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Using Twitter
Learn the basics to help you make the most of Twitter
Whether you’re new or a seasoned pro, we’ll help you make the most of Twitter. Explore answers to common questions about Tweeting, finding interesting stuff on Twitter, using the app, and more.
Quick Answers To
Common Questions
How do I get started?
What is Twitter? Twitter is the place to find out about what’s happening in the world right now. Whether you’re interested in...
read more.How do I find friends?
When you upload your contacts to your account, we can help you find people you may know on Twitter. Then you’ll be able to fin...
read more.Should I protect my Tweets?
What is the difference between public and protected Tweets? When you sign up for Twitter, your Tweets are public by default...
read more.How do I reply to people or Tweets?
You can join conversations on Twitter by replying to others and by mentioning them in your own Tweets. Reply overview A re...
read more.What is a Direct Message?
Direct Messages are the private side of Twitter. You can use Direct Messages to have private conversations with people about T...
read more.What is a hashtag?
A hashtag—written with a # symbol—is used to index keywords or topics on Twitter. This function was created on Twitter, and al...
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