Gaming
Can I delete Riot Client from my Mac?
You can delete the Riot Client, but doing so prevents any dependent games from launching or updating. Since it runs in the background to manage these processes, removing the app stops all automatic gaming updates.
See how much space Riot Client really takes before you decide
Riot Client data usually takes 500 MB – 10 GB on a Mac. The free scan shows the exact size on your Mac before you change anything.
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- Riot Client
- Typical data size
- 500 MB – 10 GB
- Category
- Gaming
- File Location
~/Library/Application Support/Riot Games
What happens when you remove Riot Client
Specific to Riot Client
Your games, skins, and progress remain safe because they are stored in your Riot account rather than on the Mac. You only lose local settings, logs, and cache, which typically occupy 500 MB – 10 GB. Deleting the app itself does not remove the data folders located in /Users/Shared/Riot Games or your user Library.
Where your Riot Client data lives
Riot Client keeps none of your own files in its folders; what it stores is rebuilt automatically or comes from your account.
- Account and sync
- Your games, skins and progress are stored in your Riot account, not on the Mac.
Risks of deleting Riot Client
The main drawback is that games like League of Legends rely on the app to function. If you remove it, these separate games will no longer start. Additionally, you must ensure you have your login credentials saved, as they are required for any future reinstallations.
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How to delete Riot Client completely
Quit Riot Client, move it to the Trash, then remove what it left in ~/Library/Application Support/Riot Games. The full step-by-step guide:
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