How to Delete my Twitter Account

How to Delete my Twitter Account

1. Head to a computer

For some reason, you can’t deactivate your account using a mobile device. So if you’re on a mobile device now, find a computer.

How to Delete my Twitter Account

2. Log into your account

Type in your username and password.

How to Delete my Twitter Account

3. Go to “Settings”

To find this, click your profile picture in the upper right corner of the screen. You’ll see “settings” in the dropdown menu that appears.

How to Delete my Twitter Account

4. Request your archive (optional)

This is an optional step you can use if you want to save a copy of your tweets.

How to Delete my Twitter Account

5. Click “Deactivate my account”

Fittingly, it’s the last option in the list.

How to Delete my Twitter Account

6. Read the information

A page will appear that tells you information about what happens when you deactivate your account.

How to Delete my Twitter Account

7. Click “Deactivate”

It’s the big blue button at the bottom.

How to Delete my Twitter Account

8. Enter your password

To verify that it’s really you, and you really want to do this, type in your password.