In this era, social media platforms can overwhelm us. After all, we get subjected to all sorts of content that is sometimes toxic or negative, and we can often feel pressure to interact and network online. Sometimes just switching it all off can be a therapeutic experience, and you only realize how draining these platforms are when you distance them. Just like deleting your Facebook account, getting rid of your Twitter profile is doable. All you have to do is follow the detailed steps listed below.
How to permanently delete your Twitter account
Twitter doesn't offer a direct option to permanently delete your account on the platform. Instead, you have to temporarily deactivate your account. If you don't log in for 30 days during that time period, the company will permanently delete your account and the data associated with it. So how do you temporarily deactivate your account?
How to temporarily deactivate it
Whether you're using iOS 16, Android 13, or the web, the steps you need to follow are pretty much the same.
- Head to Settings and privacy.
- Click on Your account.
- Choose Deactivate your account.
- Tap the Deactivate button.
- Enter your password and confirm by clicking the Deactivate button.
Twitter will now log you out, and you will disappear from the platform. If you don't log back in within 30 days, your account will be permanently deleted, and you won't be able to restore its data.
Other things you need to know before deactivating your Twitter account
Since all of your data will be deleted after 30 days, you might want to download your data archive before deactivating if you care about the information you've posted on Twitter. Additionally, you won't be able to log into other websites or apps if you depend on the Twitter social login. So make sure you've activated another sign-in method before deleting your account, assuming you've used Twitter to log into other platforms in the past. And don't depend on the Twitter social login going forward to avoid reactivating your account.
It's also worth noting that if you're paying for Twitter Blue, you will need to cancel your subscription before deleting your account to avoid recurring payments in the future. Lastly, if you're trying to deactivate a suspended account, then you will have to fill out the dedicated form here.