How to Delete Twitter
Easy
Last Verified: 3/20/2024
Category: Social Media
Monthly Users: 436 million
Founded: 2006
Step-by-Step Instructions
1Log in to your Twitter account.
2Click on the "More" tab in the left-hand menu.
3Select "Settings and privacy" from the drop-down menu.
4Click on the "Your account" tab.
5Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the "Deactivate your account" button.
6Enter your password and click on the "Deactivate account" button.
7Your account will be deactivated and you will have 30 days to reactivate it before it is permanently deleted.
Requirements for Deletion
- Password
What Happens After Deletion
- Loss of account data
- Loss of followers and connections
Important Information
Your account is deactivated before being deleted. After 30 days of remaining deactivated it will then be deleted.
Account Recovery Period
30 days
Data Retention Period
Not specified
Alternative Services
Mastodon
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens to my data when I delete my Twitter account?
When you delete your Twitter account, your profile, tweets, and other account data will be permanently deleted. However, Twitter may retain some of your data, such as your IP address and usage data, for internal purposes.
Can I recover my Twitter account after I delete it?
You have 30 days to reactivate your Twitter account after you delete it. After 30 days, your account will be permanently deleted and you will not be able to recover it.
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