This article explains how to find people you know on X (formerly Twitter) by importing your phone contacts to the platform. The article also includes tips on using the app.

You’ve finally opened an X account and want to grow your followers fast. Who better to recruit than people you already know? You can search for and follow people using their email addresses in your address book. Here’s how to do it on an Android or iOS device:

In the app, swipe right to open the menu.

Select More > Settings and Privacy > Privacy and safety > Discoverability and Contacts.