How to Change or Recover Your Password

How to change your password while you're logged in:

1. From your logged in account, click Settings in the upper right hand top navigation bar.
2. Click on the Password tab.
3. Enter your current password.
4. Choose your new password.
5. Save your changes by clicking Save changes.

How to send yourself a password reset via email:

1. Click the Forgot password? link. Or click here. 
2. Enter your email address or Twitter username.
3. Enter your mobile phone number, if prompted, in the format suggested. (Forgot your number? Contact support for assistance.)
4. Check your email inbox. Twitter will immediately send a message to your account's email address.
5. Click the reset link in that email.
6. Choose a new password. 

How to send yourself a password reset via SMS:

If your mobile number is connected to your account and you have enabled password resets via SMS in your Mobile settings, you may receive a password reset via SMS/text message.

1. On a computer, go to the Forgot password? page and enter your username (or email address).
2. Enter your mobile number.
3. Select Reset via phone.
4. Twitter will text you a six digit code that is valid for 15 minutes. 
5. Enter this code on the web. You will then be prompted to change your password.

Not receiving the SMS code?

• It may take up to a few minutes for you to receive the code.
• If you do not receive it after a few minutes, try texting HELP to your Twitter short code to ensure you are receiving SMS notifications from Twitter. If you do not receive anything back, please review our SMS troubleshooting page or use the email password reset option above. 

Still need help? Contact Support.