How to Delete Your Twitter Account Permanently

Important Information Before Deleting

Before deleting your Twitter account, you may want to download an archive of your data, including your tweets, media, and account information.

What You Should Know

Deleting your Twitter account is permanent. After the deletion process completes, you won't be able to retrieve your content or information.

Download Your Data First

Go to More > Settings and Privacy > Your Account > Download an archive of your data. Enter your password and click 'Request archive'.

How to Delete Your Twitter Account Using a Web Browser

Follow these steps to delete your account through the Twitter website:

1. Log in to Twitter.com 2. Click 'More' in the left-hand menu 3. Select 'Settings and privacy' 4. Click 'Your account' 5. Click 'Deactivate your account' at the bottom of the page 6. Read the information, then click 'Deactivate' 7. Enter your password when prompted and confirm by clicking 'Deactivate'

How to Delete Your Twitter Account Using the Mobile App

If you prefer to use the mobile app, follow these steps:

1. Tap your profile icon in the top-left corner 2. Tap 'Settings and privacy' 3. Tap 'Your account' 4. Tap 'Deactivate your account' 5. Read the information, then tap 'Deactivate' 6. Enter your password when prompted and confirm by tapping 'Deactivate'

What Happens After You Delete Your Account

Twitter will retain your data for 30 days, during which you can restore your account by logging in. After 30 days, Twitter will begin the process of permanently deleting your account and data, which can take up to an additional week.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my username be available immediately after deletion?

Your username will not be available for reuse immediately after the 30-day deactivation period. Twitter may retain it for a period of time.

What happens to my tweets after deletion?

After the 30-day period, your tweets will be removed from Twitter. However, search engines and other third parties may still have cached versions of your tweets.