CP-009Delete AccountEasy

How to Delete Your X (Twitter) Account Permanently

Estimated time: ~3 min5 stepsVerified:

Independent guide — no official affiliation with x.com.

Time~3 min Steps5 DifficultyEasy Official sourcex.com Last updated9 September 2026
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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

X account settings page

01 — Step-by-step fix

Step-by-step fix

  1. ADIM 01

    Request your archive

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

  2. ADIM 02

    Open account settings

    Go to x.com/settings/account.

  3. ADIM 03

    Go to 'Deactivate your account'

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

  4. ADIM 04

    Verify your password

    Enter your password to finish. Your account hides immediately.

  5. ADIM 05

    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 — Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

When is an X account permanently deleted?

30 days after deactivation without any login, the account, posts and follower data are permanently removed.

Can deactivation be undone?

Yes. Logging in within 30 days restores the account with all followers intact.

Does my username become available?

X doesn't immediately recycle usernames of deleted accounts, but they may be reassigned later.

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