How to Post a Link on X (Twitter): Easy Steps

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Easy steps to share a hyperlink with your X followers

Co-authored by Anar Kazimov and Rain Kengly

Last Updated: March 2, 2026 Fact Checked

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If you have a web link that you’d like to share with your X (formerly known as Twitter) followers, you can easily add it to a tweet. Your followers can then click the hyperlink to go to the web address you want them to check out. This wikiHow guide will teach you how to post a link on X using your Android, iPhone, iPad, or computer.

Posting a Link on X: Quick Steps

To post a link on X, copy and paste the URL you want. Navigate to the X website or app, and then right-click or long-press on the post field. Select Paste. Enter any additional details, and then select Post.

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Method 1

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   Find the link you want to share. This will be in your browser's address bar. You can share most public links, but make sure to read the website's terms of use.
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   Highlight the link. This will be different depending on your device.

   • If you’re copying from the address bar, you may just need to tap once.
   • If you’re copying from a webpage, tap and drag your finger across the whole link to highlight it all.
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   Tap Copy. This will be in the pop-up menu. On some devices, you may need to tap the navigator to scroll through the available options.
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   Open the X app. If you aren’t logged in automatically, type in your email and password and click Login.

   • X is available for Android in the Google Play Store and for iPhone and iPad in the App Store.
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   Tap the "create" button in the top-right corner. This will look like a feather with a box around it.
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   Tap the text field. On some devices, you may need to tap and hold the text field.
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   Tap Paste. This will be in the pop-up menu. On some devices, you may need to tap the navigator to scroll through the available options.
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   Tap the Post button. Now the link will be embedded in your tweet for anyone to click.

   • X will convert the link into 23 characters, which will count toward the post's character limit. Currently, you cannot stop this conversion.
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1. 
   1
   Find the link you want to share. This will be in your browser's address bar. You can share most public links, but make sure to read the website's terms of use.
2. 
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   Highlight the link. This may be different depending on your device.

   • If you’re copying from the address bar, you may only need to click the link once for it to highlight.
   • If you’re copying from a webpage, click and drag your cursor across the whole link to highlight it all.
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   Right-click the highlighted text. On Mac, you can use a control-click.
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   Click Copy. This is in the pop-up menu.
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   Go to x.com in a web browser. If you aren’t logged in automatically, type in your email and password and click Login.
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   Right-click the new post box. The box will be at the top of your feed. On Mac, you'll use a control-click instead.
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   Click Paste. Once pasted, you can enter any additional text you want in the post.
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   Click Post. Now the link will be embedded in your post for anyone to click.

   • X will convert the link into 23 characters, and it will count towards your post's character limit. Currently, you cannot stop this conversion.
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