How to Make Twitter Account Private and What Happens When You Do It

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Make Your X Account Private Using Android and iPhone

Step 1:Open theTwitter appon your mobile phone.

Step 2:Tap on theprofile picture iconat the top-left corner.

Step 3:Tap onSettings & Support>Settings and privacy.

Step 4:SelectPrivacy and safety>Audience and tagging.

Step 5:Enable the toggle forProtect your Tweetsto make tweets private.

Tip:Learn how tofix Twitter not working on iPhone and Android.

How to Lock Your Twitter Account on PC

Step 1:OpenTwitterin a browser on your computer.

Step 2:Click onMorefrom the left sidebar.

Step 3:SelectSettings and Support>Settings and privacy.

Step 4:Go toPrivacy and safety. From the next menu, selectAudience and tagging.

Step 5: Check the box forProtect your Tweetsto lock your Twitter account.

FAQs

You will see a padlock icon next to the username of the private accounts, whether your own or someone else’s.

No. Twitter will not inform you if someone takes a screenshot of your tweets, whether protected or unprotected.

For public profiles, anyone can see liked tweets. However, in private profiles, only your followers can see your liked tweets.

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Last updated on 26 July, 2024

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