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How to Permanently Delete Your Twitter Account in 4 Steps (with Photos)

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How to Permanently Delete Your Twitter Account in 4 Steps (with Photos)

Social media is a tool that most of us use, but it can be grating on our mental health. Whether it’s for peace of mind or you simply want to be free of notifications, deleting your accounts can be a valid option.

For most social media platforms, deleting your account isn’t all that hard. Thankfully, Twitter makes it super easy.

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to delete your Twitter account permanently. Let’s get started!

4 Steps to Delete Your Twitter Account Permanently

Step 1: Log on to Twitter

Using your credentials, log into Twitter.
Using your credentials, log into Twitter.

The first step to permanently deleting your account is to log into your account. Without account access, it will be nearly impossible to delete your account without getting help from Twitter customer service reps. Whether you’re using your computer or your phone, the process should be relatively the same. To log onto Twitter on your desktop, click here.

Step 2: Access Your Settings

Click the three dots on the left side of your screen to access your account settings.
Click the three dots on the left side of your screen to access your account settings.

After you have accessed your account, you can go ahead and access your user settings. On a desktop, this is a small button on your sidebar that is represented by three dots. Go ahead and click on these three dots, and a secondary menu should open.

Once you have accessed the secondary menu, go ahead and click or tap the option that reads Settings and Privacy. It should also have a small gear symbol on the front if using a desktop.

Step 3: Select Your Account and the Deactivate Your Account Tab

Select Your Account and then Deactivate Your Account.
Select Your Account and then Deactivate Your Account.

Once you click on Settings and Privacy, a new page should open up. On this page is a menu with a few breakout options. Click on the menu option that reads Your Account. On a desktop, this option is at the center of the screen.

Once you’ve selected the Your Account menu option, a breakout menu should appear. At the bottom of this menu is the option that reads Deactivate Your Account. Go ahead and click this option.

Step 4: Click Deactivate

Finally, select Deactivate.

Finally, select

Deactivate

.

Once you click that menu button, a secondary page will open up. This page details everything that will happen once you deactivate your account. Once you’ve read through the details, you can go ahead and click Deactivate. This is found on the bottom of the screen in bright red lettering. Once you click deactivate, your account will be deactivated.

Before deactivating your account, it’s important to know the details associated with your deactivation.

Firstly, if you plan on downloading your data, it will need to be done before your account is deactivated. Additionally, your account will be available for reactivation as long as it’s reactivated within 30 days of the initial deactivation. Also, Twitter will store your account data for some time after your deactivation, although it isn’t clear how long. When Twitter does decide to delete your data, the account and its associated data will be permanently gone.

In this video from NordVPN, you will see how to cancel your Twitter account on Android and iPhone, as well as on desktop.

Conclusion

Deactivating your Twitter account is pretty easy and should only take a minute or two. The biggest things to remember are as follows:

  • Twitter gives you 30 days to reactivate if you change your mind.
  • Your data isn’t available for download if your account is deactivated.
  • Your data isn’t permanently gone until Twitter removes it from its servers. Twitter doesn’t publically confirm any hard timelines as to how long that takes.

Enjoy your Twitter-free life!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is deactivating your Twitter the same as deleting it?

Yes, deactivating your Twitter is essentially the same as deleting your account, although it can be reversed for 30 days.

How long does it take for Twitter to delete your data?

Once you deactivate your account, Twitter keeps your data for roughly 18 months before it is permanently deleted.

Can you delete your Twitter account on mobile?

Yes, you can deactivate your Twitter account using Twitter on desktop or mobile.

Can I reactivate my Twitter account?

Yes, you can reactivate your Twitter as long as it’s done within 30 days of the initial deactivation.

Can I download my Twitter data?

Yes, you can download your Twitter data as long as your account isn’t deactivated. To do so, you must download your data before deactivating your account.

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