How to Permanently Delete Your Twitter or X Account

How to Permanently Delete Your Twitter or X AccountHow to Permanently Delete Your Twitter or X Account

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Your Twitter or X account is currently active, and you want to remove it. Follow these steps to permanently deactivate and delete your profile.

  1. Open the Twitter or X app and select your profile icon in the upper left corner [0:09].
  2. Scroll down to select Settings and privacy [0:16].
  3. Tap on the Your account section to manage your data and access [0:20].
  4. Select Deactivate your account at the bottom of the menu [0:24].
  5. Review the information regarding deactivation, then tap the red Deactivate button [0:34].
  6. Confirm your choice by entering your password and tapping Deactivate to shut down the account.

Ninja Tip: Remember that X keeps your account data for 30 days after deactivation; if you log in during this period, the cancellation process stops and your account will be restored.

For a final reset of all connected third-party apps, go to Settings and privacy > Security and account access > Apps and sessions > Connected apps.

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