How to delete your Twitter account

Ever since Elon Musk took over Twitter on October 27, 2022, users have reported major problems with the app. These issues include login issues, increased outages, and API errors. Whether you want a clean break from X (Twitter was rebranded as X on July 24, 2023) or an escape from arguments on the platform, deleting your X account seems to make the most sense.

It doesn’t matter if you access X from your mobile device, desktop PC, or one of thebest Chromebooks. you may break free from the app by following these simple steps. Before you delete your account and lose your X data, archive your data.

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After deactivating your X account, some data may appear in search engines until the 30-day grace period expires.

Before you tap delete: How to archive your X details

Even if you want to delete your account, you may want a record of your data. This archive includes account information, account history, associated apps and devices, account activity interest, and ad data. It can’t be used to create a new account with your old tweets and data, but it’s a handy way to see what information about you is stored on X.

X emails you a ZIP file containing your archived data within 24 hours.

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How to delete and deactivate your X account on a desktop web browser

To delete your X account, you’ll first deactivate it and wait for 30 days. After the deactivation period has elapsed, your account is automatically deleted, provided you don’t log in during the 30-day wait period.

Here’s how to deactivate your X account from a desktop browser:

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This puts your X account in a deactivated mode. Once deactivated, your X account disappears from public view but isn’t deleted entirely. X’s 30-day grace period gives you time to reconsider your decision and reactivate your account, which you may do by logging in to X with your username and password.

Failing to log in to your X account before the grace period expires deletes your account and any associated data, including profile pictures and replies.

The old Twitter logo against a brown background simulating the sunset

How to delete and deactivate your X account on iPhone and Android devices

The X app is functionally identical on Android and iOS, so you can follow the steps regardless of your device. However, like on the desktop, you must deactivate your account first.

You have 30 days to reconsider account deletion. It is deleted permanently if you don’t log in to your X account during this period.

Screenshot of Settings and Support section on X for Android

So, you’ve successfully deleted your X account. Now what?

Congrats! You’ve freed yourself from X! But if you regret deleting the app, consider thesealternative social media appsto stay connected with your followers and detractors on the internet.

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