What Happens When You Deactivate Your Twitter Account? Full Guide

Learn what happens if you deactivate your Twitter account, how long you can reactivate it, and when your data is permanently deleted.

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If you deactivate your Twitter account, your username and public profile will no longer be viewable on Twitter.com, and in the Twitter app. Deactivation puts your account in a queue for permanent deletion from Twitter. For the first 30 days after deactivation, you can reactivate your account by logging in. After this period, your account is permanently deleted, and your data, including tweets, followers, and favorites, cannot be recovered.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How long can I reactivate my Twitter account after deactivation? You can reactivate your Twitter account anytime within 30 days after deactivation by simply logging back in.
  2. What happens to my tweets and followers when I deactivate Twitter? When you deactivate your Twitter account, your tweets, followers, and other data become inaccessible and will be permanently deleted after 30 days if the account is not reactivated.
  3. Is my Twitter username available for others after I deactivate? No, your username and public profile are not visible to others during the deactivation period.