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How to delete a character in Final Fantasy XIV 

Updated: Jun 7, 2023 7:40 pm
How to delete a character in Final Fantasy XIV 

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You would want to delete a character in FFXIV for various reasons. There may come a time when you are not satisfied with your character creation regarding your gender, clan, character’s appearance, or username. As a result, you will want to know how to delete your character. So, here’s a guide showing you how to delete a character in Final Fantasy XIV.

How do you delete a character in Final Fantasy XIV?

It’s understandable why you may want to delete a character. You may have made new friends in a forum or discord and discovered they are on different servers. However, your characters are not on those servers. So below, we will detail the steps you need to take to delete a character in Final Fantasy XIV.

  1. Enter your password and Log into your Final Fantasy XIV account.
  2. Select Start and click the server your character is saved in.
  3. Choose the character you want to delete 
  4. Right-click on the character.
  5. Click the Delete button. 
  6. Select Okay to confirm your choice. 

Once you have confirmed your choice, there will be no way to retrieve the deleted character. Please note that any retainer your deleted character has obtained will also be lost. 

In Final Fantasy XIV, you will have eight slots available for you to use to create new characters in a different location or patron deity and obtain various achievements, so you must be sure this is what you want to do before you delete a character. 

Can you recover a deleted character in Final Fantasy XIV?

There will be no way for players to obtain a deleted character once they have selected that option. However, you can request if it’s possible to recover a deleted character on the Square Enix site. To do this, you must fill out a character recovery request

After you send this request, they will determine if a recovery is possible. If it is possible, it may take up to a week or longer.


Kelsey Knowles is just another anime nerd who enjoys gaming.

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