Top “How To” Questions on X (Twitter): The Most-Searched Guides in 2025

How to Make Your X (Twitter) Account Private

Making your X (Twitter) account private is the quickest way to control who can see your posts, replies, and media. On X, this setting is called “Protect your posts”—and once enabled, only people you approve as followers can view your content. According to X Help, protected posts are visible only to your followers (and won’t appear publicly the same way).

How to make X private (mobile):

Tap your profile icon
Go to Settings and privacy
Tap Privacy and safety
Open Audience and tagging
Toggle Protect your posts ON

How to make X private (desktop):

Click More
Settings and privacy → Privacy and safety
Audience and tagging → Protect your posts

What changes after you go private:

New users must send a follow request you approve
Non-followers can’t view your protected posts
Remember: followers can still screenshot and share (privacy ≠ total control)

DaoSMM tip: Before switching, review your public-facing bio, location, and pinned post—people will judge your profile before requesting to follow.

How to Delete Your X (Twitter) Account Permanently

On X, “deleting” your account is done through deactivation first. X confirms that deactivation starts a 30-day window, and if you don’t log back in, your account is permanently deleted after that period.

Step-by-step (works for app + web):

Go to Settings and privacy
Tap Your account
Choose Deactivate your account
Read the information, then tap Deactivate
Enter your password and confirm

Important things most people miss:

Logging in during the 30 days reactivates your account.
Your data can remain on search engines (Google/Bing) even if X deletes your account—X notes it doesn’t control those sites.
If you want a backup, request/download your X data before deactivation.

DaoSMM pro move: If you’re deleting because of harassment, consider exporting key content (threads, receipts, media) first—then deactivate.

How to Deactivate Your X (Twitter) Account (Step-by-Step)

Deactivating your X account is the “pause button” that also doubles as the first step toward permanent deletion. X says deactivation hides your profile and username from public view on x.com and in the mobile apps, and you can restore the account by logging back in during the window.

How to deactivate on mobile:

Tap the navigation menu/profile icon
Settings and privacy
Your account → Deactivate your account
Tap Deactivate, enter password, confirm

How to deactivate on desktop:

Click More
Settings and privacy → Your account
Deactivate your account, confirm

What to know before you do it:

Deactivation lasts 30 days. If you don’t log in, the account is deleted after the window ends
Mentions of your @username in other people’s posts may still exist, but won’t link to your profile.
If your account “reactivates by itself,” X warns it can happen if a third-party app is still connected and logs you in—so revoke app access if needed

How to Change Your Username (@Handle) on X (Twitter)

Changing your X username (handle) is one of the most common “how to” searches—especially for rebrands. X explains that usernames are unique, start with “@”, appear in your profile URL, and can be changed without losing followers.

Username rules (don’t waste attempts):

Must be more than 4 characters
Max 15 characters
Only letters, numbers, underscores
No spaces

How to change your handle (web):

More → Settings and privacy
Your account → Account information
Enter password
Edit the Username field and Save

How to change your handle (app):

Settings and privacy → Account → Username → Done

Critical warning: Once you change your username, your old handle becomes available for someone else to take. X recommends alerting followers before you switch

DaoSMM tip: Update your bio with “formerly @oldhandle” for 7–14 days to avoid losing mentions and DMs.

How to Get More Followers on X (Twitter): Proven Growth Tips

If you want real follower growth on X, focus on signals that create trust and repeat exposure. Buying bots can inflate numbers but kills engagement, breaks credibility, and can attract spam. A smarter approach is building a profile that converts visitors and publishing content that earns replies, saves, and shares.

1) Fix your “follow decision” in 10 seconds
People decide fast. Optimize:

Clear bio: who you help + how
Strong banner + recognizable profile photo
1 pinned post: your best thread, offer, or value post

2) Post formats that reliably grow

Short, opinionated takes (easy to share)
How-to threads (“Step 1/2/3…”)
Templates/checklists
Case studies with numbers and outcomes

3) The fastest follower growth lever: replies
Spend 15–30 minutes/day replying to bigger accounts in your niche:

Add a specific insight
Disagree respectfully with reasons
Provide examples, frameworks, or mini-guides

4) Consistency beats virality
Try a simple cadence:

1–2 main posts/day
5–15 thoughtful replies/day

DaoSMM tip: Track what converts by checking which posts generate the most profile visits → follows in X analytics, then double down.

Can You See Who Viewed Your Profile on X (Twitter)?

This is one of the biggest myths on X: you cannot see a list of specific people who visited your profile. What you can see (if analytics are available) is the number of profile visits—not the identities. Many “profile viewer” apps are scams or rely on misleading tricks.

