X（formerly Twitter）'s official account announced the launch of a new messaging feature called “X Numbers,” providing users with a dedicated private contact code. In the future, even if the two parties don’t follow each other, simply entering that code will deliver messages and calls directly to the other person’s priority inbox, improving contact convenience while also protecting the privacy of real mobile phone numbers. (Background recap: X sues its own users! A farm of 9 bitcoin fake-account bots swindles creator fund out of $277,000) (Additional background: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange declares “I’m back”! X account ends two years of silence; his wife previews a major announcement next week)   Elon Musk’s social platform X (formerly Twitter) continues to strengthen its messaging features as it moves toward its vision of becoming an “super app.” On the evening of September 22 (Taipei time), X’s official account @chat posted the latest announcement and a demo video, officially unveiling a new feature called “X Numbers,” offering users a new way to contact others that balances privacy and convenience. As of the time of publication, the announcement had already attracted more than 60,000 views and sparked widespread discussion. X Numbers are here. Share yours with anyone you want to contact you, even if you don't follow them. It's an optional way for people to message or call you, without you needing to accept requests or follow them back. pic.twitter.com/HkObZSQMhm — XChat (@chat) September 22, 2026 What are X Numbers? Direct to a priority inbox without adding friends According to the official description, X Numbers are a set of optional, shareable private codes (format similar to 3555-0162). This is not a user’s real mobile number and it is not a security code. As long as the other person has your X Number, even if you don’t follow each other, or if your inbox settings are closed, they can still send you messages or call you directly. More importantly, conversations initiated using this code will go straight into the user’s “Priority inbox,” rather than being categorized in the “Message requests” section, where messages are easier to overlook or filled with spam. Protecting privacy—codes can be refreshed or hidden at any time In the demo video, the official showed the full settings interface. Users only need to go to the Chat inbox settings page to freely turn the feature on or off. To protect privacy and prevent malicious harassment, if you no longer want to be contacted through a particular number, the system supports a “Refresh” one-click feature to generate a new number, and the old number becomes invalid immediately; users can also choose to hide their number at any time. Official reminder: Share only with people you truly want to contact X also specifically clarified that this feature is designed for situations where someone is a “stranger but needs direct contact.” If both parties already follow each other, already have chat history, or belong to the same organization and are Premium Business members, the system already allows direct contact—there is no need to rely on this code. X urges users to share their code carefully with only the “people they truly want to stay in touch with.” The launch of this feature undoubtedly provides an excellent privacy-protection solution for business professionals, creators, or users who need to reach out externally but don’t want to公開 their real contact details. Related reports X Hot topics) Built a personal hedge fund with GPT-6 Astra! Real-world details not shown in the program StablecoinX got a new boss! A Franklin veteran takes the helm; a new 480 million USD ENA treasury deal X platform erupts in “forgot password” bulk attacks! Crypto KOLs are hit hardest European Central Bank launches Pontes platform: Settling tokenized assets with “central bank money” “X launches “X Numbers” messaging codes—direct to the inbox without adding friends, refresh with one click to prevent harassment” This article was first published on DCF (BlockTempo).