Step-by-Step Guide: Creating Your New X by Elon Musk Account

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What to Know

• Go to X (formerly Twitter) and sign up. Enter info > verify account > set up profile > add interests > choose accounts to follow.
• Change name: Selectprofile icon > tapSettings and Privacy > enter_name_ >Save .

This article explains how to set up and get started with a new X (formerly Twitter) account on a web browser. Creating an account with the mobile app is almost identical, so the same steps apply.

How to Join X via the Website

Signing up for X is a lot like other websites, so it’s a fairly stress-free process.

1. Go to https://twitter.com
2. Select the sign-up option you want to use. You can use your phone number/email or your Google account.
   Mac, iPhone, and iPad users have an extra option of using their Apple ID.
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3. Enter your name and phone number.
   
   Alternatively, to enter your email address, selectUse Email Instead .
4. SelectNext .
5. Choose whether you want people to be able to find you via your phone number or email address, whether you want to receive emails about X, and if you want to receive personalized ads as you use X. Screensaver Factory, Create stunning professional screensavers within minutes. Create screensavers for yourself, for marketing or unlimited royalty-free commercial distribution. Make screensavers from images, video and swf flash, add background music and smooth sprite and transition effects. Screensaver Factory is very easy to use, and it enables you to make self-installing screensaver files and CDs for easy setup and distribution. Screensaver Factory is the most advanced software of its kind.
   You don’t have to opt into any of these if you don’t want to. It’s entirely optional.
6. SelectNext .
7. Ensure you’ve entered your details correctly, then selectSign Up .
8. Wait for a verification code to be sent to the phone number or email address you entered.
9. Enter the verification code.
   The codes expire after two hours. Check your email or messages and complete this step before then.
10. SelectNext .
11. Enter a password, then selectNext .
    
    Make sure your password is a secure one that’s hard to guess.
12. Choose a profile picture, then selectNext .
    
    Choose a profile picture that matches your personality or general goals for your X account, whether that means your business logo or a fun photo of your pets.
13. Enter a brief bio about yourself, then selectNext .
    Keep it short and make sure it communicates why you’re on X. If you’re a professional user, you may want to list your job title and accolades. For personal use, include your favorite hobbies and interests. It’s up to you.
14. Choose things that interest you so that X can suggest relevant accounts to follow, then selectNext .
    If your favorite interest isn’t listed, search for it via the search bar above the tags.
15. SelectFollow to follow some of the recommended accounts, then selectNext .
    

What to Do After Joining X

Joining X is simple enough, but you’re not finished. Here are some steps to make your experience more personalized.

Change Your X Username

X assigns you a random username based on the name you enter when signing up. Here’s how to change it.

1. Select the silhouette in the upper-right corner, then chooseSettings and Privacy .
2. In the Username field at the top of the screen, enter what you’d like your new username to be, then scroll down and selectSave Changes .
   As you type your new username, X tells you if it’s available. Be original with your choice.
3. You’re done! You can now find your profile at https://twitter.com/yourusernamehere .

Add Your Birthday

X likes to celebrate your birthday by providing you with balloons on your profile page on the day. Add your birthday from the main screen by entering the correct date, then selectSave .

Follow People

There are thousands of people on X, from friends to celebrities, politicians, sportspeople, and local businesses. Use X’s search bar in the upper-right corner of the home page to search for people who interest you.

Join In!

Conversation and interaction are key to getting the most from the service. Get to know people. Talk to them by tweeting with them. Don’t be offensive or rude, but get to know people and join in.

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