocked content within a game cannot be transferred to a new account.

What to do before you delete

If you want to keep playing EA games, create a new account before deleting the old one. You will need a different email address for the new account. Download and save any screenshots or recordings you made in-game, because these are stored locally on your computer or console, not in your EA account — they will not be deleted, but you should back them up anyway.

If you have linked your EA account to other services (Discord, Twitch, PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, or Steam), those links will be severed when your account is deleted. You will need to relink them to a new EA account if you create one. Check your payment methods and remove any saved credit cards or PayPal accounts from your EA account before deletion, just to be safe.

If you cannot access your email or account

If you no longer have access to the email address linked to your account, you cannot request deletion through the normal process. Contact EA Support through their website at help.ea.com. Click Contact Us and describe your situation. EA support can verify your identity through other means — such as asking about your purchase history or account creation date — and process a deletion request on your behalf.

This process takes longer than the self-service route and may require several back-and-forth emails. Have your account name, any email addresses you have used with EA, and details about games or purchases you made ready when you contact them. Support will ask for this information to confirm you own the account.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

No. Once the 30-day period ends, EA permanently deletes the account and all associated data. There is no recovery option after that point, even if you contact EA support. The deletion is final.

Will deleting my EA account delete my PlayStation or Xbox account?

No. Deleting your EA account only removes your EA profile and games purchased through EA. Your PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, or Steam accounts remain active. However, any games you own through those platforms that are linked to your EA account will no longer sync progress to that EA account.

What if I have an active EA Play subscription?

Your EA Play subscription is cancelled immediately when you request deletion. You will not receive a refund for any unused time remaining on your subscription. If you want to keep playing EA games, cancel your subscription first and let it expire naturally before requesting account deletion.

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

No. Deletion is all-or-nothing — you delete the entire account or nothing. If you want to stop playing one game, you can uninstall it from your computer or console, but the game license remains tied to your account. There is no way to remove individual games from your account.

How long does EA support take to process a deletion request?

The standard 30-day waiting period applies whether you request deletion yourself or through support. If you contact support because you cannot access your email, the verification process may add a few extra days, but the 30-day countdown starts once support confirms your identity and processes the request.