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You can start your Twitter account with a clean slate without losing your followers. Web-based tools like TwitWipe, Cardigan, TweetDelete, and Delete All Tweets can permanently delete the last 3,200 tweets in your Twitter account at absolutely no cost to you. Once the tweets are deleted, you can revoke the service’s access to your Twitter account for security purposes. | You can start your Twitter account with a clean slate without losing your followers. Web-based tools like TwitWipe, Cardigan, TweetDelete, and Delete All Tweets can permanently delete the last 3,200 tweets in your Twitter account at absolutely no cost to you. Once the tweets are deleted, you can revoke the service’s access to your Twitter account for security purposes. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
=== Using TwitWipe === | === Using TwitWipe === | ||
| − | # Navigate to [http://twitwipe.com http://www.twitwipe.com]. TwitWipe is a free service that delete all of your tweets in a single swoop.<ref>http://mashable.com/2011/12/23/twitwipe-gives-you-a-fresh-start-by-deleting-all-your-tweets-video/#ut7UaMfJ5kqV</ref> | + | # Navigate to [http://twitwipe.com http://www.twitwipe.com]. TwitWipe is a free service that delete all of your tweets in a single swoop.<ref name="rf16835">http://mashable.com/2011/12/23/twitwipe-gives-you-a-fresh-start-by-deleting-all-your-tweets-video/#ut7UaMfJ5kqV</ref> |
#* TwitWipe can only manage your last 3,200 tweets. If you have more tweets than that, you’ll have to delete the remaining tweets manually. | #* TwitWipe can only manage your last 3,200 tweets. If you have more tweets than that, you’ll have to delete the remaining tweets manually. | ||
# Click {{button|Get Started}}. | # Click {{button|Get Started}}. | ||
| − | # Solve the Solve Media puzzle. Before you can use the service, you’ll have to solve the security puzzle at the bottom right corner of the page.<ref>http://twitwipe.com/start</ref> | + | # Solve the Solve Media puzzle. Before you can use the service, you’ll have to solve the security puzzle at the bottom right corner of the page.<ref name="rf16836">http://twitwipe.com/start</ref> |
#* Follow the instructions on the puzzle to receive the code. | #* Follow the instructions on the puzzle to receive the code. | ||
#* Type the code into the provided text box. | #* Type the code into the provided text box. | ||
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#* When TwitWipe is finished deleting your tweets, you’ll see a message that says “Looks like you’re all done!” | #* When TwitWipe is finished deleting your tweets, you’ll see a message that says “Looks like you’re all done!” | ||
# Click {{button|Sign Out}}. This will sign your Twitter account out of TwitWipe. | # Click {{button|Sign Out}}. This will sign your Twitter account out of TwitWipe. | ||
| − | # Navigate to [https://twitter.com/settings/applications https://twitter.com/settings/applications]. You’ll see a list of apps that have access to your account.<ref>https://support.twitter.com/articles/76052</ref> | + | # Navigate to [https://twitter.com/settings/applications https://twitter.com/settings/applications]. You’ll see a list of apps that have access to your account.<ref name="rf16837">https://support.twitter.com/articles/76052</ref> |
# Click {{button|Revoke Access}} next to TwitWipe. This will disable the connection between TwitWipe and Twitter. | # Click {{button|Revoke Access}} next to TwitWipe. This will disable the connection between TwitWipe and Twitter. | ||
=== Using TweetDelete === | === Using TweetDelete === | ||
| − | # Navigate to [http://www.tweetdelete.net/ http://www.tweetdelete.net]. TweetDelete is a free service that can delete all of the tweets in your Twitter account.<ref>http://slushtimes.com/2015/11/how-to-delete-all-tweets-on-twitter/852/</ref> | + | # Navigate to [http://www.tweetdelete.net/ http://www.tweetdelete.net]. TweetDelete is a free service that can delete all of the tweets in your Twitter account.<ref name="rf16838">http://slushtimes.com/2015/11/how-to-delete-all-tweets-on-twitter/852/</ref> |
| − | #* Due to Twitter limitations, TweetDelete can only delete your last 3,200 tweets.<ref>http://www.tweetdelete.net/faq.php</ref> | + | #* Due to Twitter limitations, TweetDelete can only delete your last 3,200 tweets.<ref name="rf16839">http://www.tweetdelete.net/faq.php</ref> |
