How to delete a Twitter account Tom's Guide Skip to main content Tom's Guide is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here's why you can trust us. How to delete a Twitter account By Millie Davis-Williams published 25 April 2022 Here's how to delete a Twitter account in a few easy steps (Image credit: Getty Imges) If you've decided it's time for you to leave Twitter, here's how to delete a Twitter account. Twitter can be a great way to connect with others, post your opinions, and see what people think about today's "trending" topics. It can be useful for keeping up with the latest news, too. But let's be honest - out of all the social networks, Twitter is probably the most distracting. It certainly seems to gobble up a lot of our free time. Plus it can be annoying to scroll past all the ads and to have to deal with trolls, attention seekers and other annoying types. Some, arguably, will be interested in leaving per Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter, due to concerns over how his reign will go and what kinds of "free speech" he's going to enable; it's the kind of thing that might leave them searching for the best Twitter alternatives. If you don't want to use the service any more, there's no reason to keep your account active, because that means Twitter will still hold personal data about you unnecessarily. The best thing you can do to stop this happening and make a clean break is delete your Twitter account. That said, we have advice on how to mute words on Twitter, how to download videos from Twitter, how to get verified on Twitter and how to disable the new Twitter font. And from those four popular guides, it's not hard to see how and why people may feel a need to exit "the bird app." Before you go any further, though, make sure that deleting your Twitter account is what you really want to do. It means your whole profile, all your tweets, and all your messages will be permanently gone. If you're sure this is what you want, follow the steps below. Here's one important thing to note - if you'd like to be able to use your current username on a new Twitter account, make sure to change the username of your current account before it is deleted, otherwise you'll be locked out of using it. How to delete a Twitter account  1. Open Twitter and log into your account if you haven't already. 2. On the left-hand side of the screen, select "More" and then "Settings and privacy." (Image credit: Future) 3. On the "Your Account" tab, select "Deactivate your account." (Image credit: Future) 4. Read the account deletion information, then select "Deactivate your account." (Image credit: Future) 5. Enter your password in the box that appears and select "Deactivate." (Image credit: Future) 6. Your account will now be deactivated. If you change your mind about deleting your Twitter account, you'll have 30 days to log back into your account to stop it being permanently deleted. If you've got interest in just unplugging from all sorts of sites, we have you covered. Here's how to delete an Instagram account to leave one of Meta's popular services, and how to cancel Audible to stop it from re-billing you. How to delete a Pinterest account may come in handy if you've found another way to make and curate mood boards. And you may want to know how to delete a TikTok account if you find that app too addictive. Folks who want to know how to delete a Microsoft account? Well, we're guessing they're just trying to start over.More: Be In the Know Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Millie Davis-WilliamsMillie is a Deals writer at Tom's Guide covering the latest tech news and specializing in deals content and how-to articles about everything from phones, streaming devices and headphones to games and software. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, gaming on her Nintendo Switch and creating digital art. Topics Apps Social Media See all comments (0) No comments yet Comment from the forums MOST READMOST SHARED1Hell Let Loose is too good for its own good2I'm an avid Google Maps guide - here's why it's my favorite place to post3High-yield savings account - what it is and how to open one4I tested iPhone 14 Pro Max vs iPhone 13 Pro Max cameras - and the results are surprising5Hyundai IONIQ 6 first drive: A killer EV that delivers range and comfort1Hell Let Loose is too good for its own good2I'm an avid Google Maps guide - here's why it's my favorite place to post3High-yield savings account - what it is and how to open one4I tested iPhone 14 Pro Max vs iPhone 13 Pro Max cameras - and the results are surprising5Hyundai IONIQ 6 first drive: A killer EV that delivers range and comfort