We provide a detailed guide on how to delete your Twitter account, whether you're considering transitioning to Threads or simply disassociating yourself from Elon Musk.
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It is an undeniable truth that Twitter has undergone significant changes, especially since Elon Musk's acquisition of the social network. This fact has likely influenced numerous users who are contemplating whether it is worthwhile to remain on a platform that increasingly seeks ways to monetize its users. Leaving a social network that has been a part of your life for years is a significant and sensitive decision. However, Elon Musk has made it relatively easier for users to find themselves in such a predicament and decide to take the leap. The actions taken by the tycoon to gradually dismantle a social network that was once a global reference point are well-documented. Musk acquired Twitter for a staggering sum of $44 billion, but the value of the network plummeted almost immediately after he took control.
Presently, various media outlets estimate that Twitter's value is 66% lower than its original cost under Elon Musk's ownership. It is at this juncture that Threads emerged, serving as a reminiscent clone of the original blue bird social network's glory days under Jack Dorsey.
Given these circumstances, it is now an opportune time to seriously consider moving on.
How to delete your Twitter account
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to delete your Twitter account:
Please note that there is no direct and automated method for permanently deleting your Twitter account. Instead, it is a phased process that allows for sufficient time in between to reconsider your decision. The first step is to deactivate your account. Once deactivated, your username and feed will no longer be visible, serving as a precursor to the complete elimination of your account. However, if you log in during a specific reactivation period, your account will still be usable.
It is important to be aware that if you do not take any further action once the reactivation period expires, another party may claim and use your abandoned username, resulting in the permanent deletion of your account and its contents.
Regardless, we highly recommend creating a backup of your account information in case any changes arise. If you have made the decision to proceed with deleting your Twitter account, please follow these steps:
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1. Open the Twitter app or visit Twitter.com.
2. Tap on your profile image.
3. Select the "Settings and privacy" option, then choose your account.
4. Navigate to the "Deactivate your account" section.
5. Choose your desired reactivation period: either 30 days or 12 months.
6. Read and acknowledge the disclaimer, then select the "Deactivate" option.
7. Enter your password and follow the final prompts to complete the process.
Once the chosen period expires, your Twitter account will be permanently deleted and cannot be recovered.
