X / ACCOUNTS & CHANNELS

RECLAIM

Recover your protected nickname.

Syntax

X service Private message
/msg X RECLAIM [CONFIRM <code>]

Required access

  • Signed in to X

How it works

Recover the nickname matching your account. Its occupant gets a guest name and stays connected.

If your other session holds it, repeat with the confirmation code within 2 minutes.

Codes are single-use and bound to both sessions. Authentication changes cancel recovery.

Options

CONFIRM

Parameters

code
The private confirmation, authenticator or recovery code requested by the service.

Example commands

/msg X RECLAIM

This command can contain private credentials or a confirmation code. Send it privately to the intended service. Copy buttons never execute commands.

Reviewed 27 September 2026. Current service settings and access checks apply. For the service’s current help, use /msg X HELP RECLAIM.