At a Glance
Can request removal for deceased users
An authorized estate representative or immediate family member can request the account be deactivated.
SupportedNo legacy contacts
X offers no legacy contact role or way to designate someone in advance.
Not supportedNo data access for loved ones
X will not grant anyone access to a deceased person's account, regardless of relationship.
Not supportedNo digital legacy planning support
There are no proactive tools for planning what happens to the account after death.
Not supportedOverview
X (formerly Twitter) provides no proactive legacy planning tools, no legacy contact role and no memorialization feature. The platform's only posthumous option is account deactivation, which can be initiated by an authorized estate representative or a verified immediate family member.
Deactivation Request Process
After submitting the initial request to remove a deceased user's account, X emails instructions for providing details about the deceased, a copy of the requester's ID and a copy of the death certificate. The request can be made by an authorized estate representative or a verified immediate family member.
No Account Access Ever
X will not grant anyone access to a deceased person's account, regardless of their relationship or legal authority.
User Reviews
Alex R.
April 2025
Helpful to understand what options are available before anything happens. Wish more platforms offered legacy contacts.
Jamie L.
March 2025
The policy exists but navigating the setup is not straightforward. Could be made much more accessible.
Morgan T.
February 2025
One of the better implementations compared to other platforms. Setting up took only a few minutes.