How to Privatize Your X Account: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn to safeguard your social footprint by restricting visibility of your X account posts to approved followers only

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Updated on June 10, 2025

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You can make your X account private so only your followers see your posts.
Change your account to private by updating settings in the app or on a web browser.
After making your account private, you'll need to approve any new follower requests.

This article explains how to set your X (formerly Twitter) account to private using the iOS app, the Android app, and your web browser. Once you set it to private, only your followers will be able to see your account information and posts.

How to Protect Your Posts in the App

After you protect your posts and make them private, accounts that followed you before you went private will still be able to see your feed unless you block them.

When you first create your account, it's public by default, and anyone can follow you. If you lock it, you'll need to individually approve follow requests.

Instructions for iOS

If you're using X on your iPhone or iPad, follow these steps:

Tap your profile icon.
Select Settings and privacy.
Tap Privacy and safety.
Select Audience and tagging.
Tap the toggle next to Protect your posts to switch it on. Your account information will now only be visible to your followers, and you'll need to approve any new follower requests.

When you lock your account, a padlock icon will appear next to your profile. If you come across a user profile you don't follow and see a padlock icon, they've protected their account, and you'll need to request to become an approved follower.

Instructions for Android

If you're using your Android smartphone or tablet, follow these steps:

Tap the profile icon at the top of the app.
Select Settings & Support > Settings and privacy.
Tap Privacy and safety > Audience and tagging.
Tap the toggle next to Protect your posts.

Instructions for a Web Browser

If you're using X on your desktop computer via a web browser, follow these steps:

Select More (three dots) from the menu on the left.
Select Settings and privacy.
Choose Privacy and safety on the left.
Select Audience, media and tagging on the right.
Select the box next to Protect your posts to add a checkmark.
Select Protect to confirm. Now, only your followers can see your posts and account information.

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