Recovering Your Twitter Password

Using the password reset page

Using the X/Twitter login page

Navigate to the password reset page at https://twitter.com/account/begin_password_reset Enter your phone number, email, or Twitter username and click “Search.” Choose how you want to receive password reset instructions and click “Next.” If you chose email, head to your email inbox to look for an X/Twitter password reset request email. Enter the confirmation or verification code on the “Check your email” Twitter page and click “Verify.” On the “Reset your password” page, enter your new password twice and click the “Reset password” button to complete the process. On the next page, you’ll be asked to choose a reason for changing your password. There are three choices: forgot password; account may have been accessed by someone else; another reason. The final screen lets you know your password has been changed successfully.

Navigate to the Twitter login page at https://x.com/i/flow/login Enter your phone, email, or Twitter username Select “Forgot password?” Enter your email, phone number, or username on the “Find your X account” page and then click “Next.” On the “Where should we send a confirmation code” page, make sure the right method is selected and click “Next” to receive the code. If you chose email, look for a password reset request email from X/Twitter in your inbox. Enter the code on the “We sent you a code” page and click “Next” to create your new password on the “Choose a new password” page. Enter your new password twice before clicking the “Change password” button to complete the process. On the next page, you’ll be asked to choose a reason for changing your password. There are three choices: I forgot my password; there was suspicious activity on my account; I changed my password for a different reason. The final screen lets you know your password has been changed successfully.

To protect the integrity of the password reset process, be sure to check the “Password Reset Protect” box. Doing this ensures Twitter will require confirmation of your phone and email address before a password reset can commence.  

You’ll find this feature by navigating to Settings > Security and Account Access > Security. 

Using a Phone Number for Recovery and 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication) 

Adding a mobile phone number to your Twitter account allows for faster account recovery, should you lose access. 

Adding your phone number on your web browser: 

• Click the “More” icon and select “Settings and privacy” from the drop-down menu. 

• Click on Your account tab and choose “Account information.” 

• Select Phone from the drop-down menu. 

• Click “Add phone number and verify your password. Tap “Continue.” 

• You’ll get a code (via SMS text message) to your phone number. Enter it in the Verification code box and click “Activate phone.” 

Adding your phone via mobile app on Apple iOS and Android devices: 

• Navigate to account settings or “Settings & Privacy.” 

• Under “Your Account,” select “Account Information.” 

• Under “Phone,” select “Add.” 

• You’ll be prompted to confirm your password before proceeding. 

• After adding your number, you’ll receive a verification code via text. 

• Enter this code into the Twitter app and tap “Verify.” 

Your phone can also serve as a 2FA method, where you’ll receive an SMS text message with an authentication code to enter when you log in. 

While SMS-based MFA remains popular, it’s also vulnerable to SIM swapping and phishing attacks.  

Twitter currently supports two stronger 2FA methods:  

• Security key (like YubiKey) that inserts into your computer or syncs to your mobile device 

• Mobile authentication app like Google Authenticator, LastPass Authenticator, Duo Mobile, Authy, etc.)  

To add another layer of security to your Twitter account, read up on how to set up 2FA on Twitter here. 

Recovering Your Twitter Account Without Email or Phone Number 

Many people have asked, “Is it possible to recover your Twitter account without your email or phone number?” 

The short answer is no. 

If your phone number isn’t verified and you’ve lost access to your account’s email address, your best bet is to wait for account deactivation. 

This means you do nothing for 30 days, at which time your account will be deactivated due to inactivity. This frees up your username, which allows you to sign up again for a new account. 

If, however, you suspect your account has been hacked or compromised, your best bet is to contact Twitter Support. You can do this by navigating to the X Help Center and filling out this form: 

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