How to Update Email on Twitter
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How to Update Email on Twitter: With Twitter having more than 500 million users worldwide, the social networking platform is an excellent way for businesses to get exposure and for individuals to keep their friends and family informed about what is going on in their lives. Although Twitter is very easy to use, there are a few steps that must be taken to update and secure your account. If you are new to Twitter, or if you have used it for a while but nobody really knows who you are, it’s important to get the ball rolling with a good profile photo and meaningful username. If you are ready to take your Twitter account to the next level, read this article to learn how to update and secure your account.
How to Change Your Twitter Email Address on iPhone?
Updating your email address which is attached to your Twitter account is a good step in improving your account security. If you want to change or update your Twitter email address on your iPhone, here’s what you should do.
Navigate to the Twitter app on your mobile
Log into your account
Tap on your profile on the top left corner on your mobile device
Then scroll to settings and privacy and tap on it
Tap on account
Tap on account information
Tap on email
Type in your email address and tap done
Note: Twitter only gives room for one email to be associated with one Twitter account at a time. Do not forget that Twitter will send a confirmation mail to your newly added email and click on the link in your email to confirm your email address.
How to Change Twitter Email Address on Android?
Go to your Twitter account
Tap on your profile on the top left corner on your mobile device
Then scroll to settings and privacy and tap on it
Tap on account
Tap on account information.
Tap on email
Insert your new email address and tap on done
Note: one email address can only be associated to one Twitter account. Also, do not forget you will be sent a confirmation mail to your newly added email, click on the link in your email to confirm your email.
How to Change Twitter Email Address Using Mac Book, Windows and Chromebook?
Navigate to Twitter on your web browser
Log into your Twitter account
Click on more, which is by the left on your notifications timeline (below menu)
Then it displays few options, click on settings and privacy
Click on your account
Click on account information. Note most times it requires a password
Below account information click on the email
Type in your email address in the field required and click on save.
Note: do not forget you will be sent a confirmation mail to your newly added email, click on the link in your email to confirm your email.
How to Update Phone Number on Twitter?
Having a phone number attached to your Twitter account is very useful, it improves your account security, plus you will get additional benefits in having control over your account like;
Account securing: attaching your phone number to your Twitter account gives you access to security features like login verification which helps you build an extra layer of security for your Twitter account.
Account recovery: once you’ve linked your phone number to your Twitter account, it makes it easier for you to get back your account if you have loose access to your account.
Easy access to friends and contacts: with your phone number associated to your Twitter account, you can easily connect with friends, people and contact you know, provided they have saved your phone number as a contact.
How to Update Phone Number on Twitter Using a Mobile Phone?
If you want to update your phone number on your Twitter account, here’s how to update it.
Log in your Twitter account
Navigate to settings and privacy which is below menu
Tap on account
Tap on account information
Tap on the phone number and select update number
Type in your phone number in the empty field and tap on next
Then you will be sent a verification code on the phone number you just entered
Enter the verification code and tap ok.
How to Change or Add a Phone Number on Twitter Using an iPhone?
Log in your Twitter account
Navigate to settings and privacy which is below menu
Tap on account
Tap on account information
Tap on phone number and tap on add number
Input your phone number in the space and tap on next
Twitter will send a verification code to the phone number you entered
Enter the verification code and tap verify
How to Add a Phone Number on Twitter Using Mac Book, Windows and Chromebook?
Open twitter on a web browser
Log into your account
Click on more, which is by the left on your notifications timeline (below menu)
Click on settings and privacy
Click on your account
Below your account, click on account information
Click on phone
Click on add phone number. Note most times it requires a password
Enter your phone number in the empty field and tap on next
You will be sent a verification code on the phone number you just entered
Enter the verification code and click activate phone.
How Do I Check My Email Address on Twitter?
Most people might have forgotten the email address they used to sign up a Twitter account if you don’t remember the email you used in signing up for your Twitter account. Here’s how to check the email address associated with your Twitter account.
Navigate to the Twitter app on your mobile
Log into your account
Tap on your profile on the top left corner on your mobile device
Then scroll to settings and privacy and tap on it
Tap on account
Tap on account information
Tap on email to view the email address associated with your account, if it’s yours.
If it’s not yours tap to update email.
How to Secure Your Twitter Account
One important thing you should know with Twitter is that you can communicate with anyone on the platform, not only your immediate friends but also for wider conversations. It’s essential to secure your Twitter account to avoid harassment and abuses. There are ways you can protect your account from threats and spam.
If you want to secure your Twitter account, here are recommended things you need to do.
