This puts control of your data in your hands. Before we start, it's important to know that the process of getting a copy of your Twitter data can take 24 hours or more.

Want a backup copy of your Twitter data—tweets, follower info, and all? Requesting an archive is a quick five-minute process.

How to download your Twitter data Downloading your Twitter data will give you access to a file of account information, history, activity, interests, ad data and apps and devices.