Change your Twitter password from your account settings

To change your Twitter password, log into your account, open the menu in the top left corner, and select Settings and privacy. From there, go to Security and account access, then Security, and you'll see Password listed. Click it, enter your current password, type your new password twice, and click Change password. The whole process takes about two minutes.

Twitter will ask you to confirm the change by sending a verification code to the email address on your account. Check your inbox (including spam folders) for an email from Twitter, enter that code when prompted, and you're done. If you don't receive the code within a few minutes, you can request a new one.

After you change your password, Twitter will sign you out of all other sessions — meaning any phone, tablet, or computer where you were logged in will need your new password to stay connected. This is a security feature, not a glitch. You'll be signed in on the device you used to make the change.

Key Takeaways

  • Your password change takes effect immediately across all devices and apps where you use Twitter.
  • Twitter sends a verification code to your registered email address to confirm the change is really you.
  • You will be signed out everywhere except the device you used to change the password, and you'll need to sign back in with your new password.
  • A strong password includes uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols, and is at least 8 characters long.
  • If you forget your password after changing it, you can reset it using your email address or phone number on the Twitter login page.

When to change your Twitter password

Change your password if you think someone else knows it, if you've used the same password on multiple websites and one of those sites had a breach, or if you haven't changed it in over a year. You should also change it if you've logged into Twitter on a public computer or a borrowed device.

If you suspect your account has been hacked — for example, you see tweets you didn't write or your followers have changed — change your password immediately. Then go to Settings and privacy > Security and account access > Sessions and review the list of devices and apps that have access to your account. Remove anything you don't recognize.

Create a password that's hard to guess

A strong Twitter password is at least 12 characters long and includes uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols like ! @ # $ or %. Avoid using your name, username, birth date, or common words. Don't use a password you've used on other websites, because if one site gets hacked, attackers will try that same password everywhere.

If you have trouble remembering a complex password, use a password manager like Bitwarden, 1Password, or KeePass. These programs store your passwords in an encrypted vault and fill them in automatically when you log in. You only have to remember one strong master password to unlock the vault.

What to do if you can't access your email to verify the change

If you don't receive the verification code from Twitter, first check your spam and promotions folders — sometimes legitimate emails end up there. Wait a few minutes and request a new code. If you still don't receive it, the email address on your Twitter account may be outdated or no longer active.

If that's the case, you'll need to update your email address before you can change your password. Go to Settings and privacy > Your account > Account information > Email, enter a current email address you can access, and confirm the change. Then you can proceed with changing your password.

Signing back in on your devices after a password change

After you change your password, the device you used to make the change will stay signed in. On any other phone, tablet, or computer, you'll see a message asking you to sign in again. Tap or click the sign-in prompt, enter your Twitter username or email, and type your new password.

If you use Twitter apps on your phone (like the official Twitter app or a third-party client), you may need to sign out and sign back in manually. Open the app, go to settings, find the sign-out option, and then sign back in with your new password. This varies by app, so check the app's help section if you're not sure where the sign-out button is.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my password on the Twitter app instead of the website?

Yes. On the app, tap your profile picture in the top left, select Settings and privacy, then Security and account access > Security > Password. The steps are the same as on the website.

What if I forget my new password right after changing it?

Go to the Twitter login page and click Forgot password? Enter your email address or phone number, and Twitter will send you a link to reset it. You don't need to know your old password to do this.

Will changing my password log me out of third-party apps that use my Twitter account?

Not automatically. Third-party apps use a separate authorization system called OAuth, not your actual password. However, if you revoke access to an app in your Twitter settings, it will stop working. You can manage connected apps under Settings and privacy > Security and account access > Apps and sessions.

How often should I change my Twitter password?

There's no fixed rule, but security experts generally recommend changing it at least once a year, or sooner if you suspect a breach or use the same password elsewhere. If you use a unique, strong password and haven't seen signs of unauthorized access, yearly is reasonable.