It also explains how to hide your posts during deactivation.

At that point, the platform will fully remove the account from its system.

Once removed, all of your posts will leave the servers permanently.

More in Twitter menu

you might hide your feed prior to taking the steps to deactivate the account.

In the menu that appears, selectSettings and Privacy.

Go toYour Account(Account, in the mobile app) >Deactivate your account.

Settings and Privacy in Twitter

To proceed, selectDeactivate.

Confirm your password and selectDeactivate.

Now,do not enter the account for 30 days.

Your account > Deactivate your account in Twitter

At that point, the platform will permanently delete your account.

Of course, anythingcaptured by a screenshotand posted online will still exist.

X has no control over what people post on other websites.

Deactivate link in Twitter

When you make your account private, the only people who can read your posts are your followers.

No one else can access any of your information, even if they use Google or another third-partysearch engine.

Taking this step is the quickest way to remove your profile from the public eye.

The password confirmation box and Deactivate button on Facebook

SelectAccount informationand slide in your password.

Check the box next toProtect my Tweetsto go private.

To prevent a specific person from viewing your profile,you could block them.

Your Account in Twitter settings

However, they’ll still be able to see your posts if they sign out of the platform.

Deactivating vs.

Deleting

It is important to distinguish between a deactivated account and a deleted account.

Account Information in Twitter settings

The only way to delete an account is to leave it deactivated for 30 days.

Once the account is deleted, all content leaves the servers permanently.

You will then receive an email letting you know your account is active again.

Protected Tweets in Twitter settings

Remember that you won’t receive a prompt asking whether you want your account to be reactivated.

It is important to know there is no way to suspend or freeze an account permanently.

After 30 days, your account will be gone for good.

Protect your tweets option in Twitter

However, you could recreate it with the same username and email address after 30 days.

Protect your Tweets on Twitter app