Use a strong and unique password
Avoid clicking of unknown suspicious links
Always check and review security mail sent by Twitter
Protect Your Tweets
Your tweet should be visible to those who follow you. To enable this feature
navigate to your setting and privacy
Select privacy and safety
Below privacy and safety select audience and tagging
Then check the box next to protect your tweets
Once you’ve enabled this, your tweet will not be visible to non-followers
Disable Discoverability
Must’s times this often comes off by default, but if don’t know if it’s on or off. Here’s how to do so.
Go to settings and privacy
Select privacy and safety
On the section of privacy and safety select discoverability and contacts
Uncheck the box close to the following options displayed
Disable Direct Messaging
To disable direct message
Go to settings and privacy
Select privacy and safety
Below privacy select direct message
Uncheck the box next to the displayed options you want to turn off under direct message
Enable Two-Factor Authentication
To enable this feature follow the steps below
How to Enable Two Factors Authentication on Your Twitter Account?
Enabling two factors authentication on your Twitter gives your account an extra layer of security. With this feature you can use security code, instead of only entering your password to log into your account, also this feature helps secure and makes sure only you could gain access to your account.
To enable this feature on your Twitter account, they are two ways to sign up for two factors: authentication via text message and an authentication app. If you want to set this feature up and you are not sure about what steps to take, do not worry you are covered, just follow this few steps and you will get it done;
How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication Using an iPhone?
Navigate to your top menu
Tap on settings and privacy
Tap on account, and also tap on security
Select two factors authentication
They are two ways to enable two-factor authentication; via authentication app and text message
To Enable Two Factors Authentication via Text Message on an iPhone?
Tap on the slider right next to the slider to text message
Note carefully read the overview instruction before you proceed
Tap on next to proceed
Enter your Twitter account password and tap on verify. Note you will be sent a verification code via the phone number you added to your Twitter account.
Enter the verification code you just received
Once you have entered the code you will see a confirmation screen with a backup code. Note ensure to save or screenshot the backup code display on your screen, it will be useful to access your account if you change or misplace your mobile number.
Tap on got it to complete the setup.
Note if you log in your Twitter account on twitter.com, mobile.twitter.com or Twitter for IOS. You will receive a six-digit code which will be texted to your phone during the login.
How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication via an Authentication App?
To enable this feature via an authentication app, tap on the slider right next to authentication app
Ensure to read the overview instruction before proceeding
Tap on start to proceed Note you might be required to enter the Twitter password.
Enter password and tap on verify
Ensure to link your authentication app to your Twitter account by scanning the QR code, if you do not have any authentication app installed on your device, you’ll need to have one. (1 password or google authenticator etc)
Once you have scanned the QR code, tap on next to proceed
Now enter the code generated by the authentication app and tap on verify
After verifying you will see a confirmation screen
Tap on got it to end setup.
Note as you have set up your authentication app you can view and use codes to log into your Twitter account.
How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication Using a Computer?
Open twitter on a web browser
Log into your account
Click on more, which is by the left on your notifications timeline (below menu)
Click on settings and privacy
Select security and account access
Click on security
Click on two factors authentication
To Set up Two-Factor Authentication via Text Message
Click on the box next to text message
Ensure to read the overview before proceeding
Enter your Twitter account password and tap on verify. Note you will be sent a verification code via the phone number you added to your Twitter account.
Enter the verification code you just received on your mobile phone
Once you have entered the verification code you will see a confirmation screen with a backup code. Ensure to screenshot or save the backup code, you might need it if you lose your phone number.
Finally, click on got it to complete process
Set up Two-Factor Authentication via an App Using a Computer
Click on the checkbox right next to authentication app
Note read instruction before proceeding
Click on start to proceed
Enter your Twitter account password and tap on verify. Note you will be sent a verification code via the phone number you added to your Twitter account.
Enter the verification code you just received on your mobile phone
Open the authentication app linked to your Twitter account to scan the QR code with your camera. If you do not have any authentication app installed on your device, you’ll need to have one. (1 password or Google authenticator etc)
Once you have scanned the QR code, tap on next to proceed
Now enter the code generated by the authentication app and tap on verify
A confirmation screen will be displayed on the computer
Click on got it to finish the process
How to Disable Two Factors Authentication Using a Mobile Device?
To disable two-factor authentication using a mobile device, here’s what you should do.
Navigate to your top menu
Tap on settings and privacy
Tap on account, and tap on security
Select two factors authentication
To disable two factors authentication
Tap on the slider right next to the two factors authentication method you want to turn off
Ensure to tap on turn of twice to confirm.
How to Disable Two Factors Authentication Using a Computer?
If you want to disable this feature, here’s how to do it.
Open twitter on a web browser
Log into your account
Click on more, which is by the left on your notifications timeline (below menu)
Click on settings and privacy
Select security and account access
Click on security
Select two factors authentication
Click on the box to uncheck the two-factor authentication method you would like to turn off