# Check the box to agree to the terms. If you want to read the terms before agreeing, click {{button|TweetDelete terms}}. | # Check the box to agree to the terms. If you want to read the terms before agreeing, click {{button|TweetDelete terms}}. | ||
# Click {{button|Sign in with Twitter}}. | # Click {{button|Sign in with Twitter}}. | ||
#* If you are not already signed in to Twitter, you’ll be prompted to log in now. | #* If you are not already signed in to Twitter, you’ll be prompted to log in now. | ||
# Click {{button|Authorize app}}. | # Click {{button|Authorize app}}. | ||
| − | # Choose a time span from the dropdown menu. Here you can choose which tweets to delete based on their age. You can choose from options spanning from a single week to an entire year.<ref>http://www.tweetdelete.net</ref> | + | # Choose a time span from the dropdown menu. Here you can choose which tweets to delete based on their age. You can choose from options spanning from a single week to an entire year.<ref name="rf16840">http://www.tweetdelete.net</ref> |
# Check the box next to "Delete all my existing tweets". | # Check the box next to "Delete all my existing tweets". | ||
# Remove the check from “Post to my feed”. Otherwise, TweetDelete will send a tweet on your behalf, announcing that you’ve used the service.<Ref>http://slushtimes.com/2015/11/how-to-delete-all-tweets-on-twitter/852/</ref> | # Remove the check from “Post to my feed”. Otherwise, TweetDelete will send a tweet on your behalf, announcing that you’ve used the service.<Ref>http://slushtimes.com/2015/11/how-to-delete-all-tweets-on-twitter/852/</ref> | ||
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#Click {{button|Activate TweetDelete}}. TweetDelete will now delete all of the tweets within the time selected time span. | #Click {{button|Activate TweetDelete}}. TweetDelete will now delete all of the tweets within the time selected time span. | ||
# Navigate to [https://twitter.com/settings/applications https://twitter.com/settings/applications]. You’ll see a list of apps that currently have access to your Twitter account. | # Navigate to [https://twitter.com/settings/applications https://twitter.com/settings/applications]. You’ll see a list of apps that currently have access to your Twitter account. | ||
| − | # Click {{button|Revoke Access}} next to TweetDelete. This will disable the connection between TweetDelete and Twitter.<ref>https://support.twitter.com/articles/76052#</ref> | + | # Click {{button|Revoke Access}} next to TweetDelete. This will disable the connection between TweetDelete and Twitter.<ref name="rf16841">https://support.twitter.com/articles/76052#</ref> |
=== Using Cardigan === | === Using Cardigan === | ||
| − | # Navigate to [https://www.gocardigan.com/ https://www.gocardigan.com]. Cardigan is a free and reliable open-source service that will delete every tweet in your Twitter account.<ref>http://imstash.com/best-twitter-tools-bulk-delete-tweets/</ref> | + | # Navigate to [https://www.gocardigan.com/ https://www.gocardigan.com]. Cardigan is a free and reliable open-source service that will delete every tweet in your Twitter account.<ref name="rf16842">http://imstash.com/best-twitter-tools-bulk-delete-tweets/</ref> |
| − | #* Cardigan, like all Twitter deletion apps, can only manage your last 3,200 tweets.<ref>https://www.gocardigan.com/faq/</ref> However, it's possible to grant Cardigan access to the remaining tweets. | + | #* Cardigan, like all Twitter deletion apps, can only manage your last 3,200 tweets.<ref name="rf16843">https://www.gocardigan.com/faq/</ref> However, it's possible to grant Cardigan access to the remaining tweets. |
# Click {{button|Browse Tweets}}. | # Click {{button|Browse Tweets}}. | ||
# Click {{button|Authorize app}}. If you are not signed into Twitter yet, you’ll be prompted to sign in instead. | # Click {{button|Authorize app}}. If you are not signed into Twitter yet, you’ll be prompted to sign in instead. | ||
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# Click {{button|Delete All}}. This button is at the top of the page. Remember, deleting your tweets is permanent. | # Click {{button|Delete All}}. This button is at the top of the page. Remember, deleting your tweets is permanent. | ||
