How to Create a Stream For Twitter Mentions in Hootsuite
- George Apostolov
How to Create a Stream For Twitter Mentions in Hootsuite: step-by-step guide
Inside Hootsuite's Stream dashboard, go to the top section and click 'Add Stream'.
Select the specific Twitter account you want to monitor.
Subsequently, tap 'Mentions'.
After completing these steps, a stream for Twitter (now X) mentions will be created and added to your Hootsuite dashboard.
Quick answer: To monitor Twitter mentions in Hootsuite, go to the Stream dashboard and click Add Stream. Next, select your Twitter account and tap Mentions to create and add the new mention stream to your dashboard.
About this Twitter tutorial
Set up a Twitter mentions stream in Hootsuite quickly by adding a new stream, choosing your account, and selecting mentions. This guide shows how to create a Stream For Twitter Mentions in Hootsuite in 4 steps, starting with "Inside Hootsuite's Stream dashboard, go to the top section and click 'Add Stream'" and finishing with "After completing these steps, a stream for Twitter (now X) mentions will be created and...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Twitter interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to create a Stream For Twitter Mentions in Hootsuite?
4 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Twitter data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Twitter and Hootsuite. Related guides: How to Create a Twitter Space Promo Copy GPT, How to Create a Twitter Thread Writer GPT and Highperformr - How to Use Twitter Analytics to Create a Content Strategy. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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