How do you get Twitter updates via text?

It’s a simple idea, really. By way of SMS on any phone in the United States, you can get alerts from anyone on Twitter. This is true even if you don’t have a Twitter account. All you have to do is text “follow TWITTERNAME” to Twitter’s shortcode, 40404, and you will start getting realtime updates.

What is Twitter text number?

40404
Whenever they tweet, you’ll get it as an SMS message on your phone. It’s just as easy to set alerts from your phone. Send ‘on [username]’ or ‘off [username]’ to 40404 in the US. (Tip: Check our list of numbers for each country and add the Twitter number to your address book.)

Does Twitter SMS still work?

‘We’ve seen vulnerabilities with SMS, so we’ve turned off our Twitter via SMS service, except for a few countries,’ the company said. You can no longer receive tweet notifications via SMS. Twitter is retiring the feature.

Can you still use Twitter via SMS?

Go to https://twitter.com/login. Click the link that says Activate your account, next to Already using Twitter via text message? Enter your phone number when prompted. Twitter will send a verification code to your phone.

What are SMS commands on Twitter?

Twitter SMS Commands

Twitter SMS Command	What It Does
message	Posts message as a tweet.
@username message	Sends a reply to a username. Example: ckroks nice profile!
D username message	Sends a direct message to a Twitter user.
FOLLOW username	Configures your Twitter profile to follow a Twitter user.

Why did I get a Twitter code text?

Backup codes are automatically generated for Twitter users when they enable 2FA fort heir accounts using the iOS or Android Twitter app. They can also be generated using the Twitter app by going to Settings and privacy > Account > Security and then tapping on Backup code.

Why is Twitter SMS not working?

SMS text messages may experience delays in delivery. Please wait at least two minutes before trying to sign in again. If you’re logged in, verify that your phone is turned on correctly in your Mobile settings. If you recently changed your phone number or mobile carrier, you will need to update your settings.

How did Twitter work with SMS?

It works by tying your cell phone number to your Twitter account. To post a tweet, you can send an SMS message to a special “short code” number (in the US, it’s 40404).

Can you still text Twitter?

For the most part, you can no longer use Twitter as it was originally built to be used: over text message. Last week, Twitter turned off the ability to receive SMS messages containing the text of new tweets. The feature was disabled in all but “a few countries” that rely on the feature.

Why didn’t I get a verification code from Twitter?

I didn’t receive the SMS code Please wait at least two minutes before trying to sign in again. If you’re logged in, verify that your phone is turned on correctly in your Mobile settings. If you recently changed your phone number or mobile carrier, you will need to update your settings.

Why am I not receiving a code from Twitter?

Some people are currently experiencing trouble requesting and receiving account verification codes via SMS text or phone call. If you have previously blocked SMS messages from a 40404 number, we recommend that you unblock, then try and request a verification code again.

Why am I not receiving a code from twitter?

Why can’t I receive the SMS verification code?

If you are unable to receive SMS verification codes, try these steps: Ensure you have a strong cell phone signal. Check that your SMS mailbox has sufficient space to receive new messages. Ensure that you don’t have any SMS filtering services which may be blocking any incoming messages.

How do I Opt in to receiving Twitter via text messages?

It’s fairly simple to opt in to receiving Twitter via text messages (SMS delivery). First, you have to set up a mobile device so that Twitter knows where to send your Tweets. To do so, follow these steps: Click the gear icon in the top-right corner of your Twitter.com home screen. Click Settings in the drop-down menu.

How do I Activate my Twitter account via text message?

Click the link that says Activate your account, next to Already using Twitter via text message? Enter your phone number when prompted. Twitter will send a verification code to your phone.

Can you still use Twitter over text?

For the most part, you can no longer use Twitter as it was originally built to be used: over text message. Last week, Twitter turned off the ability to receive SMS messages containing the text of new tweets. The feature was disabled in all but “a few countries” that rely on the feature.

How to post a tweet on Twitter via SMS?

How to post a Tweet via SMS First, make sure you’ve linked your phone to your Twitter account. Locate your Twitter short code. If you don’t see your country on the list, we may not support your location or mobile carrier yet. Once your phone is added, simply send a text message containing your Tweet to your short code. That’s all you need to do!