You cannot fully unlink an account from FACEIT, meaning remove the Steam ID or CS2 game ID from your profile and attach them to a different account. FACEIT officially states that a CS2 game ID linked to an account cannot be changed or erased, even if the account is deactivated, deleted under GDPR, sold, or VAC-banned. What you can do is one of three things: turn off Steam sign-in, deactivate the profile, or request deletion of your personal data. Below is what each option does and what to do if your Steam is already tied to an old profile.
Players usually look for this when an old profile blocks them from playing CS2, Steam is linked to the wrong account, verification sits on another profile, or they want a clean slate. It seems natural that deleting an account frees up Steam, but FACEIT works differently: the login method, the profile, and your personal data are separate things, and none of the available actions lets you move Steam to a new FACEIT account.
Can You Fully Unlink an Account from FACEIT
If you mean the Steam ID or CS2 game ID, no. That is the key point to understand before you contact support. FACEIT states plainly that changing or removing a CS2 game ID is not possible, and the rule applies whatever the reason: deactivation, GDPR deletion, a VAC ban, or an account sale.
In practice, once you have linked Steam to FACEIT, that Steam account cannot be "freed up" and connected to a new profile. Even if you no longer need the old account, the link to the game ID stays in the system. So unlink requests usually run into platform rules, not a missing button.
Disabling Steam Sign In vs. Unlinking the Steam ID
Many players confuse turning off Steam login with actually unlinking Steam. You can disable Steam Sign In on FACEIT: in your integration settings, under Game Platforms, turn off Login with Steam. But that does not remove the Steam ID or free it up for a new account.
That is where the confusion around unlinking Steam from FACEIT comes from. If you just want to stop signing in through Steam, the settings handle it. If the goal is to move Steam to another profile, this will not work: after you disable Steam Sign In, the game ID is still tied to your FACEIT account.
FACEIT separates the login method from the platform link. Signing in with Steam is just a convenient way into your profile, while the Steam ID and CS2 game ID are part of your game identity on the platform.
What You Can Do in Each Situation
Before contacting support, be clear about your goal. One player needs access to an old profile back, another wants verification removed, a third wants to close the account, a fourth wants to know why Steam will not connect. The right step depends on the goal, but in none of these cases can you fully unlink the account through settings.
| Your situation | What you can do | Key restriction |
|---|---|---|
| You want to stop signing in with Steam | Disable Login with Steam in integrations | The Steam ID stays linked |
| Steam is already linked to an old FACEIT account | Recover the old account or contact support | Steam cannot be moved to a new profile |
| You want to close the profile | Submit a deactivation request | No playing on a new account for 6 months |
| You want personal data removed | Submit a GDPR deletion request | Game data and the Steam/CS2 ID still cannot be transferred |
| You want verification removed | Delete the account, not just deactivate it | Re-verification only after 6 months |
The table shows why there is no simple "click here and it is unlinked" answer. FACEIT is built so that players cannot hop between profiles, reset their stats, or get around restrictions. In practice the choice comes down to recovering the old profile, deactivating it, or deleting your data.
An Old FACEIT Account Linked to Your Steam
If you are trying to unlink an old FACEIT account from Steam, the problem has usually already happened: Steam is linked to a profile you cannot access, and a new account will not accept it. The right move is not another new profile but recovering the old one. FACEIT states that a Steam ID can be connected to only one account and cannot be added to another after deactivation.
If your Steam ID is already linked to another FACEIT account, FACEIT advises contacting support to recover that account. The safe order is: find the old profile, recover the email or access, and only then decide what to do with it. Unlinking Steam for a fresh start is not an option.
Your CS2 Account and FACEIT
Asking how to unlink a CS2 account from FACEIT is really asking how to unlink the CS2 game ID. The answer is the firmest one here: you cannot. FACEIT officially states that a CS2 game ID cannot be changed or erased once it is linked to an account.
This matters most if you want to start over because of low Elo, weak stats, or an old level. FACEIT explicitly lists that deactivation does not remove the Steam account, does not release verification, does not reset Elo or stats, and does not let you play on another account right away.
So there is no clean CS2 slate through unlinking. If you want to keep playing fairly without risking a ban, go through account recovery, support, and the platform's official rules.
Deactivating Your FACEIT Account
Deactivation does not wipe everything. To deactivate, FACEIT asks you to submit a request through Support under Account and Game Management → My Account → Deactivate my account while logged into that account. Once deactivated, the profile cannot be reactivated for 6 months, and creating a new account or playing on another one during that period is prohibited. Breaking this can lead to a permanent ban on the new account and a ban of up to 12 months on the main one.
If you wanted to unlink so you could switch to another profile quickly, deactivation will not help: it does not remove Steam, does not release verification, and does not let you play on a new account right away. It is a way to close your current profile once you understand the consequences and are ready to wait. For the full process, see our guide on how to delete a FACEIT account.
The sequence is simple: you deactivate, the account closes, the Steam and CS2 IDs stay linked, and a new account is possible only after 6 months. That rule outweighs any forum workaround: breaking it can cost you not just the new profile but your main account too.
GDPR Deletion vs. Deactivation
GDPR deletion is a request to remove personal data, not a standard account closure. FACEIT asks you to send a DELETION request to support: choose Legal Queries / Exercise Your Data Protection Rights / Report Illegal Content, then Personal Data Removal, and provide your account details.
Even GDPR deletion does not let you move Steam or CS2 to a new profile. FACEIT's GDPR FAQ states that Steam, CS2, or any game connected to a deleted account cannot be linked to a new FACEIT account. The same FAQ says a new account can be created only 6 months after deletion or deactivation.
In short: deactivation closes the profile, a GDPR request covers personal data, and neither makes the old Steam account "free" for a new FACEIT account.
Your ID Document and FACEIT Verification
Removing an ID document from a FACEIT account comes down to ID Verification. FACEIT has no regular "unlink document" button. Its Verification FAQ states that the only way to release verification from an account is to delete the account. After deletion, a 6-month waiting period applies before you can verify on a different account.
FACEIT also explains how verification data is kept. A copy of the document and its data is stored for 90 days after a verification attempt, then deleted from FACEIT's servers, including Daon's. After a successful verification, some data stays in a secured hashed form so the platform can fight multi-accounting.
If verification is your only reason to unlink, keep the consequences in mind: deactivation does not release it, you need an account deletion request followed by the 6-month wait. For how the check itself works, see our FACEIT verification guide.
Partner Integrations
Besides Steam, FACEIT lets you connect partner accounts for missions and rewards; these links are managed in the account integrations section. FACEIT's materials have no separate official guide for manually unlinking a partner account, so the correct approach is to check account integrations first and, if the link will not disconnect or misbehaves, contact FACEIT Support.
Common Mistakes Players Make
The biggest mistake is trying to get around the link with a new profile. A player creates a second account, hopes to connect the same Steam, and then hits an error or risks penalties. FACEIT states that only one active account is allowed and that breaking this rule can end in a ban. If you get an error while connecting Steam, check what to do when FACEIT shows an error before creating anything new.
The second mistake is assuming deactivation lifts every restriction. It does not remove Steam, release verification, reset stats, or let you play on another account right away. The third is confusing personal data deletion with moving a game profile. A GDPR request covers data, but it does not make Steam or CS2 transferable.
The rule is strict but logical: FACEIT protects ratings, match history, its anti-cheat, and the verification system. Instead of looking for a workaround, take the official route:
lost access: recover the account;
no longer need the profile: deactivate it;
need data removed or verification released: request deletion;
want to move Steam to a new profile: there is no official way.
FAQ
Can you unlink Steam from FACEIT and link it to a new account?
No. A Steam ID can be linked to only one FACEIT account and cannot be added to another after deactivation.
Can you turn off Steam sign-in?
Yes. Steam Sign In can be disabled in your integration settings under Game Platforms. That only turns off the login method; it does not remove the Steam ID from the account.
Can you delete a CS2 game ID?
No. FACEIT officially states that a CS2 game ID cannot be changed or erased once it is linked to an account. This applies after GDPR deletion and deactivation too.
Can you remove verification without deleting the account?
No. The only way to release verification is to delete the account, and then you wait 6 months before verifying on a different account.
Can you create a new account right after deleting the old one?
No. After deletion or deactivation you have to wait 6 months. If you break this rule, FACEIT can remove you from the platform entirely and block new accounts.
Bottom Line: What to Do
You cannot fully unlink an account from FACEIT if that means moving Steam, the CS2 game ID, Elo, stats, or verification to a different profile. You can turn off Steam sign-in, deactivate the account, or file a GDPR request to delete your personal data, but Steam and CS2 will not become free for a new account.
The best option depends on your reason. Cannot log in: recover access. No longer need the profile: consider deactivation. Personal data or your ID document: file an official deletion request. And if you are just starting out, register on FACEIT with the Steam account you plan to keep playing on, because you will not be able to relink it later.
