How to change or reset your X password
You can reset a forgotten X password by email or text message, or change it from Settings and privacy when you're logged in. This guide covers both, explains what to do if you can't get the reset code, and shares simple ways to keep your X account secure.
Whether you've forgotten your X (formerly Twitter) password or just want a stronger one, it only takes a couple of minutes to sort out. Below are the steps to reset a forgotten password, change it while you're logged in, and fix the most common problems.
How to reset your X password if you forgot it
- Go to the sign-in page on x.com or open the X app.
- Select Forgot password?
- Enter the email address, phone number or username on your account. If several accounts share your phone number, use your email or username instead.
- Choose where you want the reset code sent.
- Enter the code on the reset page and select Submit. The code expires after 60 minutes.
- Create a new password when prompted.
You can also get the code by text message if your account has a phone number. Accounts that use login verification (X's two-factor authentication) can only reset by email.
How to change your X password while logged in
- Open the menu and select Settings and privacy.
- Select Your account, then Change your password.
- Enter your current password, then your new password twice.
- Select Save.
You can also go straight to x.com/settings/password. Changing or resetting your password signs you out of every other active session, which is useful if you think someone else has been in your account.
What to do if you can't get the reset code
- Check your spam or junk folder for the email.
- Make sure you're using the email or phone number that's actually on the account.
- Wait a few minutes before requesting another code, as repeated requests can be blocked for a while.
- If you no longer have access to the email or phone on the account, contact X Support through its help center.
How to choose a strong X password
- Use at least 12 characters with a mix of words, numbers and symbols.
- Never reuse a password from another account. If one site is breached, attackers try the same login everywhere.
- Store it in a password manager instead of a note or spreadsheet.
- Turn on two-factor authentication so a password alone isn't enough to get in.
Why brand accounts need more than a new password
For brands, the bigger risk is a shared password. When a social team, agency and freelancers all know the same X login, every person is a way in for an attacker, and changing the password means updating everyone. That's how many brand X accounts get hacked and used to push crypto scams to their followers.
Protect your brand's X account
Spikerz replaces shared X passwords with secure, web-based 2FA for teams, shows you exactly who has access, and alerts you to suspicious logins. If an intruder gets in, Spikerz can log them out and rotate the password. Book a consultation to see how it works for your team.
