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A beginner's guide to creating a personal X, formerly known as Twitter, account on desktop or mobile
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Do you want to sign up for an X, formerly known as Twitter, account but don't know where to start? Whether this is your first account or you want to make a second, private account, you'll be able to do so in just a few minutes. You can use your email or phone number to create an account. This can be done from a web browser or the X mobile app. This wikiHow will show you how to sign up for X using your computer, iPhone, or Android.

How do you make a new Twitter account?

Go https://twitter.com/i/flow/signup in a web browser. Enter a name, number/email, and date of birth to begin. On the mobile app, tap "Create account," then enter a name, number/email, and date of birth to begin.

Method 1
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Using a Computer

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  1. Go https://twitter.com/i/flow/signup in your web browser. You can also go to https://twitter.com and click Sign up at the bottom of the page.[1]
  2. This will begin the account creation process.
    • You can also select Sign up with Google or Sign up with Apple to login with those accounts instead.
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  3. This can be a display name, pseudonym, or your real name.
  4. If you'd rather use an email, click Use email instead in blue underneath the Phone field. The field will change accordingly.
    • If the phone number or email address is already being used, you'll see a warning.
  5. This won't be shown on your profile unless you change your privacy settings. Click Month, Day, and Year to select the appropriate date.
  6. X uses this data to customize your experience.
    • Check the box to allow tracking, or uncheck the box to disable it.
  7. You'll see fields with Name, Email, and Date of birth. They should have a green checkmark arrow next to them.
    • If you see a red x, revise the information in the field.
  8. This is the blue button at the bottom.
  9. If you used your phone number, you'll receive a text with your code. If you used an email address, you'll receive an email with your code.
  10. As with all passwords, make sure to create a secure password that you can remember.
  11. Click the camera icon to upload a picture from your computer or click Skip for now to do it later.
  12. X will automatically generate a username based on your information. You can enter your own, or click Skip for now to use the generated username.
    • If you entered your own, click Next.
  13. You'll need to complete these steps or skip them so X can personalize your dashboard.
    • Allow notifications (optional). You can click Allow notifications to stay up-to-date on activity, or click Skip for now to set it later.
    • Select three topics of interest from the list, then click Next.
    • Follow at least one X user from the list, then click Next.
    • You'll be taken to your X feed. You can now use X to send Tweets or connect with others.
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Using the Mobile App

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  1. Open the X app. X is available for iOS in the App Store and for Android in the Google Play Store.
  2. You can also tap Continue with Google or Continue with Apple to login with those accounts instead.
    • If you're already logged into an account, you can create another account without logging out.
      • Tap your profile picture in the top-left corner.
      • Tap the person+ icon in the top-right of the panel.
      • Tap Create a new account.
  3. This can be a display name, pseudonym, or your real name.
  4. When you tap the box, you'll be prompted to enter your phone number. Tap Use email instead above your keyboard to enter an email address.
    • If the phone number or email address is already being used, you'll see a warning.
  5. This won't be shown on your profile unless you change your privacy settings. Tap Month, Day, and Year to select the appropriate date.
  6. X uses this data to customize your experience.
    • Toggle the box on to allow tracking, or toggle the box off to disable it.
  7. You'll see fields with Name, Email, and Date of birth. They should have a green checkmark arrow next to them.
    • If you see a red x, revise the information in the field.
  8. This is the blue button at the bottom.
  9. If you used your phone number, you'll receive a text with your code. If you used an email address, you'll receive an email with your code.
  10. Make sure to use a strong password.
  11. Click the camera icon to upload a picture from your device or click Skip for now to do it later.
  12. X will automatically generate a username based on your information. You can enter your own, or tap Skip for now to use the generated username.
    • If you entered your own, tap Next.
  13. You'll need to complete these steps or skip them so X can personalize your dashboard.
    • Allow contacts (optional). Tap Continue to receive the pop-up menu. Tap OK to allow X to access your contacts or Don't Allow to decline.
    • Select three topics of interest from the list, then tap Next.
    • Follow at least one X user from the list, then tap Next.
    • You'll be taken to your X feed. You can now use X on your mobile device.
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    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.
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    How do I choose a good Twitter handle?
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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.
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    What information do they ask for when you sign up for Twitter?
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    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.
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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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