How to Register and Use X - Elon Musk's New Social Platform
1. What is X (Twitter)?
X, formerly known as Twitter, is a social platform that allows users to share short messages. Each post is limited to 280 characters, including letters, numbers, special characters, and hashtags.
Founded in 2006 by Jack Dorsey, Biz Stone, Noah Glass, and Evan Williams, X's signature logo is a blue bird. In 2022, Elon Musk acquired Twitter for $44 billion and rebranded it as X in July 2023. X is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and has 25 offices worldwide.
In Vietnam, X is still a new platform with about 9.5 million users, far fewer than Facebook's 66.2 million users. However, X has become a crucial tool for those involved in the crypto market, helping them access information quickly and accurately.
2. How to Sign Up for X
To create an X account, follow these steps:
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Visit the official X website or download the X app from the App Store or Google Play.
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Open the app or website and select "Create account."
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Enter your personal information, including your name, phone number (or email), and birth year.
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Confirm your details via the code sent to your phone/email.
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Create a password and complete the registration process.
3. How to Use X: Basic Functions
Posting
To post, click on the “What is happening” section and type your message. The free version allows you to post up to 280 characters, with support for images, polls, GIFs, and events. If you use the Premium package (paid), you can write up to 25,000 characters and edit posts after publishing.
Reposting
The repost feature allows you to save useful posts for later reference.
Following and Turning on Notifications
To follow and stay updated on the latest information, search for accounts or topics you're interested in and click "Follow" or enable notifications.
Using Lists
The Lists feature helps you organize accounts by specific topics. To create a list, go to X -> "Lists" -> click on the new list icon and fill in the required information.
4. Things to Keep in Mind When Using X
For those new to the crypto market, understanding X's features is essential. However, the information on X is for reference only, and it's important to analyze and assess thoroughly before making investment decisions.