How to Set Up Easy Twitter Account

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   Open the Twitter website. Go to https://twitter.com/ in your computer's web browser.

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   Click Sign Up . It's a blue button in the middle of the page. This will take you to the Twitter sign-up page.

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   Enter your name. Type your name into the "Name" text box. The name you choose does not have to be your real name, it can be a pseudonym or the name of your organization (if applicable.)

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   Type in your phone number. Do so in the "Phone" text box.^[1]

   • If you want to use an email address instead, click the Use email instead link below the "Phone" text box, then enter an email address.^[2] Be sure that the email address you enter is the one that you want associated with your account.

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   Click Next . It's in the upper-right side of the page.

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   Click Sign up . This option is in the middle of the page.

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   Verify your phone number. Skip this step if you used an email address to sign up. If you used a phone number to sign up for Twitter, you'll need to verify it by doing the following:

   • Click OK when prompted.
   • Open your phone's Messages app.
   • Open the text message from Twitter.
   • Review the six-digit code in the message.
   • Enter the six-digit code into the text box on Twitter.
   • Click Next to continue.

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   Create a password. Type a password into the "You'll need a password" text box, then click Next to confirm your password.

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   Select interests. Scroll through the list of topics and click each topic in which you're interested.

   • You can also just click Skip for now at the top of the window. If you do this, skip the next step.

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    Click Next . It's in the top-right side of the page.

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    Select people to follow. Check the box next to each recommended account you'd like to follow.

    • If you don't want to follow anyone right now, just click Skip for now and skip the next step.

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    Click Follow . It's in the top-right side of the page. Doing so will add the selected accounts to your "Following" tab; at this point, your Twitter feed will load.

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    Confirm your email address. If you used an email address to set up your Twitter account, you'll need to confirm it at this point before you can use any advanced Twitter features:

    • Open your email address' inbox.
    • Click the email from Twitter.
    • Click the confirmation link in the email.

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1. 1

   Download the Twitter app. If you don't already have Twitter installed on your iPhone or Android, you can download it for free from the App Store (iPhone) or the Google Play Store (Android).

2. 2

   Open Twitter. Tap Open in your smartphone's app store, or tap the Twitter app icon.

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   Tap Get started . It's in the middle of the page. Doing so opens the Twitter sign-up form.

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   Enter your name. Type your name into the "Name" text box near the top of the page. This name can be a pseudonym or the name of your organization (if applicable.)

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   Enter your phone number. Tap the "Phone or email" text box, then type in your smartphone's phone number.

   • If you'd rather use an email address, tap Use email instead below the "Phone" text box, then type in the email address you'd like to use.

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   Tap Next . It's in the lower-right side of the form.

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   Tap Sign up . You'll see this option at the bottom of the screen.

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   Verify your phone number. Skip this step if you used an email address to sign up. If you used a phone number to sign up for Twitter, you'll need to verify it by doing the following:

   • Tap OK when prompted.
   • Open your phone's Messages app.
   • Open the text message from Twitter.
   • Review the six-digit code in the message.
   • Enter the six-digit code into the text box on Twitter.
   • Tap Next to continue.

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   Enter a password. Type in the password that you want to use for your Twitter account, then tap Next to proceed. Using a strong, yet easy-to-remember password is recommended.

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    Sync your contacts with Twitter if you like. To allow Twitter to access your contacts, tap Sync contacts, then follow the on-screen instructions (depending on your smartphone or tablet, this step will vary).

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    Select interests. Scroll through the list of topics and tap each one in which you're interested.

    • You can also just tap Skip for now at the top of the window. If you do this, skip the next step.

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    Tap Next . It's near the bottom of the screen.

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    Follow people. Tap each recommended account you want to follow.

    • Again, you can tap Skip for now and skip the next step if you desire.

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    Tap Follow . You'll see this at the bottom of the screen. Doing so will add the selected accounts to your "Following" list.

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    Complete Twitter setup. Depending on your smartphone, you may be asked if you want to allow notifications, turn on GPS access, and/or let Twitter access your photos. Once you complete this section of the setup, you'll be taken to your Twitter feed where you can begin enjoying your new account.

