How to Join Twitter via the Website

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

What to Do After Joining Twitter

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

Change Your Twitter Username

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

Add Your Birthday

Twitter 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 select Save.

Follow People

There are thousands of people on Twitter, from friends to celebrities, politicians, sportspeople, and local businesses. Use Twitter’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.