# Click {{button|Delete}} to confirm. Though Cardigan will now redirect your browser to its homepage, your tweets are being deleted in the background. This can take anywhere from several minutes to many hours depending on the amount of tweets. | # Click {{button|Delete}} to confirm. Though Cardigan will now redirect your browser to its homepage, your tweets are being deleted in the background. This can take anywhere from several minutes to many hours depending on the amount of tweets. | ||
| − | # Navigate to [https://twitter.com/settings/applications https://twitter.com/settings/applications]. When your tweets are finished deleting, it’s a good idea to revoke Cardigan’s access to your Twitter account. You should see Cardigan listed among the apps with active access.<ref | + | # Navigate to [https://twitter.com/settings/applications https://twitter.com/settings/applications]. When your tweets are finished deleting, it’s a good idea to revoke Cardigan’s access to your Twitter account. You should see Cardigan listed among the apps with active access.<ref name="rf16837" /> |
# Click {{button|Revoke Access}} next to Cardigan. Cardigan is no longer associated with your Twitter account. | # Click {{button|Revoke Access}} next to Cardigan. Cardigan is no longer associated with your Twitter account. | ||
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# Click {{button|Authorize app}}. As soon as you click this button, your tweets will begin to delete in the background. | # Click {{button|Authorize app}}. As soon as you click this button, your tweets will begin to delete in the background. | ||
#* If you’re not already signed in to Twitter, you’ll see a sign-in screen instead. Sign in with your Twitter account. | #* If you’re not already signed in to Twitter, you’ll see a sign-in screen instead. Sign in with your Twitter account. | ||
| − | # Track the progress of the tool. In the box that says “Welcome [your twitter name]!” you’ll see the “tweets deleted so far” counter. The number will continue to grow as the tool runs.<ref>http://www.deletealltweets.com</ref> | + | # Track the progress of the tool. In the box that says “Welcome [your twitter name]!” you’ll see the “tweets deleted so far” counter. The number will continue to grow as the tool runs.<ref name="rf16844">http://www.deletealltweets.com</ref> |
#* Depending on your amount of tweets, this process can take anywhere from a few minutes to several hours. | #* Depending on your amount of tweets, this process can take anywhere from a few minutes to several hours. | ||
#* Wait until all of your tweets are deleted before continuing with this method. | #* Wait until all of your tweets are deleted before continuing with this method. | ||
| − | # Navigate to [https://twitter.com/settings/applications https://twitter.com/settings/applications]. You’ll see a list of apps that currently have access to your Twitter account.<ref | + | # Navigate to [https://twitter.com/settings/applications https://twitter.com/settings/applications]. You’ll see a list of apps that currently have access to your Twitter account.<ref name="rf16841" /> |
# Click {{button|Revoke Access}} next to DeleteAllTweets. This makes it so DeleteMyTweets no longer has access to your Twitter account. | # Click {{button|Revoke Access}} next to DeleteAllTweets. This makes it so DeleteMyTweets no longer has access to your Twitter account. | ||
# Click {{button|Home}}. It’s at the top left corner of the page. | # Click {{button|Home}}. It’s at the top left corner of the page. | ||
| − | # Click the {{button|…}} under the “DeleteAllTweets.com” tweet. The tweet menu will appear.<ref>https://support.twitter.com/articles/18906</ref> | + | # Click the {{button|…}} under the “DeleteAllTweets.com” tweet. The tweet menu will appear.<ref name="rf16845">https://support.twitter.com/articles/18906</ref> |
# Select {{button|Delete tweet}}. | # Select {{button|Delete tweet}}. | ||
# Click {{button|Delete}} to confirm. The automated tweet is now deleted. | # Click {{button|Delete}} to confirm. The automated tweet is now deleted. | ||
# Click your profile picture. It’s at the top right corner of the page. | # Click your profile picture. It’s at the top right corner of the page. | ||
# Click {{button|Settings}}. | # Click {{button|Settings}}. | ||
| − | # Point your browser to [https://twitter.com/settings/applications https://twitter.com/settings/applications]. When your tweets are finished deleting, revoke Delete All Tweets' access to your Twitter account. You'll see the app listed on this page.<ref | + | # Point your browser to [https://twitter.com/settings/applications https://twitter.com/settings/applications]. When your tweets are finished deleting, revoke Delete All Tweets' access to your Twitter account. You'll see the app listed on this page.<ref name="rf16837" /> |
# Click {{button|Revoke Access}} next to DeleteAllTweets. The app is no longer associated with your Twitter account. | # Click {{button|Revoke Access}} next to DeleteAllTweets. The app is no longer associated with your Twitter account. | ||
== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
