How to Join and Host a Space on X (Twitter)

Tap through each step to see how to join, and even host, a live audio conversation on X.

  1. Find a live Space

    Look near the top of your timeline or on a profile for a Space that is currently live.

  2. Join as a listener

    Tap the Space to join instantly as a listener and hear the conversation.

  3. Request to speak

    If you want to talk, tap "Request" to speak and wait for the host to let you in.

  4. Host your own Space

    Tap the "+" button and select "Space" to pick a topic and start your own live audio broadcast.

  5. Why it helps

    Without writing a post or making a video, live voice conversation lets you hear and share opinions on a topic you're interested in, in real time.

Conversation without the pressure of writing or being on camera

A Space lowers the barrier to joining a conversation: no post to draft, no camera to worry about -- just listening in, or unmuting when you have something to add, works. That makes it comfortable for topics that are easier to talk through than to write out.

Getting more out of hosting one

Giving a Space a clear, specific title helps the right listeners find it, and co-hosting with someone else can help keep the conversation moving if the host needs a break. Muting participants by default and only bringing speakers up when they request it also helps keep a larger Space from turning chaotic.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a Space be recorded and listened to later?

If the host enables recording, it can typically be replayed for a period of time after the Space ends.

Do I need a lot of followers to start a Space?

No, anyone can create and host a Space regardless of follower count.