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Delete Tweets Without Sharing Your Password (The Safe Way)

January 21, 20265 min read
Delete Tweets Without Sharing Your Password (The Safe Way)

Delete Tweets Without Sharing Your Password (The Safe Way)

If a tweet deletion tool asks for your password, stop.

Handing over your login details is unnecessary, unsafe, and one of the most common ways accounts get compromised.

The good news: you do not need to share your password to delete tweets properly — if the tool is built the right way.


Why password-based tweet deleters are dangerous

Many online tools still ask for:

  • Your X (Twitter) username and password
  • Full account access via third-party servers
  • This creates serious risks:

  • Your credentials are stored or transmitted
  • You don't know who controls the server
  • You can't see what actions are being taken
  • Accounts can be flagged, locked, or hijacked
  • If a service can log in *as you*, it can do anything as you.

    That is not acceptable. This is one of the key risks of online tweet deletion tools.


    You never need to share your password to delete tweets

    There is only one safe rule:

    > If you can't see the deletion happening in your own browser, don't trust it.

    The safest tweet deletion tools never ask for your password because they don't need it.


    How Delete My Tweets works (no password sharing)

    [Delete My Tweets](/) works by running locally on your own computer, using your existing browser session.

    What this means:

  • You log into X normally in your browser
  • Your password stays between you and X
  • Delete My Tweets simply controls the browser you're already logged into
  • Tweets are deleted directly on the page
  • Nothing is sent to a server. Nothing is stored.
  • At no point does the app:

  • Ask for your password
  • Capture your credentials
  • Transmit login data
  • Access your account remotely
  • For the technical details, see how automated manual deletion works.


    Why local browser control is safer

    Because everything runs on your machine:

  • Your password never leaves your device
  • Your session is managed by the browser, not the app
  • You can see every deletion happening live
  • You can pause, stop, or close the app instantly
  • This is fundamentally safer than cloud-based automation.


    Red flags to watch out for

    Avoid any tweet deleter that:

  • Asks for your password
  • Logs into your account on a website
  • Runs "in the cloud"
  • [Requires API access](/blog/delete-tweets-without-api-access) you don't control
  • Can't clearly explain how it works
  • If a tool won't explain how it deletes tweets, assume it's risky.


    Why people choose Delete My Tweets

    Delete My Tweets was built specifically to avoid these risks.

    Key safety advantages:

    | Security Feature | Delete My Tweets | Password-Based Tools |

    |------------------|------------------|---------------------|

    | Password shared | ❌ Never | ✅ Required |

    | Runs locally | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |

    | You see deletions | ✅ Live | ❌ Hidden |

    | Data uploaded | ❌ Never | ✅ Usually |

    | Can be hijacked | ❌ No | ⚠️ Risk exists |

    You stay in full control of your account at all times.


    Common questions

    Do I need to give Delete My Tweets my password?

    No. You log into X in your browser normally. The app never sees or asks for your password.

    How does it delete tweets without my password?

    It controls your browser while you're already logged in. Same as if you were clicking delete yourself, just automated.

    Can Delete My Tweets access my account when I'm not using it?

    No. It only works while the app is open and you're logged in. Close the app, and it has zero access.

    Is this method safe for [job seekers](/blog/delete-old-tweets-before-job-interview)?

    Yes. This is the safest method because your credentials are never exposed to third parties.


    Who should use this method

    This approach is ideal if you:

  • Care deeply about account security
  • Don't trust cloud-based deletion services
  • Need to [delete tweets from specific years](/blog/delete-tweets-from-specific-year)
  • Are [preparing for a background check](/blog/prepare-twitter-account-for-background-check)
  • Want full visibility into what's being deleted

  • Bottom line

    You should never have to give your password to delete tweets.

    The safest method is:

  • Log in normally
  • Delete locally
  • Stay in control
  • That's exactly how Delete My Tweets works — and why people trust it.


    Ready to delete safely? [Get Delete My Tweets](/) — $15 one-time, no password sharing, runs on your computer.

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    Ready to Delete Your Tweets?

    If you prefer not to grant account access to a third-party cloud service, DeleteMyTweets runs locally on your computer and does not store your credentials.