How To Find Your Friends And Other Contacts On Twitter

Finding friends and other contacts on Twitter can significantly enhance your social media experience by connecting you with people you already know. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it effectively.

Uploading Contacts to Find Friends on Twitter

To find friends and other contacts on Twitter, you need to upload your contacts to the platform. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Sign in to Your Twitter Account:

   • Open the Twitter website or mobile app and sign in to your account.

2. Access the "Who to Follow" Section:

   • On the Twitter website, look for the "Who to follow" box on your Home timeline. On the mobile app, go to your profile icon in the top left corner, then tap "Settings and privacy" and navigate to "Discoverability and contacts".

3. Sync Your Contacts:

• Click or tap on "Find people you know" or "Sync contacts." You may be prompted to allow Twitter to access your contacts. Enter your email login credentials if required.

4. Review and Follow Contacts:
   • Once your contacts are uploaded, Twitter will show you a list of people who are already on the platform. You can follow individuals by clicking "Follow" or follow all contacts by clicking "Follow all".

Viewing and Managing Uploaded Contacts

If you need to view or remove the contacts you've uploaded, follow these steps:

1. Go to Security and Privacy Settings:

   • Sign in to your Twitter account and go to the Security and privacy settings.

2. Access Contact Management:

   • Under the "Privacy" section, look for "Address book" and click on "Manage your contacts".

3. Review and Remove Contacts:

• Here, you can see all your uploaded contacts, including where they were imported from and whether they are on Twitter. To remove your contacts, click "Remove all contacts" and confirm the action.

Finding Friends by Phone Number or Email

Twitter allows you to find friends by phone number or email if they have linked these details to their account and have allowed discoverability.

1. Ensure the Person's Contact Information is Saved:

   • Make sure you have saved the person's phone number or email in your phone's contacts.

2. Access the Twitter App:

   • Open the Twitter app on your smartphone and go to your profile icon or the hamburger menu to access the settings.

3. Enable Contact Access:

• Look for an option like "Find friends," "Sync contacts," or "Contacts," and tap on it. Allow Twitter to access your contacts if prompted.

4. Sync and Review Suggestions:
   • After allowing access, sync your contacts. Twitter will then suggest accounts associated with the phone numbers or emails in your contacts. If the person you're looking for has allowed discoverability, their account should appear in the list.

Privacy Considerations

When uploading your contacts, it's crucial to consider the privacy implications:

• Data Sharing: Uploading your contacts shares that information with Twitter. Make sure to review and understand Twitter’s privacy policy and terms of service.
• Discoverability Settings: Remember that people can only be found if they have linked their phone number or email to their Twitter account and have allowed others to find them using these details.

Additional Tools for Finding Contacts

For more advanced features, you can use third-party tools like Circleboom, which helps you find Twitter accounts based on various criteria such as tweets, bios, profiles, and location.

1. Using Circleboom:
   • Sign in to Circleboom and connect your Twitter account. Use the "Account Search" feature under the "Search" tab to find accounts based on followers, friends, or other criteria.
   • Apply filters to increase the chances of finding the specific account you are looking for.

By following these steps, you can effectively find and connect with your friends and other contacts on Twitter, enhancing your social media experience.