4 Simple Ways to Stop Twitter Notifications on All Platforms

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Prevent X from sending notifications of any kind
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Getting too many annoying alerts? You can disable desktop and email locations from the X website on a computer; you can also disable mobile notifications on your smartphone or tablet if you have the X app installed. This wikiHow will show you how to stop Twitter (X) notifications on your iPhone, iPad, Android, or computer.

Quick Steps

  1. Tap the bell icon at the bottom.
  2. Tap the cog icon.
  3. Tap Preferences .
  4. Tap Push notifications and toggle it off.
  5. Tap SMS notifications and toggle it off.
  6. Tap Email notifications and toggle it off.
Method 1
Method 1 of 4:

Using the Mobile App

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  1. This looks like an x with a black background.
    • If you aren't already logged in, enter your email address, username, or phone number and password to do so now.
    • Once you mute notifications in the X app, you can also disable notifications on your iPhone/iPad or Android .
  2. This is at the bottom toolbar. The Notifications tab will open.
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  3. This is in the top-right corner.
  4. This is the second option.
  5. Tap Push notifications and toggle off every switch so it's grey. You can also tap Mentions and replies , Reweets , and Likes to toggle those off as well.
    • Tap the back arrow to return to the previous page.
  6. Tap SMS notifications and toggle off every switch so it's grey.
    • Tap the back arrow to return to the previous page.
    • If you don't have a phone number linked to your account, skip this step.
  7. Tap Email notifications and toggle off every switch so it's grey.
  8. Return to the Notifications page and tap Filters . Then, tap Muted Notifications . Toggle off every switch so it's grey. Tap Done .
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Method 2
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Using Desktop

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  1. Go to https://twitter.com/ in your computer's web browser. If you're logged into X, this will open your X feed.
    • If you aren't logged into X, you'll need to enter your email address (or X name, or phone number) and password in the upper-right side of the page and then click Log in .
  2. It's on the left side of the page next to a bell icon. Doing so opens a list of your recent X notifications.
  3. It looks like a gear in the upper right corner of the "Notifications" panel. Clicking this icon will take you to the Notifications section of the Settings menu.
  4. Click Filters , then Muted Notifications . Finally, check every box on this page to mute everything. This won't affect people who you follow, but it will prevent you from receiving annoying notifications from or about other people.
  5. To do this, click the back navigation arrow that's next to "Muted notifications" twice. You'll then be able to select Preferences .
  6. You'll find this on the right side of the page.
  7. Doing so prevents X from sending notifications to your email address.
    • You will still receive security alerts and other urgent emails from X, but other users' activity won't get pushed to your email address anymore.
  8. The arrow is at the top of the page next to "Email notifications," and clicking it once will bring you back to the notification types.
    • The push notifications act as alerts on your computer, so turning this off will disable those alerts.
  9. Doing so prevents X from sending you notifications when you're using a browser.
    • All the notifications you get from X will be muted or turned off after you've done this.
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Method 3
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Using iPhone or iPad

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  1. Tap the Settings app icon, which resembles a grey gear, on the Home Screen. [1]
  2. This option is near the top of the Settings page. [2]
  3. Since apps here are listed in alphabetical order, it'll be towards the bottom of the list.
  4. It's at the top of the page. The switch will turn white, signifying that you will no longer receive any notifications from X. [3]
    • You also won't see a red icon with a number next to it on the X app icon when you have unopened Twitter notifications.
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Method 4
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Using Android

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  1. Tap the Settings app icon, which resembles a gear, in the App Drawer. [4]
    • You can also open Settings by swiping down from the top of the screen and tapping the gear icon near the top of the resulting drop-down menu.
  2. It's near the middle of the page.
  3. You'll find this towards the bottom of the list.
  4. It's toward the bottom of the screen.
  5. You will no longer receive notifications or prompts from X. [5]
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    How do I clear my Twitter page?
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    Go to your account settings and click on deactivate my account at the bottom of the page. Read the account deactivation information. Click okay, and deactivate the account. Enter your password when prompted and verify that you want to deactivate your account.
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    Why do I get an email on my PC every time I log into Twitter on my phone?
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    It might be because Twitter doesn't recognize your phone and emails you to make sure that it's not a hacker. Don't fret though, usually in the email it gives instructions on how to make it a valid system of yours.
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    What should I do if I don't know which of my three old Twitter accounts the notification is sending to?
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    Access all of those accounts. If you forgot your password, get a new one. Check all your emails, and you'll find a way to access your account.
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      1. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/108781
      2. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/108781
      3. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/guide/iphone/iph7c3d96bab/ios
      4. ↑ https://support.google.com/android/answer/9079661?hl=en#zippy=%2Cturn-notifications-on-or-off-for-certain-apps
      5. ↑ https://support.google.com/android/answer/9079661?hl=en#zippy=%2Cturn-notifications-on-or-off-for-certain-apps

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      1. Open Twitter.
      2. Click the Notifications tab.
      3. Click the Settings icon.
      4. Mute notifications from people you don't follow.
      5. Return to the Notification Settings panel and click Preferences .
      6. Click Email notifications .
      7. Click the switch next to "Email notifications" to toggle it off.
      8. Click the back arrow and select Push notifications .
      9. Click the switch next to "Push notifications" to toggle it off.

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