What X provides (legit):

Profile visits (a count/metric)
Impressions, engagement, follower change (depending on analytics access)

What X does NOT provide:

A list of names/accounts that viewed you
Notifications like “@user viewed your profile”

If an app claims it can show viewers, protect yourself:

Don’t enter your password into random sites
Avoid tools that request excessive permissions
Review and revoke connected apps in Apps and sessions

Action steps (safe):

Use X analytics to measure profile visits
Improve conversion: optimize bio, pinned post, and highlight your best content

DaoSMM note: If you really need “who is interested,” watch indicators you can verify—repeat likers, frequent repliers, and DM starters.

How to Block Words, Phrases, and Hashtags on X (Twitter)

Want to remove annoying topics, spoilers, or harassment keywords from your timeline? X’s built-in tool is Muted words (advanced muting). X confirms you can mute words, phrases, usernames, emojis, and hashtags, and choose where the mute applies (Home timeline, notifications, or both).

How to mute words (mobile):

Go to Notifications
Tap the gear icon
Tap Muted → Muted words
Tap Add
Enter the word/hashtag
Choose where to mute: Home, Notifications, or both
Set duration: Forever / 24 hours / 7 days / 30 days
Tap Save

How to mute words (web):

More → Settings and privacy → Privacy and safety → Mute and block → Muted words → + → Save

Important limitations:

Muted words apply to Home + notifications, but X notes you may still see them in search

DaoSMM tip: Build a “keyword firewall” by muting:

Competitor spam terms
Common scam phrases
Your personal trigger topics (politics, spoilers, etc.)

Are X (Twitter) Bookmarks Public or Private?

Your bookmarks are private—no one can open your profile and see what you bookmarked. X explicitly states: bookmarks are only viewable to you inside your account.

However, there’s a detail that confuses people:

What’s public:

Bookmark counts (the total number of times a post has been bookmarked) can be visible. X says anyone can see bookmark counts on posts, and counts availability may depend on device rollout

What’s private:

The list of bookmarked posts in your account
The identities of people who bookmarked a post (“who bookmarked this?” is not shown)

Why this matters (practical):

You can save competitor research, inspirations, and drafts safely.
Authors may see a high bookmark count, but never your name tied to it.

DaoSMM workflow tip: Use bookmarks as a content pipeline:

Bookmark ideas → review weekly → turn into threads → schedule and post.

How to Uncensor Sensitive Content on X (Twitter) (Show More Content)

If your feed looks “censored,” it’s usually because X hides sensitive media by default in some views. The legitimate, built-in fix is enabling the setting that allows media that may contain sensitive content to be displayed. X Help provides the exact toggle: “Display media that may contain sensitive content.”

How to enable sensitive media (mobile flow shown by X):

Settings and privacy → Privacy and safety
Under Safety, enable Display media that may contain sensitive content

How to enable on desktop (web):

Click More
Go to Privacy and safety
Find Content you see
Check Display media that may contain sensitive content

Common issues & fixes:

Still seeing warnings? Some posts may remain behind warning screens—this is policy-based.
Some content is withheld due to local laws and country settings; changing display settings won’t override legal restrictions.

Safety note: “Uncensoring” should mean adjusting your content visibility settings—avoid sketchy browser extensions or third-party apps promising “full unlock,” and revoke unknown app access if you clicked anything suspicious.

How to Hide Your Country/Location on X (Twitter)

There are three different “location” concepts on X, and mixing them up is why most guides fail. X explains the difference between: Profile Location (public), Country Setting (non-public), and About this Account (public if your account is public).

1) Remove your public Profile Location

This is the most important “hide my location” step:

Go to Profile → Edit profile
Delete the Location field
Save

2) Change your Country Setting (account setting)

X says you can update Country in account info:

Go to Your account
Account information → Country
Select the country and Agree and continue

3) “About this Account” / “Account based in”

X notes “About this Account” can be publicly available and is inferred from aggregated IP addresses, and you may be able to choose whether it shows as region/country from your profile’s joined-date area (where available).

Heads up (2025): X has been rolling out features that may surface “account based” info and even flags for VPN/proxy use; privacy expectations may change over time.

How to Make Money on X (Twitter): Monetization Options Explained

X monetization can be real money, but it’s not “post once, get paid.” The most direct native program is Creator Revenue Sharing. X states it’s available globally for eligible creators and lists requirements you must hit before payouts.

