How to reset Twitter password via SMS

Twitter has tweaked its security options to help you easily reset your password and safeguard your account.

Presented last Thursday, the new measure is used to reset the password via SMS. Alternatively, you can enter the name of an email address or other account to receive credentials reset by email instead of SMS.

To have the ability to reset the password for Twitter via text message you must first pair your mobile phone number with your Twitter account if you have not already done so. To do this, follow the steps outlined in "Add your mobile number to your account" on the Twitter page of the Help Center. After pairing the phone and verified, then you should disable text notifications that you do not wish to receive.

To request a password reset via SMS or e-mail , click the link ' Forgot Password' on the registration page or Twitter login . You can do this on the website on your PC or on the mobile site as well as from mobile apps for iOS and Android. Then, type the cell phone number to get the recovery information via SMS, or type in your e-mail address or user name to receive the information by e-mail to reset your password.

If you opt for the SMS alert , you will receive a code on your phone that you can enter in the login page of Twitter. Once in your account you can then create and enter a new password for your Twitter account . E ' can also review the security settings for Twitter to see if you want to enhance security further. For example , you can say to Twitter to ask for ask for the phone number or email address in addition to the user name each time you are prompted to reset your password.

GUIDE : To add your mobile phone number to profile Twitter from the Web:

1. Twitter.com Sign in and select the gear icon .
2. Choose Settings from the drop-down menu .
3. Select the Mobile tab .
4. Choose your country from the drop down menu.
5. Enter your mobile number. It is not necessary to include the country code or leading zero . We manage this information automatically . For users outside the United States may need to follow the specific instructions below.
6. Choose Enable mobile phone to start the test .
7. Come direct to the passage for sending the word GO SMS to Twitter (using the appropriate function code rate of the country ) .
8. Send an SMS with the verification code Code function .
9. Upon receipt of verification code you sent , the mobile device will be added to your Twitter account.