How to recover a Twitter account

It is common for some users to lose access to their account, either because they have not used it for a long time, or because they have lost their login data. However, social network has some alternatives that allow you to recover a Twitter account.

How to recover Twitter account
How to recover Twitter account


Recover Account from Application in Android / iOS

Twitter has the recovery method through its mobile application. Here are the steps to recover an account from Android / iOS:

  • Open the application.
  • Click on " Login ", located at the bottom of the screen.
  • Click on “ Forgot your password ” located just below the form.
How to recover Twitter account
How to recover Twitter account


  • Enter your email address, phone number, or username. Click on " Search ".
  • A screen will appear “ How do you want to reset your password? "And 2 methods will appear below:

  1. Phone number (it will only display the last 2 digits of your number, to help you identify it): a code will be sent to you via SMS.
  2. E-mail address (partially hidden): a link will be sent to the address by e-mail.

  • Verification of identity: if you have chosen the SMS method, you must enter the code in the form and if you have chosen via email, you must click on the link that will appear in the body of the email received.
  • Done! You will have successfully recovered your Twitter account. Remember to choose a new password with uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols, it will make the account more secure.

Clarification: it is very important to always use real recovery data, i.e. use an email that you have access to and the same with your phone number, avoid losing or getting stolen your Twitter account!


Recover Twitter Account from Mobile Browser

In case you have not downloaded the official Twitter application for smartphones, you can perform the process directly from your web browser. Here are the steps to recover an account from your web browser:

  • Go to https://twitter.com/account/begin_password_reset.
  • Enter the username, email address, or phone number you used when registering.
  • Methods to restore access to your account

  1. Phone number (the last 2 numbers of your phone line will be displayed, so you can identify it): you will receive a code via SMS.
  2. E-mail address (some characters will appear to help you identify it): you will receive a link by e-mail to your mailbox.

  • Verification: if you have chosen the SMS method, you will have to enter the code and if the method was email, you will have to click on the link that will appear in the Twitter email.
  • With both methods, it is possible to change the password by entering a new one and confirming it.
  • Done! The account will be restored.


Recover Twitter Accounts Without Mail

Although we have already said this in the previous sections, we make this section specific in case you are reading fast and do not realize how to recover your Twitter password without the email.

It is as simple as checking the box to recover the account via SMS in the two options offered by Twitter to send the recovery link.

So get down to business, you are ready to do it.


Recover Twitter the account from the PC

In case you cannot access your account because you do not remember your password, you can regain access, even if you do not have the official application installed or you do not have access from a mobile phone. Here are the procedures for recovering your account from a PC

  • Go to https://twitter.com/account/begin_password_reset.
  • Enter the username, email, or phone number used in your account profile.
  • Restore access to your Twitter account:
  1. Phone number (you will see the last 2 numbers of your number, it will help you identify it): check that Twitter has sent you a code via SMS.
  2. E-mail address (you will see some characters to help you identify it): check that you have received an e-mail, you will see a link within the message.
  • Verification of ownership: if you have used the SMS, you will receive a code that you will have to enter to continue and if you have chosen the email, you will have to click on the link that will appear in the email received.
  • In both cases, it is possible to change the password by entering a new one and confirming it.
  • Fantastic! The Twitter account has been recovered.