Creator Revenue Sharing eligibility (as of X Help):

Active Premium / Premium Business / Premium Organizations subscription
At least 5M organic impressions in the last 3 months
At least 500 verified followers
In a supported country
Compliant with the X User Agreement

How earnings work (high-level):

Based on verified engagements (likes/replies) and factors like content type (articles, videos, spaces, live)
Payouts processed every two weeks with a $10 minimum, via Stripe, after identity verification

DaoSMM money strategy (practical):

Build a niche (marketing, crypto, fitness, etc.)
Post content that earns replies (engagement is currency)
Create “series” threads people return for weekly
Use a clear CTA: newsletter, product, consulting, affiliate links (off-platform income still matters)

How to DM Someone on X (Twitter) (Even If You Don’t Follow Them)

Direct Messages on X are controlled by privacy settings—both yours and theirs. X confirms that if someone enables “Receive Direct Messages from anyone,” then anyone can message them even without following. Also, if you have ever had a DM conversation before, they can usually message again.

How to send a DM (basic):

Open the account’s profile
Tap the Message (envelope) button if available
Type your message and send

If you can’t DM them, it’s usually because:

They have DMs limited to followers only
They disabled message requests
They block/limit unknown accounts

How to stop unwanted DMs (for your own account):

Don’t enable “Receive DMs from anyone” unless you need it
If someone is spamming you:
1. Open the conversation
2. Tap the info icon
3. Select Report (they can’t message until you message first)
4. Or block them

DaoSMM outreach tip: Keep first DMs short and specific:

1 line context
1 clear ask
1 easy next step (yes/no)

How to Delete X (Twitter) Posts (Single, Multiple, or All)

Deleting posts is simple one-by-one, but getting rid of many posts is harder. X Help confirms you can delete your own posts anytime, and gives the exact steps for mobile and web.

Delete one post (app):

Tap your profile icon → Profile
Find the post
Tap the … menu (overflow icon)
Tap Delete post
Confirm

Delete one post (web):

Go to your Profile
Find the post → click … → Delete post

Deleting multiple posts (the honest truth):

X states it does not provide bulk-delete. You can only delete posts manually, one by one.
Third-party services exist, but be careful with permissions. X recommends reviewing apps and sessions and being cautious about granting access

What happens after deletion:

Removed from your account and from X search results, but it may remain cached on other websites/search engines

How to Sign Out of X (Twitter) on Any Device

Signing out is easy, but account security is easier if you also know how to end other sessions—especially if you logged in on a shared computer.

Log out on Android (official steps):

Profile icon/menu → Settings and privacy
Your account
Account Information → Log out
Confirm

Log out on iPhone (official steps):

Profile icon → Settings and privacy → Account → Log out

Log out of other sessions (security power move):
X provides a dedicated Sessions section:

Go to Settings and privacy → Apps and sessions
Under Sessions, view active logins (location/time)
Click Log out next to a session, or Log out all other sessions

DaoSMM tip: If you suspect compromise, do this combo:

Log out all other sessions
Revoke unknown apps
Change password

Can You Go Live on X (Twitter)? (Requirements + How It Works)

Yes—you can broadcast live video on X, and X Help provides the built-in workflow. You can start a live video directly from the composer, and it will appear as a post in followers’ timelines and on your profile.

How to go live (mobile):

Tap the compose icon
Tap Live on the bottom selector
Add an optional description + location
Tap Go live

How to end a live video:

Tap Stop and confirm

Going live with third-party software (desktop/encoders):
X also supports streaming via third-party hardware/software using a “custom streaming server” workflow and authenticating with your X account.

DaoSMM best practices for better live reach:

Schedule and announce 2–3 hours before
Use a strong title: “LIVE: [Outcome] in 15 minutes”
Pin the live post
Ask viewers to reply (replies boost discovery)

How to Clear X (Twitter) Cache (iPhone, Android, and Web)

Clearing cache fixes common X problems: slow loading, outdated images, login glitches, and app crashes. X Help also recommends clearing browser cache/cookies when troubleshooting x.com issues.

Android (fastest method)

Long-press the X app → App info
Storage & cache
Tap Clear cache (and Clear storage if needed)

iPhone (what actually works)

iOS often doesn’t offer a true “clear cache” button per app. Common workarounds include:

Clear in-app storage areas (if your version shows “Data usage / media storage” options)
Or delete/offload and reinstall the app if storage is huge (last resort)

Web (x.com on browser)

If x.com is bugging:

Clear cache + cookies for x.com/twitter.com domains
Disable browser extensions temporarily
X explicitly lists clearing cache/cookies as a troubleshooting step for x.com issues

DaoSMM tip: After clearing cache, restart the device and log in once—many “feed not refreshing” problems disappear immediately.

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