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How to Change Twitter Backgrounds

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By Jennifer Allen Jennifer Allen Writer Swansea University, Staffordshire University Jennifer Allen has been writing about technology since 2010. Her work has appeared in Mashable, TechRadar, and many more publications. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on May 10, 2021 Reviewed by Jon Fisher Reviewed by Jon Fisher Wichita Technical Institute Jonathan Fisher is a CompTIA certified technologist with more than 6 years' experience writing for publications like TechNorms and Help Desk Geek. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Twitter Facebook Pinterest Twitter Snapchat Instagram YouTube Online Dating

What to Know

Change background to night mode via More > Settings and privacy > Accessibility, display, and languages > Display > Dim or Lights out.Update your profile image via Profile > Edit Profile > click the photo icon > select image > Open > make adjustments > Apply > Save You can change these settings on the desktop or mobile website or the app. This article explains how to change your personal Twitter background and how to change your Twitter profile background picture.

How to Change Your Personal Twitter Background

If you're an avid user of Twitter and find the white background imposing, it's possible to switch over to a darker background which lends itself well to nighttime use. Here's how to change to a Twitter black background whenever is convenient for you.

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These steps apply to the desktop version of Twitter but are very similar on the mobile website. Go to https://twitter.com/

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You may need to log into your Twitter account. Click More. Click Settings and privacy. Click Accessibility, display, and languages. Click Display. Click Dim or Lights out.

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Lights out is darker than Dim, so both options are useful depending on your needs. The background has now been changed on that browser.

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You need to make these changes on each web browser you use for them to be applied.

How to Change Your Twitter Profile Background Picture

Another Twitter background you can change is your Twitter profile background picture. If you've discovered cute Twitter backgrounds that you want to use to express your personality, here's how to change the background picture in a few easy steps.

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These steps apply to the desktop version of Twitter but the mobile site is very similar. Go to https://twitter.com/ Click Profile. Click Edit Profile. Click the photo icon on the header of your profile. Find the image you wish to upload. Click Open. Use the controls to adjust which part of the image you wish to display. Click Apply when you've finished adjusting the image. Click Save to save the changes.

Reasons to Change Your Twitter Background

Are you wondering why you might want to change your Twitter background? Here's a brief look at common reasons why people do so. To ease eyestrain. When it comes to viewing anything in the dark, it's far preferable and better for your eyes if you use a dark background to browse. It's a good idea to switch to Night Mode if you're an avid Twitter user at night. To add personality to your account. If you want to highlight something about your character on your profile, changing your header image is an excellent way of telling all. To add branding. If you use Twitter in a professional context, you can create a header image that demonstrates the abilities you offer, what your business provides, or lists different contact details. To add a seasonal flourish. Love to change your Twitter name to something seasonal for the holidays or Halloween? You can change your background to match that theme with the ability to change it as many times as you want throughout the year. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Use Twitter Night Mode How to Change the Desktop Background in Windows 11 How to Set up a Twitter Account How to Change Background Color in Photoshop How to Upload a Twitter Profile Picture How to Change a Google Docs Background to a Picture How to Change a Login Picture on Mac How to Get Verified on Twitter With a Hack How to Change Your Name on Google Meet How to Set Your iPad's Background Wallpaper How Do I Change the Wallpaper on My Computer or Phone? How to Schedule Tweets on Twitter Using TweetDeck How to Use Opera Mini for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch How to Change Your Gmail Theme How to Change Google Backgrounds How to Change a Twitter Username Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies