Change your password from Twitter's settings menu

Open Twitter in a web browser or the mobile app and sign in to your account. Go to Settings and privacy, then select Security and account access, then Security. You will see a section labeled Password with a Change password button. Click or tap it.

Twitter will ask you to enter your current password first. Type it in and select Next. Then enter your new password twice — once in the first field and again in the second field to confirm you typed it correctly. Your new password must be at least eight characters long. Twitter does not require special characters or numbers, but using a mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols makes your account harder to break into.

After you enter your new password twice, select Save password. Twitter will confirm the change and return you to your settings. You are now signed in with your new password. If you are signed into Twitter on other devices — a phone, tablet, or computer — you will need to sign in again on each one using your new password.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your password through Settings and privacy, then Security and account access, then Security on any device where you are already signed in.
  • Twitter requires your current password before you can set a new one, so you must remember it or use the password reset option if you are locked out.
  • Your new password must be at least eight characters long and should use a mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols for better security.
  • After you change your password, you will be signed out on all other devices and will need to sign in again with your new password.
  • If you cannot remember your current password, use the "Forgot password" option on the sign-in screen instead of trying to change it from settings.

What to do if you forgot your current password

If you do not remember your current password, you cannot use the change password option in settings. Instead, go to the Twitter sign-in page and select Forgot password? below the password field. Twitter will ask for the email address or phone number linked to your account.

Enter the email or phone number and select Search. Twitter will send a password reset link to that email address or a code to that phone number. Check your email inbox or text messages for the message from Twitter. Open the link or enter the code, and Twitter will let you create a new password without needing to know the old one.

Why you should change your password regularly

Changing your password every few months makes it harder for someone to use a stolen or guessed password to access your account. If you use the same password on multiple websites, changing it on Twitter protects your account even if another site was breached and passwords were leaked.

Change your password right away if you notice any of these signs: you see tweets you did not write, your followers or following list changed without your action, someone else is using your email address to sign into other accounts, or you received a notification that someone signed into your account from an unfamiliar location or device.

How to sign out of Twitter on other devices after changing your password

When you change your password, Twitter automatically signs you out on all devices except the one you used to make the change. However, if you want to sign out when ready on a specific device — such as a phone you no longer use or a shared computer — you can do that manually.

Go to Settings and privacy, then Security and account access, then Sessions. You will see a list of all devices currently signed into your account, with the date and approximate location of each one. Find the device you want to sign out and select Sign out next to it. That device will be signed out when ready and will need your password to sign in again.

Using a password manager to keep track of your new password

A password manager is a tool that stores your passwords securely so you do not have to remember them. Popular password managers include Bitwarden, 1Password, LastPass, and Dashlane. When you change your password on Twitter, you can save the new password in your password manager, and it will fill in your password automatically the next time you sign in.

Password managers also generate strong random passwords for you, which are much harder to guess or crack than passwords you create yourself. If you use the same password on multiple websites, a password manager lets you give each site a different password without having to memorize any of them. This means that if one website is breached, the stolen password only works on that one site.

What happens if someone else changes your password

If you try to sign in and your password no longer works, and you did not change it yourself, someone else may have accessed your account. Do not wait — go to the sign-in page and select Forgot password? when ready. Use the email address or phone number linked to your account to reset your password.

After you regain access, check your email address and phone number in your account settings to make sure they have not been changed. Go to Settings and privacy, then Account, then Email and Phone. If either one is different from what you remember, change it back right away. Then review your Sessions list to see if any unfamiliar devices are signed in, and sign them out.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to change my password if I think someone saw it?

Yes. Change your password when ready using the "Forgot password" option on the sign-in page, since you cannot use the settings method if you think someone else knows your current password. Then check your email address, phone number, and active sessions to make sure no one else has access to your account.

Will changing my password delete my tweets or followers?

No. Changing your password only changes how you sign in. Your tweets, followers, following list, and all other account information stay exactly the same. Only the password itself changes.

How long does it take for a new password to work on all my devices?

Your new password works when ready on the device where you changed it. On other devices, you will need to sign out and sign back in with your new password. This usually takes less than a minute once you enter the new password.

Can I use the same password I used before?

Twitter will not let you reuse a password you have used recently on that account. If you try to enter a password you used before, Twitter will show an error message asking you to choose a different password.

What if I change my password but still cannot sign in?

Try signing in on a different device or browser, since some devices cache old login information. Clear your browser's cache and cookies, then try again. If you still cannot sign in, contact Twitter's support team through the help center on their website.