Twitter 101
Find your way around Twitter
All buckled in? We’re about to show you the sights.
Home timeline
Log in and check out your Home timeline.
What’s in a timeline?
Your Home timeline is the heart of your Twitter. There, you’ll see all the Tweets from:
- Accounts you’re following
- People talking about your interests
- What’s popular, promoted, or shared in your network
Pro Tip
Change is good
Choose which Tweets you want to see as you scroll your timeline: top Tweets we think you’ll dig, or the latest — first-come, first-served.
Tap the stars icon at the top of the page to change your content preferences.
Your timeline is where it’s at
Don’t just look at Tweets — interact with them.
Like to show some ️
Reply when you have something to say
Retweet it to say it again
Quote Tweet it to say it again and add your opinion
Share it off Twitter
Stay trendy on Twitter
We make sure you don’t miss a thing.
The Explore tab is where it’s happening
Up for a self-guided tour? Trek the Explore tab for the best stories in Trending, News, Sports, Entertainment, and more!
Try it now
It’s all in the tab name: Explore
Visit the Explore tab now and see what’s trending in your area.Go to Twitter
Check your Notifications timeline
Your Notifications timeline is where you can keep in the loop. See your alerts and customize just the way you want.
Ready to go deeper? Our Notifications timeline article has you covered.
Let your voice be heard on Twitter
Express yourself on Twitter.
Direct Message someone
Have conversations with the people you choose — without the world seeing it. Connect with someone or a group with a Direct Message.
Start a new conversation, share Tweets, or share media as a Direct Message.
For all things Direct Messages, check out About Direct Messages.
Ready, Set, Tweet
Ready to add your voice to Twitter? Compose a Tweet right from your Home timeline to show the world who you are.
Recap
Log in to Twitter to see what’s happening
Get in the conversation:
- React to Tweets on your Home timeline
- See what’s trending in the Explore tab
- Stay in the know with your Notification timeline
- Reach out with a Direct Message
- Share a bit of yourself with a Tweet