Asked by: Maryjo Wroblesk
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Why is twitter asking for my phone number?

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Twitter does not require new users to provide a phone number when they sign up — and so a user who was banned, and decided to create a new account, could do so even if they had harassed users previously. This move doesn't resolve Twitter's whack-a-mole troll problem entirely.


Moreover, can you have a twitter account without a phone number?

Yes, creating an account without a phone number is easy, described in other posts. It involves selecting email instead of phone.

Likewise, why is twitter saying my phone number is invalid? As for “unsupported phone number” error, that means you are using the mobile or landline operator which doesn't allow Twitter to send you a verification code via SMS. Create the twitter account using your PC/Desktop, when it asks for your phone number/verification, click on SKIP.

Moreover, how do you bypass twitter phone number?

Bypass the Twitter Phone Verification With Google Voice

  1. To use Google Voice with your smartphone or tablet, link its phone number to your account.
  2. Google Voice will then call or text you to confirm your identity.
  3. Take that local number and go back to Twitter and enter it.

Can you find a twitter account by phone number?

When you upload your contacts to your account, we can help you find people you may know on Twitter. Then you'll be able to find and follow contacts who have allowed other people to find them by their email address or phone number.

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Can you have 2 twitter accounts with the same phone number?

Your Twitter account can only have one phone number attached to it. Even if you have a dual SIM mobile device, you'll still need to choose one number to attach to your Twitter account. There is currently no option to have a Twitter account with two or more phone numbers attached.

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Can I get a free phone number?

Google Voice gives you a free phone number through which you can have multiple phones ring at the same time on an incoming call. Google Voice lets you make free local calls within the U.S. to any phone number, like businesses, other cell phones, and home phones.

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How do I delete an old twitter account I can't access?

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How do you delete a twitter account and make a new one with the same email?

On the web via twitter.com, click on Settings and privacy from the drop-down menu under your profile icon. In the username field, choose a new username. In the email address field, change your email address to a new address you own. Click Save changes at the bottom of the page.

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How can I get someone's phone number?

Here is how to find anyone's phone number. Go to www.whitepages.com and you will see that you have a ton of options. You can find someone, find a business, or do a reverse lookup on a phone number that may have called you.

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How do you unlock a twitter account without a phone number and email?

How to recover locked Twitter account without a phone number?
  1. Step 1: Visit Login issues help page. Visit the official Login issue help page by visiting the link above.
  2. Step 2: Enter your @username.
  3. Step 3: Fill in the details like Email address.
  4. Step 4: Explain your issue.
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Amy Wittgrabe

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What is a twitter backup code?

A backup code is automatically generated for you when you enable two-factor authentication through your iOS or Android Twitter app. You can also generate a backup code on twitter.com. Write down, print or take a screenshot of this backup code.

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How can I contact Twitter directly?

You can contact Twitter across the following mediums: Phone, Web, Twitter.
  1. 415-222-9670. Corporate Offices. 213.
  2. Online Help. Technical Support.
  3. https://support.twitter.com. Customer Service.
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  5. Online Help. Customer Service.
  6. @Support. Customer Service. 13 mins.

Maysae Rosnick

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How long do you get locked out of twitter for?

You'll have 30 days to finish the process. Typically, being eligible means you must meet our minimum age requirement and your account must not be locked for other reasons, such as for violating Twitter Rules. We're rolling out in waves so our system can handle it. When it's your turn, you'll get an email.

Thibaut Crecelius

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How do I get a virtual phone number?

How to get a virtual phone number
  1. Open an account with any virtual phone number provider.
  2. Once you open an account, choose a number of the country you are looking for.
  3. Get a virtual phone number of your selected county/counties.
  4. Start using it from your desktop, laptop or mobile phone!

Abdeslam Diderichs

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Do you have to add a phone number to twitter?

Enter your phone number in the empty field and tap Add phone. Twitter will then send an SMS text message with a verification code to the phone number you added. Open the Twitter app again and enter the verification code.

Josie Zachar

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What do you do if your Twitter account is locked?

To unlock the account:
  1. Log in to your account.
  2. Look for the message letting you know Your account has been locked.
  3. Click or tap Start.
  4. Enter your phone number.
  5. We will send you a text message, or you will receive a phone call, with a verification code.

Itxaropena Garcia De Las Bayonas

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How do you text a phone from twitter?

How to post a Tweet via SMS
  1. First, make sure you've linked your phone to your Twitter account.
  2. Locate your Twitter short code.
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Garnik Conle

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Can I remove my phone number from twitter?

Open Devices Settings: Now click Settings in the top right navigation bar and then select the Devices tab which will look like the below image. Remove Mobile Phone: To remove the cell phone number from this Twitter account simply click the “Delete and start over” button located at the bottom of the devices page.

Abderrezzak Debon

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How do you get past a twitter number?

Bypass the Twitter Phone Verification With Google Voice
  1. Create or log in to the Gmail account.
  2. Setup your Google Voice number.
  3. To use Google Voice with your smartphone or tablet, link its phone number to your account.
  4. Google Voice will then call or text you to confirm your identity.

Mamerta Sepulveda

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Why am I not getting my twitter verification code email?

Sign into the email address associated with your account, and check for emails from Twitter. Be sure to also search for emails from Twitter in your spam, junk, or bulk mail folders, as well as filters or tabs. If the issue persists, visit your account settings and change your email address to a new one.