How To Find Someone on Twitter by Phone Number
Finding your friends on Twitter is typically done by searching for their usernames. However, what if you want to connect with them quickly, without the hassle of searching? If you know their phone number, there’s another way to find their Twitter profile.
It’s simple, but keep in mind that this method only works if your friend allows others to find them using their phone number. If that’s not the case, you can try searching for them using their email address or name. If all else fails, reach out to your friend and ask for their username.
How to Find Someone on Twitter by Phone Number
Years ago, providing and verifying a phone number on Twitter wasn’t necessary, as an email address was sufficient. However, for enhanced security, a phone number is now almost mandatory. It is used for two-factor authentication, ensuring that only authorized users can access their accounts.
If your friend has enabled the option to be found using their phone number on Twitter, and you’ve synced your contacts with your Twitter account, their profile will appear automatically if their phone number is saved on your device.
To do this, follow these steps:
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Open the Twitter app on your phone, tablet, or any device where the phone number is saved.
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Click on your profile picture in the top-left corner.
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Go to “Settings & Support.”
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Click on “Settings and privacy.”
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Find “Privacy and safety” and tap on it.
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Tap on “Discoverability and contacts.”
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Toggle on the “Sync address book contacts” option.
If your friend still doesn’t show up after following these steps, they may have disabled the option to be found using their phone number. In that case, reach out to them and ask for their Twitter username or the link to their account.
How to Stop People From Finding You on Twitter by Phone Number
Did you know that hackers and spammers can save random phone numbers on their phones and use social media platforms like Twitter to find out who owns those numbers? If you value your privacy and want to keep your phone number and identity secure, it’s better to disable this option.
Disabling the ability for others to find you using your phone number is similar to the process mentioned earlier. However, you can manage your discoverability not just on your mobile phone, but also on a computer or mobile browser.
Simply go to www.twitter.com, log in to your account, and follow these steps:
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Open Twitter in a browser or the Twitter app.
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Go to “Settings and privacy.”
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Click on the “Privacy and safety” option.
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Select “Discoverability and contacts.”
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Under “Discoverability,” turn off the option “Let others find you using your phone number.”
You can also turn off the option “Let others find you by your email address” if you prefer not to be found using your email address. This option is located just above the phone number in the same section.
Conclusion
Twitter stands out among other social media platforms because it allows users to express their thoughts and share their feelings in 280 characters or less. The platform thrives on quick interactions and offers a space for rants and random thoughts.
Twitter is an excellent platform for friends who want to engage with each other privately through direct messages or publicly by replying, tweeting, liking, or retweeting. If you haven’t followed your friends yet, you can simply sync your contacts to easily find and connect with them on Twitter.
To sync your address book, go to your account’s “Discoverability and contacts” settings.
