It’s logical to anticipate that consumers will be more willing to join a social media site if they know others who have previously done so. However, there are instances when the fact that no one knows you’re there is the whole point of the game. For better or worse, having a hidden Twitter account allows us to express ourselves in ways we wouldn’t if our grandparents knew about it, tweeting everything from thirst traps to racism with ease.

How to stop Twitter revealing your account through your email or phone number

However, just because you don’t show Nanna your furry art account doesn’t mean she won’t find it and interrogate you about it. Users can download contacts from their address book to identify accounts associated with saved email addresses and phone numbers on Twitter, which might swiftly expose your coverage.

Fortunately, you can avoid being detected in this manner and hide your great love for Jungkook from your partner for a bit longer. Here’s how to prevent anyone from using your email or phone number to find your Twitter account.

• Open Twitter.
• If you’re on a desktop, click “More…” in the left-hand menu bar to see more options. If you’re on a mobile device, touch on your profile image in the top left corner to bring up the navigation bar.
• In the navigation bar, click or touch “Settings and privacy.”
• “Privacy and safety” can be accessed by clicking or tapping on it.
• “Discoverability and contacts” can be accessed by clicking or tapping on it.
• You’ll be sent to a menu where you may manage how people can find your account. Choose whether or not others can contact you via email or phone number.

You can adjust these settings at any moment, so if you suddenly decide to be clean about your online activity, you can re-enable your discoverability.