How to Sign Into X (Twitter) + Troubleshooting

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Use the Twitter login to log in to X on your computer, phone, or tablet
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X, formerly known as Twitter, is available to use on your desktop computer or mobile device. You can easily log in with your phone number, email, or username. If you want to manage more than one X account at once, you have the option to "Add an existing account". This allows for easy swapping between the two. This wikiHow will show you how to log in to Twitter or X using your computer, iPhone, or Android device.

To log in to your Twitter (X) account, go to the X website or open the X mobile app. Select Sign in , and enter your email address, phone number, or username and password. If needed, select Forgot password? to reset your password.

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Using the Website

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  1. Go to the X website in a web browser. You can use any supported browser, such as Safari, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or another browser.
  2. This can be found at the center of the page. If you don't have an account, you can select Create account , Sign up with Google , or Sign up with Apple to create one .
    • If you are already logged into an X account, click the "•••" next to your profile at the bottom-left corner.
      • Click Log out @(username) to sign out, or click Add an existing account to log into multiple accounts at once.
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  3. You can also click Sign in with Google or Sign in with Apple if you created an X account with your Gmail or Apple ID.
  4. If you've forgotten your password, click the Forgot password? link. You will be asked to enter your email address, X username, or phone number to begin the password reset process. [1]
  5. This is the white button at the bottom of the pop-up window. If you entered your login information correctly, you will be taken to your X home page, where you will see the most recent posts from the people you follow.
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Using the Mobile App

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  1. This looks like a white X with a black background. When you start X for the first time, you will be given the option to create a new account or sign in with an existing account. If you are using a Google device, you may be asked if you would like to create a new account with your Google address.
  2. This button is located at the bottom of the login page. If you're already logged into an X account, you can sign out, or you can log in with a second (or more) X account.
    • To sign out, tap your profile picture in the top-left corner. Tap Settings and privacy > Your account > Account information > Log out .
    • To sign into another account, tap your profile picture in the top-left corner, and then tap the three-dot icon. Tap Add an existing account . You can also tap Create a new account to make a new one.
  3. If you have all three linked to your X account, use any one of them.
    • When you're finished, tap Next .
  4. If you've forgotten your password, click the Forgot password? link. You will be asked to enter your email address, X username, or phone number to begin the password reset process. [2]
  5. This is the button at the bottom of the screen. If you entered your login information correctly, you will be taken to your X home page, where you will see the most recent posts from the people you follow.
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Logging Into Other Sites

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  1. Many sites that allow comments on articles or other forms of community interaction allow you to sign in with your X account. This can save you time and keep the number of different profiles you have online to a minimum.
    • Make sure the site you are signing into is a trustworthy site. By connecting your X account, you could potentially be revealing personal information and connections.
  2. The functionality will vary from site to site, but generally, there will be a button with the X logo that you can use to log in with your X account.
    • This will only be available for sites that allow it. While there are lots of sites with X connectivity, there are plenty of sites that require you to create an account with them.
  3. When you choose to log in with X, a new window will appear. This window comes from X and displays what information the site will be able to access from your profile. Be sure to review this information before entering your login details.
  4. Once you've logged in with your X account, you can begin posting and interacting with the site. Generally, your username on the site will be the same as your X username, though some sites allow you to change it later.
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Troubleshooting

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  1. If you input the wrong email address, username, phone number, or password combination, you'll get an error message when trying to log in. If you don't remember your Twitter/X password, you can easily reset it on the login screen.
    • If you don't remember the email address you used, use the password reset function, but try different email addresses until you receive a reset code.
  2. If your login information is correct and you still can't log in, you may have corrupted data on your device. This can be fixed by clearing the cache on your device.
    • If you're using X in your web browser, clear your browser's cache .
    • On iPhone or iPad, delete the X app and download it again from the App Store .
    • On Android, open your Settings > Apps > X > Storage > Clear cache .
  3. Make sure you're running the latest version of the X app. Updates include the latest bug fixes.
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    I have a personal Twitter account but would also like to be able to tweet on my company's Twitter account. How do I log on to a different account than my own, and can I retweet from my account to another?
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    Check the wikiHow article Use TweetDeck for some tips on using TweetDeck to manage multiple accounts at the same time.
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    Go to Twitter.com and select "settings" and select "deactivate account."
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    Why would I start having trouble getting to my Twitter account page when it used to automatically come up on my tablet?
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    Try to sign out and re-sign in. If that does not work then it may be that your password has been changed or your settings are changed. Try getting a new password and check the settings on your tablet for any updated changes.
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      1. ↑ https://help.x.com/en/managing-your-account/forgotten-or-lost-password-reset
      2. ↑ https://help.x.com/en/managing-your-account/cant-log-in-on-x-mobile

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