You might have noticed if you’ve been following the news that Twitter users are swarming to Mastodon, an open-source, decentralised Twitter clone. More users than ever before have created new Mastodon accounts this month alone, with over a million doing so. Use this quick procedure to erase your Twitter presence after switching to Mastodon.
It’s rather simple to delete your Twitter account through Twitter Web, Android, and iOS. Your account will be deactivated for 30 days after you choose to remove it. After that time, your account will be permanently erased if you don’t reactivate. Your username will no longer be connected to your account after it has been deleted. You can easily start a new account in the future, but you’ll still need to win back all of your followers.
On Twitter Web, how to delete
- From the drop-down menu, select Settings and privacy by clicking the More symbol.
- Click Deactivate your account under the Your account tab.
- Click Deactivate after reading the account deactivation information.
- When prompted, enter your password, and then click the Deactivate account option to indicate that you want to move forward.
How to remove on iOS Twitter
- Select Settings and privacy from the navigation menu by tapping the symbol.
- Select Deactivate your account from the Your Account menu.
- Tap Deactivate after reading the account termination information.
- When prompted, enter your password and select Deactivate.
- By tapping Yes, deactivate, you can confirm that you want to move forward.
How to remove on Android Twitter
- Either your profile icon or the navigation menu symbol will be visible on the top menu. Choose an icon, then select Settings and privacy.
- After selecting Account, click Deactivate Your Account.
- Tap Deactivate after reading the account termination information.
- When prompted, enter your password and select Deactivate.
- By tapping Yes, deactivate, you can confirm that you want to move forward.
When it comes to responding to recent events, deleting your Twitter account is most likely the last resort, especially if you truly love using the service. Setting up a service like Semiphemeral might be a better choice if your privacy is more of a concern.
