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How to Delete Your X (Twitter) Account Permanently

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Short answer

To delete X, open x.com/settings/account and use 'Deactivate your account' at the bottom of the page. After 30 days without logging in, all posts and data are permanently deleted.

Official page

x.com/settings/account

Open link

X account settings page

01 — Step by Step

Step-by-step fix

  1. Request your archive

    Settings > Your account > Download an archive of your data. It can take 24–48 hours to prepare.

  2. Open account settings

    Go to x.com/settings/account.

  3. Go to 'Deactivate your account'

    Click the link at the bottom of the page and confirm 'Deactivate'.

  4. Verify your password

    Enter your password to finish. Your account hides immediately.

  5. Don't log in for 30 days

    Make sure no app or browser session signs in during this window; third-party apps must be disconnected too.

02 — FAQ

Frequently asked questions

01When is an X account permanently deleted?
30 days after deactivation without any login, the account, posts and follower data are permanently removed.
02Can deactivation be undone?
Yes. Logging in within 30 days restores the account with all followers intact.
03Does my username become available?
X doesn't immediately recycle usernames of deleted accounts, but they may be reassigned later.