How to Delete a Steam Account
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Gamers are prone to removing items, whether to clear up space or just because they are no longer needed. Although Steam may be easily uninstalled from your device, there are a few things you should think about before continuing. Why? Because deleting your Steam account may result in the loss of hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars.
Reconsider
The most common reason individuals delete Steam account is to free up disk space on their PCs. Although deleting all of your accounts would free up a lot of space on your smartphone, you may want to give it a second thought. For starters, you may risk losing hundreds or thousands of dollars in video game purchases since installing Steam.
The ideal strategy is to remove games that you are positive you will never play again. Of course, this all seems much easier said than done, owing to the nature of the human mind. Consider removing the games you don't play as a kind of decluttering.
How to Delete Video Games From Steam
Deleting video games from Steam is a very easy process. Navigate to the Library tab in the top menu of your Steam app.
You may view a list of the games you have bought in this section. When you right-click on any game, you'll find the "Uninstall..." option. Select the games you no longer require and begin removing them one by one.
This will let you free up a lot of space on your computer, and you'll still be able to access Steam in the future. The nicest thing is that Steam allows you to redownload previously purchased titles for free. You will have squandered all of your money if you remove your Steam account. It is preferable to erase all titles from your Steam library rather than permanently deactivate your account.
Steam Uninstall
If you know you won't be using Steam soon, but you know you'll probably want to come back at some time, you may always remove it temporarily. However, uninstalling Steam from a Windows machine differs from removing it from a Mac.
Delete Steam Account Permanently on Windows PC
The deleting procedure is simple. You'll essentially be following the same uninstall process as you would for any other program.
Control Panel to Delete Steam Account
1. Control Panel may be accessed by simply entering it into the Start menu and clicking on it.
2. Uninstall an application that may be found by searching for it and clicking on it.
3. Find Steam in the list and right-click it to uninstall it.
4. From the new window that appears, select Uninstall.
Settings Menu to Delete Steam Account
1. To begin, go to the Start menu and select Settings.
2. Then, choose Apps.
3. Now, scroll down until you find Steam and click it, followed by Uninstall.
4. To confirm, click Uninstall on the pop-up box.
Delete Steam Account Permanently on Mac
Deleting Steam on a Mac is a little more complicated than on a Windows PC. It is, however, not excessively complicated and is completed quite fast.
1. Steam should be turned off.
2. In the bottom menu bar, select the Finder app.
3. On the right, navigate to the Applications folder.
4. Locate and right-click the "Steam.app" icon.
5. From the drop-down option, choose to Move to Trash.
6. In the top-right corner, click the magnifying glass.
7. Enter "Library."
8. Select the Library
9. Double-click the Application Support icon to open it.
10. Locate and right-click the Steam folder.
11. Select the Move to Trash option.
12. Right-click on your desktop's Trash icon.
13. Choose Empty Trash.
Delete Steam Account
Again, if you believe you might want to use Steam again in the future, do not delete your account. If you're confident you'll never use it again, the choice is always available. As with other social media accounts, a deletion time must be followed before your account is completely removed. If you decide to cancel the deletion before the waiting time expires, just log in and do so.
Here's How to Delete your Steam Account Permanently
1. Please sign in to your Steam account.
2. In the top menu, select the Support option.
3. Scroll down to My Account and click it.
4. Click the Manage Account Details button.
5. Scroll down to the "Delete My Steam Account" link, then click it.
6. Now, click the Proceed to Account Deletion button.
7. For at least 30 days, do not log into Steam.
Delete Steam Account Through App
1. Using the app, sign in to Steam.
2. Select Account Details from the dropdown menu near the upper right corner of the window.
3. Scroll down until you find the Delete My Steam Account link, then click it.
4. Now, click the Proceed to Account Deletion button.
5. For at least 30 days, do not log into Steam.
FAQs
1. How long does it take to uninstall Steam?
Steam will hold your account for at least 30 days before deleting it, just in case you change your mind.
2. Is it possible to erase your Steam purchase history?
Click View Purchase History from the Store & Purchase History option on the page that appears. Find the game you wish to delete from the list and click it to open a new page, then click the game's name again under the I have an issue with a product in this purchase area.