Twitter account hacked - what to do?

If you suspect that your Twitter account has been hacked or you can no longer log in to it, you should act as soon as possible. We'll show you how to get your profile back.

Problem solving: Twitter account hacked

If you can still log in to Twitter, the necessary steps are quickly done.

• Change password: First you should change your password. We show you how this works in this practical tip.
• Email account: Since the hacker may have access to your Twitter profile through your email account, you should also change your password here. You can find the setting on the respective website of your mail provider.
• Applications: Your data can also be stolen via apps linked to Twitter. Therefore, look under "Settings" in the "Apps" category for dubious applications and remove them.

Last help if the Twitter account has been hacked

If you no longer have access to your account, you can still carry out these two steps:

• Request a new password: If your Twitter account is still linked to your email address, you can simply request a new password. To do this, follow the instructions in this link.
• Contact support: If that didn't help, you can ask customer service for help. You can find the contact form here. Answer every question and describe any abnormalities. Once the order has been sent, support will contact you in the coming days.

In another practical tip, we will introduce you to the best keyboard shortcuts for Twitter.