Twitter email alerts
Twitter email alerts allow you to receive notifications about specific tweets, hashtags, or keywords in your email inbox. Here's how to set them up:
Method 1: Twitter's built-in email alerts
- Log in to your Twitter account on the website.
- Click on your profile picture in the top right corner, then select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
- Click on "Notifications" from the left-hand menu.
- Scroll down to the "Email notifications" section.
- Click on "Edit" next to "Email notifications".
- Select the types of notifications you want to receive (e.g., replies, mentions, direct messages, etc.).
- Click "Save changes".
Method 2: Twitter's Advanced Search feature
- Go to Twitter's Advanced Search page.
- Enter your search query (e.g., a hashtag, keyword, or username).
- Click on the "Create" button.
- In the "Notifications" section, select "Email" as the notification method.
- Choose how often you want to receive updates (e.g., real-time, hourly, daily, etc.).
- Click "Save search".
Method 3: Third-party Twitter email alert services
There are several third-party services that offer Twitter email alerts, such as:
- TweetAlert: A popular service that allows you to set up custom email alerts for specific tweets, hashtags, or keywords.
- Twitter Email Alerts: A simple service that sends you email notifications when someone mentions you or uses a specific hashtag.
- Notifier: A Chrome extension that sends you email notifications when someone mentions you or uses a specific hashtag.
To use these services, simply sign up for an account, set up your alert preferences, and enter your email address.
Tips and limitations
- Twitter's built-in email alerts have some limitations, such as not being able to set up custom keywords or hashtags.
- Third-party services may have their own limitations, such as requiring you to create an account or having a limited number of alerts you can set up.
- Be cautious when using third-party services, as they may collect your email address and other personal information.
- Twitter's email alerts may not be as reliable as other notification methods, such as mobile push notifications or desktop notifications.