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How to Delete Your Twitter Account

Instructions on how to delete your Twitter account. Twitter is a social media platform where users can share short messages, or "tweets", with others.

⚡ Difficulty: Easy 🕐 ~10 minutes đŸ›Ąī¸ Free guide

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Step-by-Step Instructions

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Step 1

Log in to your Twitter account.

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Step 2

Click on the "More" tab in the left-hand menu.

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Step 3

Select "Settings and privacy" from the drop-down menu.

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Step 4

Click on the "Your account" tab.

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Step 5

Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the "Deactivate your account" button.

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Step 6

Enter your password and click on the "Deactivate account" button.

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Step 7

Your account will be deactivated and you will have 30 days to reactivate it before it is permanently deleted.

📋 Required for Deletion

  • Password

âš ī¸ What Happens

  • Loss of account data
  • Loss of followers and connections

â„šī¸ Account Info

  • Deletion type: self-service
  • Recovery period: 30 days
  • Data retention: Not specified
  • Founded: 2006
  • Monthly users: 436 million

📝 Important Notes

Your account is deactivated before being deleted. After 30 days of remaining deactivated it will then be deleted.

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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