In the social media world, Twitter can be considered one of the oldies, having been launched in mid-2016. It has since then become one of the most well-liked social media platforms with lots of users. Its popularity is set to rocket even further, at least in the next five years. It is fun to use, provides easy access to global news headlines, and a look into the views of people all over the world. Lets know How to Delete an Old Twitter Account You Cannot Access.
Are you looking to get rid of an old account that’s been haunting your digital footprint? You only need to recover your password, log in, and deactivate it on your Twitter app or from a browser. What’s better is that you do not need to log in to delete it. If the account is completely inaccessible, Twitter support will come to the rescue!
Having been on the social media market for years, it’s quite possible that you had a previous Twitter account with some old tweets you put out when you were younger. Some of those tweets might make you cringe. You’re a different person now. You don’t want that tied back to you. Or, you’ve got an old account that your followers keep confusing for the one that you’re currently using. Or, an account that belonged to a loved one who passed away, and you want to take it down. That’s perfectly fine. This article is tailored just for you!
Deleting that account is plain and simple. Just follow these easy steps:
- Step 1: On your browser open twitter.com/
- Step 2: Scroll to the lower part of the webpage and tap on sign in
- Step 3: Enter your username, phone number, or email address then your password
- Step 4: If successfully logged in, click on more on the sidebar menu click
- Step 5: Click settings and privacy
- Step 6: Click on ‘Your Account’
- Step 7: Tap deactivate your account and read through the information provided.
- Step 8: Input your password
- Step 9: Click on the deactivate button
And voila! You’re all set. You can now move on in peace knowing that’s all done.
Want to say goodbye to that account forever? Don’t login for 30 days straight and you’re good to go!
So What If I Don’t Remember My Password, What Next?
If it’s been a while and can’t remember your password, you can recover or change it using the mobile number or email address you used to create your account. Follow these simple steps:
- Step 1: Open the Twitter app on your phone or head on to twitter.com in your browser
- Step 2: On the web page asking you to sign in, enter your credentials and click on the forgot password. Twitter support will then send you a code with further instructions.
How Do I Delete a Twitter Account Without Logging into my account?
You probably don’t remember your password, email address, or even the phone number you used to create that account, or you don’t particularly have that information with you. That’s perfectly fine. All you need is access to another account.
- Step 1: With authorization from the account owner, access their Twitter profile
- Step 2: Go to twitter.com and head on to their help center
- Step 3: You can now request that Twitter deletes your accounts. You’ll provide your account details. Any detail you can provide to them will be of great help.
- Step 4: Confirm the request to delete your old Twitter account
If it is not possible to use someone else’s account for this, you can create another account and repeat the steps.
Can I Reactivate the Deleted Twitter Account?
Absolutely! If you feel you might as well just keep your old account, fortunately, Twitter allows you to reactivate it if still within a 30-day period since you deactivated your account
Just follow these same steps:
- Step 1: Visit twitter.com and log in to your account
- Step 2: Enter your log in credentials and your password
- Step 3: A notice will come up asking if you want to reactivate your account
- Step 4: Choose the option to reactivate. You will now be able to access your home page
If it has been 30 days since you deactivated your account, please note that your account no longer exists and hence cannot be accessed.
Conclusion
You’re all set! Deactivating and deleting your Twitter account is hassle free if you follow these instructions. Furthermore, Twitter support is always ready to support in case of any challenges experienced.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Will anyone see the deactivated account?
Not at all. Once the account is deactivated it will pretty much be concealed.
- How can I tell if a Twitter account is no longer in use?
A deleted account will not be available in the Twitter search results and the tweets will no longer be available.
