How to delete a Twitter account or deactivate it in 2022

Without a doubt, Twitter can give a variety of information, from breaking news to hilarious memes and lively arguments. It may, however, be overwhelming, addicting, and downright nasty at times.

If you’ve had enough of the 280-character microblogging platform, it may be time to deactivate your account for good. Fortunately, deleting your Twitter account is simple if you know where to search.

Twitter demands that you deactivate your account before permanently deleting it. Your information will be kept on file for 30 days, after which you can reactivate your account. Twitter will delete your information after 30 days and you will not be able to revive your account.

Your username, display name, and profile will no longer be available on twitter.com or in the app once you deactivate it.

If you believe you might want to return to Twitter at some point in the future, Twitter recommends having your username and email address available for re-use before deactivating your account. Simply alter your username and email address in the Profile Settings section to accomplish this. Before proceeding with the deactivation, make sure to confirm the change by clicking the link in the confirmation email Twitter will send you.

How to delete Twitter on desktop:

1. Click on your profile icon in the top right-hand corner, then select “Settings and Privacy.”

2. In the “Account” tab, scroll to the bottom of the page and click “Deactivate Your Account.”