    • You can simply tap Don't Allow or Not now on each of these prompts to deny Twitter access to these features.

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• Question

  What is a good username for a business?

  

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  Expert Answer

  Use your business's name as your Twitter username. If that name isn't available, add an underscore, or try shortening parts of your business profile.

• Question

  How do I choose a good Twitter handle?

  

  A.J. Aldana is a social media specialist who has been using platforms such as Tik Tok, Instagram, and YouTube for over 5 years. A.J. has worked with brands to curate content that has garnered thousands of interactions for various social media campaigns and is passionate about contributing to innovative and trending articles on wikiHow. He holds a BS in Product Design from Stanford University.

  

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  Keep your username as close to your real name as possible if you'd like to maintain your own personal brand and identity. If you'd rather stay anonymous, create a handle based on your passions, interests, or something else unique to you.

• Question

  What information do they ask for when you sign up for Twitter?

  

  A.J. Aldana is a social media specialist who has been using platforms such as Tik Tok, Instagram, and YouTube for over 5 years. A.J. has worked with brands to curate content that has garnered thousands of interactions for various social media campaigns and is passionate about contributing to innovative and trending articles on wikiHow. He holds a BS in Product Design from Stanford University.

  

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  Expert Answer

  When you log into Twitter and press "Sign Up," you have to give them either a phone number or an email, as well as your date of birth.

• Question

  Can I make more than one Twitter account?

  

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  Staff Answer

  Yes, this is possible and okay to do. However, you can only be signed into one Twitter account per browser at any time. To make more than your current account, you can "Add an Existing Account" from your profile icon. Once you have more than one account, you can toggle between your different accounts using a long-press on the profile icon, or switch between accounts from the top menu.

• Question

  What Twitter is for?

  

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  Twitter is a form of social media and networking that allows you to share your own messages, read other people's updates and keep informed of current news items and happenings. Twitter works by leaving short messages known as "tweets" with your followers, and in turn you read the tweets of persons, celebrities and companies of interest to you. Twitter is a useful way to find recent information quickly (such as during emergency events), keep updated on your favorite people's movements and stay connected with people and issues you care about.

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  Why the emphasis on tweets being "clever"?

  

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  This is really no different than requiring any online writing to be interesting and engaging. Clever or engaging tweets seek to capture people's attention and thus are more likely to be shared around by followers and others beyond your own followers. What is and is not clever is very subjective, however, and really there is no need to try to make every tweet clever or quote-worthy; Twitter is what you want it to be and unless you're doing marketing for your own or a company brand, it's less important to be clever than it is to connect with your crowd in the way that works best for you.

• Question

  How do I know who is following me?

  

  Check your "Followers" list from your profile.

• Question

  How can I change my username on my Twitter account?

  

  Go to Twitter and log in. Go to your Profile Page and add in 'twitter.com/your_name. Click on the Edit Profile button. Click on your username. Delete old text and type new one. Now click to Save Changes.

• Question

  Is it safe to start a Twitter account?

  

  Yes, but be aware of cyberbullying. If you are very sensitive, you might want to be aware of this. In your case, Twitter would be safe for your computer, but it may not be safe for your feelings.

• Question

  How do I send a Tweet?

  

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  Community Answer

  To send a tweet, you must be logged in your account. There is a tweet button with a flash strike. Click on that and type whatever you want. When you are finished, click the tweet button below and wait for a second. Then, your tweet will be posted.

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• Non-app users can still access Twitter via a smartphone's web browser.

• If you ever experience an issue with Twitter that can only be resolved by getting help from Twitter itself, see How to Contact Twitter to know what to do.

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• Twitter has bare minimum software requirements if you want to install the app on your smartphone. If your smartphone isn't running the proper operating system version, you won't be able to install Twitter.

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1. Go to Twitter.com.
2. Click Sign Up.
3. Enter your name, phone number, and birthday.
4. Click Next.
5. Click Sign up.
6. Verify your phone number.
7. Create a password.
8. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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