What Happens When You Deactivate and Reactivate Your Twitter Account?
Learn what occurs when you deactivate your Twitter account and the process of reactivating it within 30 days to restore all content and followers.
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When you deactivate your Twitter account, it becomes invisible to others immediately. Should you choose to reactivate within 30 days, your account will be fully restored, including your followers, tweets, and direct messages. However, some content like tweets or followers may take a few days to fully repopulate. Keep in mind that accounts cannot be recovered after 30 days of deactivation, and the username may become available to others.
FAQs & Answers
- How long can you keep your Twitter account deactivated before it's permanently deleted? You can keep your Twitter account deactivated for up to 30 days. After this period, your account and all its data will be permanently deleted.
- Will my followers be restored when I reactivate my Twitter account? Yes, if you reactivate your Twitter account within 30 days, your followers, tweets, and direct messages will be fully restored, although it may take a few days for some content to reappear.
- Can someone else take my Twitter username if I don't reactivate my account? Yes, if you don't reactivate your account within 30 days of deactivation, your username may become available for others to claim.