If you’ve decided you’re done with the social network here’s how to deactivate your account.
If you’ve decided you want to leave the site, in this guide we’ll explain what your options are, including whether you can change your mind about deleting your account.
How To Delete Your X Account On Your Phone
1. Sign in to your X account and tap your profile icon.
2. In the side menu, scroll down and tap Settings and Support, then select Settings and privacy.
3. Select Your account > Deactivate your account.
4. Tap Deactivate.
5. You’ll be prompted to enter your password and tap Deactivate to confirm.
If you change your mind, you can restore your account for up to 30 days after you deactivate it. However, deactivating your account is not deleting your account. If you want to delete your account, you simply need to not access your account within the 30-day deactivation period. After the 30 days, your account will be deleted and your username will no longer be associated with your account.
How To Delete Your X Account On Your Computer
1. Sign in to your X account.
2. On the left menu, select More > Settings and privacy.
3. Under the Your Account section, click Deactivate your account.
4. Click Deactivate.
5. You’ll then be prompted to enter your password, and then you’ll confirm you want to proceed by clicking Deactivate account.
How To Reactivate Your X Account
If you change your mind, you can always reactivate your account for up to 30 days. Here’s what to do.
1. Log in to your X account.
2. You’ll see a notice asking if you’d like to reactivate your account. If you select yes, you’ll be redirected to your X home timeline. Note that it could take a while for your posts and followers to be restored.
