If you’ve paid attention to the news, you’ve probably noticed that Twitter users have switched to Mastodon, a decentralized, open-source clone of Twitter. More than a million people created new Mastodon accounts this month alone; this is much more than in previous months. If you’ve switched to Mastodon and want to delete your Twitter presence, follow this quick guide.

Deleting a Twitter account from Twitter Web, Android and iOS is pretty easy. Once you decide to delete your account, your account will be disabled for 30 days. If you do not activate within this period, your account will be permanently deleted. Once deleted, your username will no longer be associated with your account. Although it will be easy to recover your account in the future, you will still need to get all your followers back.

How to delete Twitter on the Web

1. click the « iconMore” and then “Settings and Privacy.”
2. on the tab Your account print Deactivate your account.
3. read it account deactivation information and then Deactivate.
4. Enter your password when prompted and confirm that you want to continue by clicking the button. Inactive account.

How to delete Twitter for iOS

1. tap Navigation menu and then tap . Settings and Privacy.
2. faucet Your accountand then tap . Deactivate your account.
3. Read the account deactivation information and then click it. Deactivate.
4. When prompted, enter your password and click. Deactivate.
5. Confirm that you want to continue by tapping the icon. Yes, disable.

How to delete Twitter for Android

1. You will see an icon in the top menu navigation menu or your icon profile . Tap the desired icon and then tap . Settings and Privacy.
2. Faucet “Account“, and – “Deactivate your account».
3. Read the account deactivation information and then click it. Deactivate.
4. When prompted, enter your password and click. Deactivate.
5. Confirm that you want to continue by tapping the icon. Yes, disable.

Deleting your Twitter account is an absolutely nuclear option when it comes to responding to the latest developments, especially if you really enjoy using the platform. If you are more concerned about your privacy, setting up a service like Semiphemeral may be a better option for you.