00:00To permanently delete your X, formerly Twitter account, you must first go through the deactivation process.
00:06X keeps your account deactivated for a 30-day grace period.
00:09To not log back in during those 30 days, your account will be permanently deleted.
00:14Here is the step-by-step process to deactivate your account using the mobile app or web browser.
00:19To wait, open the X Help Center guidelines or open your X app website.
00:23Tap or click on your profile icon in the top left corner to open the side menu.
00:27Select Settings & Support then tap Settings & Privacy.
00:31Tap on your account.
00:33Select deactivate your account at the bottom of the menu.
00:36Read the deactivation information carefully then tap the red deactivate button.
00:40Enter your password when prompted to confirm your identity.
00:43Tap deactivate or yes deactivate to finalize.
00:46Important tips for permanent deletion.
00:48Do not log in for 30 days.
00:50Logging back into your account via the app or web browser anytime within the 30-day window
00:54will automatically cancel the deactivation and reactivate your account.
00:58Remove login info, delete the app and clear your login details from your password manager or keychain
01:03so you don't accidentally log back in.
01:05Tap the navigation menu icon then tap Settings & Privacy.
01:09Tap your account then tap deactivate your account.
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