Twitter has been a source of breaking news, trending memes, friend updates, and live scores of various sports matches. However, with Elon Musk taking over Twitter, the micro-blogging platform might undergo various changes that would transform the way it now works. This includes an edit option for tweets as well as Twitter becoming paid. Now, if this series of changes annoy you, you might want to get rid of Twitter itself. Here’s how you can delete your Twitter account and deactivate it permanently.
How to deactivate your Twitter Account on iPhone/Android
Deactivation begins the process of permanently deleting your Twitter Account. This step initiates a 30-day window that gives your space to decide if you would like to reactivate your account.
1. Open the Twitter application on your iPhone or Android phone.
2. Tap on your profile picture in the top-left corner and select ‘Settings and Support’.
3. In the drop-down menu, click on ‘Settings and Privacy’.
4. Tap ‘Your Account’ at the top of the ‘Settings’ page.
5. At the bottom of ‘Your account’ page, select, ‘Deactivate your account’.
6. Scroll to the bottom of the page and tap ‘Deactivate’.
7. Enter your password and tap ‘Deactivate’ one last time.
After your 30-day deactivation window, your Twitter account is permanently deleted.
How to delete your Twitter Account on Desktop
1. Go to the Twitter Website and log in to your account.
2. In the menu on the left side of the homepage, click ‘More’.
3. Select ‘Settings and Support’ in the pop-up menu.
4. In the drop-down menu, select ‘Settings and privacy.’
5. At the top of the ‘Settings menu, click ‘Your Account’.
6. Click ‘Deactivate your account’ at the bottom side of the ‘Your Account’ menu.
7. Click ‘Deactivate’ at the bottom of the page.
8. Enter your password and click ‘Deactivate’.
How to Delete Twitter Application from your smartphone
If you are not ready to delete your account as it might have your creations, but still want to take a break from the app, then you can delete the app from your device without deleting your account.
To delete Twitter App on an Android phone, hold your finger down on the app icon and click on ‘Uninstall’, or to hide the app, drag and drop it in your app drawer.
For an iPhone, hold your finger down on the app icon and click on ‘Remove app’ and then ‘Delete app’. To move the app to your App library, tap, ‘Remove app’ then ‘Remove from home screen’.
FAQs
1. Does deactivating Twitter also delete my direct messages?
During the 30-day deactivation period, your direct messages won’t be deleted. When the deactivation period ends and your account is deleted, direct messages you’ve sent will also be deleted.
2. I deactivated my account, but why does it keep getting reactivated?
If you authorized any third-party apps to access your account, you may be indirectly logging on from another app. Logging on reactivates the account, so make sure to revoke third-party app access to your account.
3. What if one doesn’t have his/her password when they try to deactivate?
If one doesn’t have a password or is receiving a message that it’s wrong, reset your password.
