X/Twitter - detailed instructions

Setting Up X (Twitter) for Memorialization

• Understanding X’s Policies:
  • X does not offer a legacy contact feature, nor does it provide a memorialization option.
  • Family members or authorized individuals can request the deactivation and removal of a deceased person’s account.

Requesting Account Deactivation on X (Twitter)

• Submit a Deactivation Request:
  • To request the deactivation of a deceased person’s account, a family member or authorized individual must fill out the Deceased User Account Request Form on X's Help Center.
• Information Required:
  • The requester will need to provide the following:
    • The deceased person’s full name and X username (handle).
    • A copy of the requester’s ID.
    • A copy of the deceased person’s death certificate.
• Process Confirmation:
  • Once the request is submitted with the necessary documentation, X’s support team will review it and, if approved, proceed with the account deactivation.

Additional Considerations

• No Memorialization or Legacy Contact:
  • X does not offer an option to memorialize accounts, meaning the account will be permanently deleted upon deactivation.
• Privacy and Content:
  • Once the account is deactivated, all tweets, followers, and associated content are removed from the platform, ensuring the privacy of the deceased.
• No Access to Account Content:
  • Unlike some other platforms, X does not allow family members or authorized individuals to access the deceased’s account content (such as tweets or direct messages) before deactivation.