If your Twitter (now X) account gets hacked, you can usually recover it—but speed matters. Follow these steps in order to regain access and prevent further damage.
Start here (this is the official path):
http://help.x.com → Account access → Hacked or compromised account, then “I think my account has been compromised.” The direct form is at https://help.x.com/en/forms/account-access/regain-access/hacked-or-compromised . It asks if you can still log in (Yes/No), often requires a password reset first via https://twitter.com/account/begin_password_reset (or x.com equivalent), then guides next steps. If locked out, it funnels to a support request form.
If still able to log in → Follow the dedicated “compromised account” page
http://help.x.com → Change password → Secure email → Revoke third-party apps/connections → Update recovery info → Enable 2FA → Contact support if needed.
If locked out → Use the hacked form, provide username, associated email (even if changed), last access date, and details of compromise. Twitter (X) may send instructions to the original/associated email.
This flags your case correctly inside Twitter’s (X’s) system.
Twitter (X) recovery depends on email access. If a hacker controls your email, they control Twitter (X).
Change your email password immediately
Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on email
Check for forwarding rules or recovery email changes
Do this before attempting X recovery.
If you still have access:
If you’re locked out, request a password reset through the recovery flow.
During recovery, confirm anything you didn’t do:
Twitter (X) uses this info to assess compromise severity.
Once you regain access:
Hackers often leave backdoor access.
If you’ve ever used:
Review billing activity immediately and dispute unauthorized charges.
After recovery:
This dramatically reduces repeat attacks.
If spam or scam posts went out, post a short message:
“My account was compromised earlier—please ignore any recent strange posts or links.”
Delete it after visibility drops.
Try these escalation steps:
Twitter (X) does not offer phone support for most users, so persistence matters.
Delays usually happen if email access is compromised of billing is involved.
Most compromises happen due to:
Account recovery is about locking down email first, then Twitter (X). If you skip that order, hackers often regain access.
Please note: Twitter occasionally changes their account recovery procedures, so refer to their website if these steps are not working. Good luck!
Twitter (X) Account Recovery
