How to Get a Twitter ID

Twitter lets you share quick updates with all your connections.

Twitter is a free service that allows users to update their thoughts or status online or via phone in lines of 140 characters or less. You can share these writings with the entire Internet or choose to share them with a select community or group of friends. Though a Twitter ID is not required to read public status updates of friends, celebrities and others, you may find it beneficial, as it allows you to communicate with users who choose to keep a private profile.

Instructions

1. Access the Twitter website at twitter.com, and click the sign-up button. You will be taken to a registration form.

2. Enter your name, the user name you wish to be displayed on your profile, your preferred password and email address into the text fields provided.

3. Read the "Terms of Service" and make sure that you agree with them.

4. Uncheck the box next to "I want the inside scoop..." if you don't wish to receive emails from Twitter.

5. Click "Create My Account" to create your Twitter account.

6. Log into the email that you provided when signing up for Twitter. You will have received an email from Twitter requesting you to verify your account.

7. Click on the link provided in the email to verify your Twitter account. You now have a Twitter ID.

8. Log in to your Twitter account, stay on your home page, or go to your profile or replies page.

9. Look for the "RSS" button on the bottom of your home, profile or replies page.

10. Mouse over this "RSS" button, but don't click on it.

11. Look for the feed address at the bottom of your browser. The number before "rss" in this address is your Twitter ID number.

References

• Twitter: How to Find Your User ID

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish