Recent updates to Twitter have transformed the platform into an application that feels like you’re paying to use it, departing from its traditional free usage model. While these changes are within legal boundaries, if you are dissatisfied with the new terms of service and wish to bid farewell to your Twitter journey for good, we can guide you through the necessary steps to vanish from the platform completely.
What must be considered?
Before taking the irreversible step of pressing the “delete account” button on Twitter, it’s crucial to consider several important aspects. Deleting your account can have consequences that may turn into a regrettable experience.
Loss of your username forever: It’s essential to bear in mind that once you delete your account, your username will no longer be under your control. If you had a unique and catchy username, there’s a high possibility that someone else may claim it as soon as it becomes available again.
Loss of tweets and uploaded photos: All the history of your witty tweets, bad jokes, ironic quotes, and unsolicited opinions will be permanently lost. If you value your Twitter archive, it’s recommended to consider backing it up to ensure you don’t lose those cherished moments.
Loss of followers: Deleting your account means losing all the followers you’ve accumulated over time. Even if you create a new account with the same username, your previous followers won’t be automatically restored unless they choose to follow you again.
Consider connected accounts: It’s important to be aware that you may have used your Twitter account to log in to other applications or web services. Before deleting your account, it’s advisable to review where you have granted permission to log in with your Twitter account. To check this, go to Settings and Support > Settings and Privacy > Security and account access > Applications and sessions.
Taking these aspects into account will help you make an informed decision before deleting your Twitter account, ensuring that you understand the potential consequences and can proceed accordingly.
Do I lose the verified?
If you decide to use Twitter again in the future and wish to regain the verified tick, there’s no need to worry. Since the implementation of the new rules by Elon Musk, the verification badges are exclusively obtained through Twitter Blue, which is Twitter’s paid subscription service. Therefore, if you create a new account, you would need to subscribe to Twitter Blue and pay the associated fee to once again receive the coveted blue badge.
Am I going to lose count forever?
It’s common to experience feelings of regret after deactivating your Twitter account, and Twitter understands that. To address this, they have established a grace period during which you can recover your account if you change your mind.
This regret period lasts for 30 days, giving you a month to reverse the deactivation and bring your account back to life. If you choose to cancel the deactivation within this timeframe, your account will remain active and won’t have undergone any changes. This provides a safety net, allowing you to reconsider and retain your account before it becomes a distant memory.
How to delete a Twitter account forever
If you have firmly made up your mind and are ready to move forward, the steps to delete your Twitter account are as follows:
1. Visit the official Twitter website and log in to your account.
2. Navigate to the “Settings and Support” section.
3. Click on “Settings and Privacy.”
4. Access the “Your Account” section.
5. Choose the option “Deactivate Your Account.”
It’s important to note that this section contains several messages to emphasize the critical nature of this action. Once you click on “Deactivate,” a new message will prompt you to enter your personal Twitter password. Confirm your decision by clicking on the “Deactivate” button.
Once deactivated, your account will become inaccessible, and no one will be able to interact with you. However, remember that you have a grace period of 30 days to reconsider and reactivate your account without losing any data. After these 30 days have passed, you can officially consider your Twitter account permanently deleted.