How to Reset Forgotten Twitter Username and Password

Gideon Byron Published on July 29, 2026Password Tips3-min reading

Twitter is a unique social media. Unlike other social platforms, Twitter is a microblogging social media platform where individuals, organizations, and businesses can share and connect through messages and multimedia content with the public. All you need is a Twitter account for posting and sharing content on the platform. This guide shares what to do if you forgot your X (Twitter) password and how to reset password for Twitter in different situations.

In this article:

Part 1: How to Recover Twitter Password
Part 2: How to Reset Password for Twitter with Email or Phone Number
Part 3: How to Reset Twitter Password without Email or Phone Number

Part 1: How to Recover Twitter Password

Way 1: How to Retrieve Twitter Password on iPhone

Even if you forgot your X username and password, you can find them on your iPhone using imyPass iPhone Password Manager. It keeps all passwords you have logged in on your iOS device. Moreover, it allows you to back up your forgotten passwords to a computer.

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Here are the steps to retrieve your Twitter password on your iPhone:

Step 1

Connect to your iPhone

Run the password recovery software after you install it on your PC. There is another version for Mac. Connect your iPhone to your PC with a Lightning cable. If prompted, tap Trust on your screen to trust this PC.

Step 2

Retrieve X password

After your device is detected, click the Start button to start scanning passwords on your iPhone. When password scanning completes, select Web & App Password on the sidebar, and find the Twitter account on the list. Click the Eye button to retrieve the X password.

Step 3

Export Twitter password

Select the X password and other items you want to save, and click the Export button. Set the destination and confirm exporting your passwords.

Way 2: How to Recover X Password in Chrome

Another way to recover your Twitter password is by using the built-in password manager in your browser, such as Google Chrome. The precondition is that you have logged in to Twitter in Chrome.

Step 1

Open the Chrome browser.

Step 2

Click the Menu button, choose Settings, then Advanced.

Step 3

Click Password and forms, and choose Manage passwords.

Step 4

Find twitter.com under the Saved Passwords section.

Step 5

Click the More button with a three-dot icon and choose Details.

Step 6

Next, check the password in the Password field.

Part 2: How to Reset Password for Twitter with Email or Phone Number

When resetting your X password, you need a channel to verify your ownership, such as the associated email address or phone number. You can complete the process on the web or in the Twitter app.

How to Reset X Password on the Web

Step 1

Go to www.twitter.com in a browser.

Step 2

Click the Sign In button, then select Forgot Password.

Step 3

Type in your Twitter username, associated phone number, or email address.

Step 4

Click the Search button.

Step 5

Select a channel to verify your ownership:

If the associated email is accessible, select Email a confirmation code to [email address].

If the associated phone number is still in use, select Text a confirmation code to my phone ending in [phone number].

Step 6

Click the Next button to proceed.

Step 7

Enter the code you received in the field and click Verify.

Step 8

Next, enter a new password, re-enter it, and click Reset password.

Tips

A Twitter password includes at least 8 characters. Using 10 to 12 characters can provide better protection. A password should include uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.

Step 9

Select why you need to reset your X password.

How to Reset Lost Twitter Password in the App

Step 1

Run the Twitter app on your iPhone or phone.

Step 2

Tap the Log in button and choose Forgot password.

Step 3

Input your Twitter username or associated email or phone number.

Step 4

Tap the Search button to move on.

Step 5

Then, select Email a confirmation code or Text a confirmation code to my phone according to your situation.

Step 6

Tap Next, enter your code, and hit Verify.

Step 7

Type in a new password, enter it again, and tap Reset password.

Step 8

Finally, set a reason why you reset your Twitter password and tap Next.

Note:

After resetting your password, you’d better set up Two-factor authentication to protect your account and security.

Part 3: How to Reset Twitter Password without Email or Phone Number

Obviously, you need the associated email address or phone number to reset your Twitter password. If neither of them is accessible, you have to complete the process on the Twitter Help Centre on a computer.

Step 1

Go to https://help.twitter.com/forms/signin in your browser.

Step 2

Choose I need to regain access to my X account from the dropdown option in the Account Access tab.

Step 3

Then, select I have a problem with receiving a two-factor verification code.

Step 4

Scroll down and type your username in the Your Twitter username field.

Step 5

Enter an accessible email address in the next field.

Step 6

Input the details of your issue and click Submit.

Step 7

Twitter will send an email within 24 to 48 hours.

Step 8

Go to your email and read the message. If Twitter receives your request, it will send you the other steps and the link to reset the password.

If Twitter refuses your request, it will offer available solutions in the email.

Step 9

Follow the instructions in the Twitter email and reset your X password.

Conclusion

This guide explained what to do if you forgot your Twitter password. The first thing you need to do is recover your Twitter credentials. imyPass iPhone Password Manager enables you to view the X password if you have logged in to X on your iPhone or iPad. If you have logged in to your Twitter account in Chrome, try the built-in password manager. Plus, we shared how to reset your password with or without the associated email and phone number.

Gideon Byron

Gideon writes about unlocking iOS, Android, and Windows devices. He previously worked as a mobile device specialist in a repair center, assisting customers with locked devices and password recovery. In his spare time, he tests new unlock tools, customizes smart devices and makes complex unlock processes simple and safe.