The advantages of Twitter are undeniable. It’s a quick way to get all of your memes, foreign news, and pop culture hot takes in one location.
However, being an active Twitter user necessitates sorting through a daily barrage of toxic characters such as QAnon, white supremacists, bots, deepfakes, and others. Furthermore, there’s no denying the tension and worry that Twitter’s fast-paced news cycle and the strain of continually debating reply guys may cause.
You are not required to use Twitter. I know it may appear that everyone else is doing it, but you have the power to be the change you want to see in the world. Simply delete your account.
If you feel empty and directionless after doing this, you can get your account restored up to 30 days later. But if it ever becomes too much, simply return to this post and follow the procedures. There’s a huge universe beyond your timeline to discover.
How to properly deactivate your Twitter Account
Step 1. Open your browser and head to your Twitter page. Make sure you login using the correct credentials.
Step 2. Click the More button in the bottom-left corner of the screen. Tap the profile icon in the mobile browser.
Step 3. Select Settings and Privacy option from the pop up menu that appears.
Step 4. On the new window that appears, click on your ‘Your Account’ tab.
Step 5. Tap Deactivate your account at the bottom of the list.
Step 6. Locate the Deactivate link at the bottom of the page.
Before you get to that link, there will be a lot of information on the website, some of it rather useful. There’s a detailed explanation of what won’t be viewable (your display name, @username, and public profile), assurance that you can restore your account “for some time” if it was accidentally or wrongfully deleted, and a way to reactivate after 30 days or 12 months (useful if you’re being harassed and want to take a break from Twitter rather than delete your account entirely).
There are also links to change your name, utilize your present name with a different account, and download your Twitter data. This is usually a good idea before deleting any account.
