What happens if I delete my Square Enix account?
If you delete your Square Enix account, any services registered to the account will become unavailable, and residual data about your account will be kept for 30 days after which it is fully deleted from the database. After the deletion is processed, you will not be able to restore the account, but you can create a new Square Enix account with the same email address, as there is no limit to how many accounts a single customer may obtain.
Understanding the Implications of Deleting a Square Enix Account
Account Deletion Process
When you delete your Square Enix account, it’s essential to understand that this action is permanent and cannot be reversed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Make a New Square Enix Account with the Same Email?
Yes, there is no limit to how many Square Enix accounts a single customer may obtain, however, only one new Square Enix account may be created per email address.
How Do I Get My Square Enix Account Back?
If you have forgotten your SQUARE ENIX ID or password, access the SQUARE ENIX Account Management System and select the “Forgot your ID or password?” option below the “Log In” button.
How Do I Unlink My Square Enix Account?
To unlink your Square Enix account, use the Unlink PSN Account Support Form and fill out all required fields.
Does Square Enix Delete Inactive Accounts?
SE doesn’t delete the accounts, however, if you canceled your service account instead of stopping automatic payments, that may be why you can no longer log in.
How to Delete a Square Enix Account
To delete your Square Enix account, follow the on-screen instructions after submitting a request through the SQUARE ENIX Account Management System.
What Happens to Deactivated Accounts?
When your account is deactivated, no one else can see your profile, but some information, like messages you sent to friends, may still be visible.
Can I Merge Two SQUARE ENIX Accounts?
Unfortunately, it is not possible to merge multiple Square Enix Store accounts into a single account.
Can I Delete My FFXIV Account?
To cancel a Service Account for FINAL FANTASY XIV, log into the Mog Station and select “Cancel Service Account” from the “Your Account” tab.
Are There Two Different SQUARE ENIX Accounts?
Yes, there are two separate account management areas, each with different objectives and separate login usernames and passwords.
Can Square Enix Restore Deleted Character?
If data for a character exists, you can apply to have your deleted character reactivated by submitting an application through the Character Reactivation Service.
What If I Forgot What Email I Used for Square Enix Account?
Contact the SQUARE ENIX Support Center if you have forgotten or lost the registered email or account recovery is required.
Can You Change Square Enix ID?
Once your SQUARE ENIX account is created, you cannot update your SQUARE ENIX ID, first/last name, date of birth, and country/region.
Can I Link a New Square Enix Account to My PSN?
Each PSN ID can contain only 1 SQUARE ENIX Account, but you can register a new PSN ID under a different user on the PlayStation.
Can I Log Into Square Enix Without One Time Password?
The one-time password feature is only required when using a registered and active SQUARE ENIX Security Token.
What If I Linked the Wrong Square Enix Account to My Steam Account?
If you made a mistake when linking your Steam account to your Square Enix account, please contact SQUARE ENIX via the support form.
What Is the Penalty for Leaving FFXIV?
It’s a 3 strike system, you miss or leave 3 queues that have “popped”, and you get a 30 minute lockout penalty.
What Happens If I Cancel My FF14 Subscription?
Canceling your subscription merely stops the subscription from renewing, you can still play the game until your current subscription runs out.
What Happens If You Stop Paying for FFXIV?
Nothing is lost, except possibly a house and associated furnishings if you take a very long break, as they don’t delete accounts just because you stop subscribing.
Can 2 People Share a FF14 Subscription?
Yes, however, each person playing the game must be on a different Square Enix Account and a different device to play simultaneously.
Can Two People Play on One FFXIV Account?
No, it is not possible to play simultaneously on multiple characters, but you can register up to 8 registration codes to a single SQUARE ENIX account.
What Can You Do with a SQUARE ENIX Account?
A Square Enix account is a free account provided for authentication in a number of Square Enix’s online services, and you can associate multiple IDs from current services to a single Square Enix account.
Is Deactivating Your Account the Same as Deleting It?
No, deactivating an account means you can reactivate it, while deleting a user is permanent and cannot be reversed.
Does Deactivated Account Mean Deleted?
No, deactivating an account means you can just log in whenever you want and the account will be reactivated, while delete account means once you delete it, you won’t find your account or answers.
Does Disabling an Account Delete It?
No, a disabled account allows you to maintain control, a deleted account is irreversible, and you cannot regain access, but disabled accounts that remain inactive for two years or more may be deleted.
Conclusion
If you decide to delete your Square Enix account, make sure you understand the implications and the process involved.