Easy Way How to Delete Steam Account Permanently Beginner’s Guide

Gamers are accustomed to deleting items, whether to free up space or simply because they are no longer needed. Although Steam can be easily removed from your device, there are a few things you should consider before proceeding. Why? Because deleting your Steam account could cost you hundreds or even thousands of dollars.

Follow along in this article to learn how to delete your Steam account or, better yet, how to resolve the issue that is causing you to want to delete it.

Other Options to Consider
The most common reason for people to delete Steam is to free up disk space on their computers. Although deleting all of your accounts will free up a lot of space on your device, you may want to reconsider the whole thing. For starters, you may risk losing hundreds or thousands of dollars in video game purchases since installing Steam.

The best approach is to remove games that you are certain you will never play again. Of course, this all sounds much easier said than done, owing to the nature of the human mind. Consider deleting games you don’t play as a form of decluttering.

Taking Video Games Off Steam
It is fairly simple and straightforward to remove video games from Steam.
1.Launch the Steam client.
2. Go to the top menu and select the Library option.
3. Right-click any game and select Manage, then Uninstall.
Select the games you no longer require and begin uninstalling them one by one. This will free up a lot of space on your computer, and you’ll still be able to access Steam in the future. The best part is that Steam allows you to redownload previously purchased games for free.

You will have squandered all of your money if you delete your Steam account. It is preferable to remove all games from your Steam library rather than permanently delete your account.

Steam Uninstall
If you know you won’t be using Steam in the near future, but you know you’ll probably want to come back at some point, you can always uninstall it temporarily. However, removing Steam from a Windows computer differs from removing it from a Mac.

Uninstalling Steam from a Windows Computer
The deletion procedure is simple. You’ll essentially be following the same uninstall procedure as you would for any other app.

Uninstalling Steam Using the Control Panel

1. Open Control Panel by typing it into the Start menu and selecting it.
2. Locate and select Uninstall a program.
3. Locate Steam in the list and right-click it to uninstall.
4. In the new window that appears, select Uninstall.

Steam Uninstaller for Mac
Deleting Steam on a Mac is a little more difficult than on a Windows PC. However, it is not overly complicated and is completed quickly.

1. Exit Steam and go to the bottom menu bar and select the Finder app.
2. On the left, navigate to the Applications folder.
3. Right-click the Steam.app icon and select Move to Bin from the menu that appears.
4. Press CMND + SHIFT + G, then enter “/Library/Application Support/” and press Enter.
5. Locate the Steam folder and right-click it to choose Move to Bin.

That is how you delete your Steam library and application from a MacOS device. If you need to free up storage space on your device right away, make sure to empty the trash first.

That is how you delete your Steam library and application from a MacOS device. If you need to free up storage space on your device right away, make sure to empty the trash first.
Get Rid of Your Steam Account
Again, if you believe you might want to use Steam again in the future, do not delete your account. If you are certain you will never use it again, the option is always available. As with most social media accounts, there is a deletion period that must be followed before your account is permanently deleted. If you decide to cancel the deletion before the waiting period expires, simply log in and do so.

Here’s how to permanently delete your Steam account:

1. Access your Steam account.
2. In the top menu, click the Support link.
3. Scroll down to My Account and click it.
4. Select Manage Account Details from the drop-down menu.
5. Scroll down until you see the Delete my Steam account link, then click it.
6. Next, click the Proceed to account deletion button.
   This will start the process of deleting your Steam account. It is critical that you do not attempt to log in again within 30 days, as this may cause your deletion request to be delayed or cancelled.

Using the App to Delete Your Steam Account

1. Use the app to sign in to Steam.
2. Select Account Details from the drop-down menu on the left.
3. Scroll down until you reach the Delete my Steam account link, then click it.
4. Now, click the Proceed to account deletion button.

This, like the PC instructions, will start the deletion process for your Steam account. It is critical that you do not attempt to log in again within 30 days, as this may cause your deletion request to be delayed or cancelled.

It is always better to be safe than sorry!
Even if you are certain that you will never use Steam again, think twice before deleting your account. There are options that will allow you to return to Steam whenever you want. Keep in mind that deleting your Steam account will result in the loss of all money you’ve spent on gaming. However, refund options are available.

Did you ever get rid of your Steam account? Have you ever spent more than $100 in-game? Start a conversation in the comments section below, and keep gaming!