Some people cut back their "internet time" to improve their mental health. Some are even removing email addresses or social media accounts entirely.
And then there are the extremists -- those who wish to wipe away any records of their online existence since the beginning of time.
Good luck.
The internet never forgets.
But this article might give you some tips if you still want to try to erase yourself from the internet.
Achieving total erasure isn't easy or fast, but you can make your internet identity disappear with persistent effort and ongoing determination. Deleting your Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Twitter, and other social media accounts is a great first step, but there's plenty more to do.
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