This report outlines the steps to download your official Twitter (X) archive data and how to process the resulting .7z (or similar, such as .zip ) file to create a report of your account activity.
Go to twitter.com or x.com on a desktop web browser.
The download is typically a compressed file. Use software like 7-Zip (for Windows) or similar software like The Unarchiver (for Mac) to extract the contents. 3. Generating a Report from the Data
Re-enter your password and complete the two-factor authentication (if prompted). Click "Request archive" .
Once notified, go back to the "Download an archive of your data" page and click "Download archive" .
Once extracted, your folder will contain several files. The most important for creating a report are the Your archive.html file and the data folder. How to Download and Use Your Twitter Archive
Click on "Your account" and then select "Download an archive of your data" .
The file can take 24–48 hours or longer to prepare. You will receive an email and an in-app notification when it is ready. 2. Downloading and Extracting the Archive
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