How to Download Your X (Twitter) Data

X, which many people still call Twitter, lets you download an archive of your own account. The archive can include your posts, the photos and videos you uploaded, your direct messages and your account details. It is a good way to back up your account before you delete it, or just to keep a record of what you posted. This guide shows how to request it and what to do when the file arrives.

You can only download the archive of your own account.

What is in the archive

• Your posts, replies and reposts.
• Photos and videos that you uploaded.
• Your direct messages.
• Your followers and following lists.
• Your profile and account details.

How to request your archive

1. Log in to X on the website or in the app.
2. Open Settings and privacy.
3. Choose Your account, then Download an archive of your data.
4. Confirm your password.
5. Enter the verification code that X sends you.
6. Tap or click Request archive.

Wait for the email

X prepares the archive and tells you when it is ready, usually by email and a notification. It can take a day or more, depending on how much you posted.

How to download it

1. Open the email or notification from X.
2. Go back to Download an archive of your data in settings.
3. Click Download archive. You may need to confirm your password again.
4. Unzip the file on your computer.
5. Open the file named Your archive.html in your browser to browse it.

The download link does not last forever, so save the file soon.

Keep your archive safe

• It can contain private messages. Keep it in a private folder.
• Do not share the link or the file.
• On a shared computer, delete it when you are done.

Save a single post or video of your own

If you need just one image or video that you posted, you do not have to request the whole archive. Open your post, and use the options on the media or the share menu to save it, if your app version offers it. The archive also holds your uploaded media if you need it later.

If you do not get the archive

• Check spam and promotions folders.
• Make sure the email on your account is correct and verified.
• Wait a day, then request it again.

Using other apps? See how to download your Instagram data, your Facebook data and your TikTok data.

Frequently asked questions

How do I download my Twitter archive?

Go to Settings and privacy, then Your account, then Download an archive of your data. Confirm your password, enter the code, request the archive, and download it when X tells you it is ready.

Does requesting my archive delete my account?

No. It only gives you a copy of your data.

How long does it take?

It can take a day or more. X tells you when it is ready.

Can I request my archive on my phone?

You can ask for it in settings. If you do not find the option in the app, use the website.

Can I download other people's posts this way?

No. The archive contains only your own account's data.