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How to Recover a Twitter Account Without Username and Password?

Published in X Account Recovery 3 mins read

Recovering your X (formerly Twitter) account when you don't have access to your username or password is often possible by utilizing alternative identification methods like a linked phone number. In situations where those methods are unavailable, contacting X Support directly becomes the necessary step. The key is to prove ownership of the account through other verified information.

1. Using a Linked Mobile Number for Password Reset

If you previously added a mobile phone number to your X account, this is often the most straightforward way to regain access without knowing your username or current password. X can send a password reset code directly to your registered mobile number via SMS (text message).

Steps to recover using a mobile number:

  1. Navigate to the X (Twitter) login page.
  2. Click on the "Forgot password?" link, typically located below the login fields.
  3. On the recovery screen, instead of entering your username or email, enter the mobile phone number associated with your account.
  4. Follow the prompts to receive a password reset code via SMS.
  5. Enter the received code on the X website or app when prompted.
  6. You will then be able to set a new password, effectively regaining access to your account.

This method allows you to bypass the need for your specific username or current password, as your phone number serves as the primary identifier for sending the reset link or code.

2. Contacting X (Twitter) Support

If you've exhausted other recovery options—meaning you've forgotten your password, lost access to the email address associated with your account, and do not have a mobile number linked to your account—your next step is to contact X Support. They may be able to assist you in verifying your identity and regaining access.

When to contact support:

  • You don't remember your password.
  • You no longer have access to the email address tied to your account.
  • There is no mobile number associated with your account that can be used for recovery.

Information that may be helpful when contacting support:

  • Any email addresses you think might have been associated with the account.
  • Any past usernames or display names you've used.
  • The approximate date you created the account.
  • Any recent tweets or direct messages you can recall, or specific followers/following accounts.
  • Details about the device you typically used to access the account.

You can usually find options to contact support through the X Help Center on their official website, typically under sections related to login issues or account access. Look for forms or contact options specifically for account access problems.

Summary of Recovery Options

Recovery Method Requirements Ideal For
Linked Mobile Number Mobile number associated with the account and accessible. Users who have a linked phone number but forgot their password or username.
Contacting X (Twitter) Support No linked email access, no linked mobile number, and forgotten password. Users with no other conventional recovery options who need direct assistance from X to verify account ownership.

For more detailed information on login and account access issues, you can visit the official X Help Center, for example, at help.x.com/en/managing-your-account/login-issues.


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