How to appear offline in League of Legends?

Want to play League of Legends without being bothered by others? Learn how to appear offline in League of Legends with two simple methods:

• In-client method
• Using the command prompt

Whether you're a lone wolf honing your skills or simply seeking a moment of tranquility, mastering the art of stealth in League of Legends is your ticket to a gaming experience on your terms. Fear not, we will explain how to get back online too! 

How to appear offline in League of Legends

Here's a detailed explanation of how to appear offline in League of Legends using the simple in-client and more advanced Command Prompt methods.

In-client method

This feature provides a hassle-free way to enjoy the game in solitude, free from social interruptions. Follow the steps below to toggle between online and offline modes effortlessly:

• Launch the League of Legends Client: Make sure you're logged in and ready to roll.
• Locate the green icon: Once you're in the client, look at the top-right corner where your summoner's name is displayed. Your summoner's name is in the spotlight; right below it, that's where the action's at – a tiny green icon. It's like your online status health bar.
• Turn the green to the red: Ready to toggle between being a social butterfly and a lone wolf? Click that green icon. Boom! It turns red, and now you're the phantom of League of Legends – invisible to friends and foes alike. Check that icon, make sure it's blazing red.
• Enjoy your game: With your status offline, it's time to dive into the undisturbed game. Perfect your moves, conquer those matches, or simply explore the League universe without anyone blowing up your chat.

How do you get back online?

When your solo mission is over, and you're ready to rejoin the League community, hit that red icon. Your status flips back to online, and you're back in the arena, ready for the next round.

Appearing offline in League of Legends using the command prompt

This method blocks your PC from connecting to Riot’s chat servers, achieving a more comprehensive offline status.

• Admin mode activated: Open the command prompt again as an administrator.
• Copy-paste the code: Copy the code based on your server (NA or EUW).
  • For NA, it's: netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name=”lolchat” dir=out remoteip=192.64.174.69 protocol=TCP action=block
  • EUW players, it's: netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name=”lolchat” dir=out remoteip=185.40.64.69 protocol=TCP action=block
• Paste in the prompt box: Paste the copied text into the command prompt and hit the "enter" button. You should see "Ok" in the command box, indicating success.
• Launch League of Legends: You'll appear offline when you open the game. If you executed this while logged into League, close and relaunch the client for the changes to take effect.

Returning online using command prompt

Do you want to back the social arena? Follow these steps:

• Admin Mode, again: Open the command prompt with that admin swagger.
• Delete the magic rule: Copy and paste this code: 
  • netsh advfirewall firewall delete rule name= “lolchat”
• Enter for social rebirth: Hit enter, and you're back in the online game. Rule deleted, chat connecting - social mode reactivated.

Remember, whether you're chilling solo or rolling with the squad, these tricks are your ticket to gaming your way. Enjoy your League of Legends journey, fellow stealth gamers!

Bonus: How do I appear offline on Epic Games

If you're looking to appear offline on Epic Games, you might be disappointed to know that the platform doesn't provide a direct and simple option for users to go offline. However, a workaround allows you to achieve a similar effect, though it comes with some limitations. 
 

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to appear offline on Epic Games:

• Access your account settings: While logged into your Epic Games account, click on your Avatar in the top right corner of the Epic Games launcher.
• Enable offline mode browsing: Once in your account settings, make sure to check the "Enable Offline Mode Browsing" setting. This will enable you to browse the platform and play some games in offline mode.
• Disconnect from the Internet: After enabling offline mode browsing, you'll need to disconnect your PC from the Internet.
• Shut down Epic Games: Completely shut down the Epic Games launcher on your computer.
• Reload Epic Games in offline mode: Reopen the Epic Games launcher and enter your email address to sign in while your PC is still offline. This will allow you to access your library and play games that can be played offline.

It's important to note that this workaround is not as convenient as a built-in "appear offline" feature. While in this pseudo-offline mode, you won't have access to the full range of features Epic Games offers when you're online. Additionally, this method doesn't provide the same level of privacy as a dedicated offline feature on other gaming platforms.