{"id":1352,"date":"2023-10-24T09:00:49","date_gmt":"2023-10-24T16:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/?p=1352"},"modified":"2025-03-18T10:18:47","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T17:18:47","slug":"how-to-change-twitter-settings-for-your-content-and-privacy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/how-to-change-twitter-settings-for-your-content-and-privacy\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Change Twitter Settings for Your Content and Privacy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Twitter, now X, boasts an exciting and user-friendly interface on the mobile app and the web version. More than other social media platforms, you can personalize your X account settings to enhance privacy and influence visible content. After learning how to change Twitter settings, you can easily personalize your account in appearance and functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are endless modification possibilities on your Twitter account. Your X settings can help you block off or permit sensitive content on your timeline. You can also make your account private from the settings, allowing only your followers access to your profile and posts. This article will outline how to change settings on Twitter to modify these account functions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" data-id=\"1353\" src=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/bastian-riccardi-oZgt3qFhpfg-unsplash-7.jpg\" alt=\"A 3D image of a grey keyboard key placed on a dark background with Twitter\u2019s X logo printed on it. \" class=\"wp-image-1353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/bastian-riccardi-oZgt3qFhpfg-unsplash-7.jpg 640w, https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/bastian-riccardi-oZgt3qFhpfg-unsplash-7-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f0f02e4057d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f0f02e4057d\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/how-to-change-twitter-settings-for-your-content-and-privacy\/#How_To_Change_Twitter_Content_Settings_Controlling_What_You_See_on_X\" >How To Change Twitter Content Settings: Controlling What You See on X<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/how-to-change-twitter-settings-for-your-content-and-privacy\/#How_To_Mute_Words_on_Twitter_Hiding_Sensitive_Text_Content_on_X\" >How To Mute Words on Twitter: Hiding Sensitive Text Content on X<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/how-to-change-twitter-settings-for-your-content-and-privacy\/#How_To_Change_Privacy_Settings_on_Twitter\" >How To Change Privacy Settings on Twitter<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Change_Twitter_Content_Settings_Controlling_What_You_See_on_X\"><\/span>How To Change Twitter Content Settings: Controlling What You See on X<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are lots of <a href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/how-is-twitter-aka-x-different-from-other-social-networks\/\">things that make Twitter different from other social media networks<\/a>. One of the outstanding factors is the level of freedom it affords its users. Anyone can post almost anything on Twitter without restrictions. As a result, there are lots of sensitive content on X.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily, Twitter, by default, sets your account to block sensitive content with a warning message displayed above the content. That includes posts containing violent and immoral content. However, you may seek to change Twitter content settings to remove this message if you\u2019re comfortable with the content. Therefore, this section outlines how to turn sensitive content on or off from the X settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"483\" data-id=\"1354\" src=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-1-7-1024x483.png\" alt=\"TweetDelete\u2019s screenshot of Twitter\u2019s sensitive content settings on an account. \" class=\"wp-image-1354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-1-7-1024x483.png 1024w, https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-1-7-300x141.png 300w, https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-1-7-768x362.png 768w, https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-1-7-1536x724.png 1536w, https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-1-7.png 1893w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Change Twitter Settings To See Sensitive Content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By default, Twitter turns off the sensitive content setting for every registered account. However, sensitive content on social media covers a broad spectrum. And Twitter classifies anything that could upset its audience under this category. On X, anything containing nudity, violence, bestiality,&nbsp; necrophilia, or gratuitous gore falls under this category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nevertheless, you may find one or more of these categories tolerable. Unfortunately, because this category is broad, you may continuously encounter <a href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/twitter-sensitive-content-warning-what-is-its-purpose\/\">Twitter&#8217;s sensitive content warning<\/a>. Thus, you may wonder how to change Twitter settings to see sensitive content without recurring sensitive content warnings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can do that from your X settings by following these four steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tap your profile icon in the top left corner of your homepage to reveal the navigation menu.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From this menu, open the \u201cSettings and Support\u201d option and click \u201cSettings and Privacy.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cPrivacy and safety\u201d and tap \u201cContent you see.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Move the slider on the &#8220;Display media that may contain sensitive content&#8221; option to turn it on.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This action will allow you to see sensitive content on your X timeline without warning. You can also follow the same steps to turn off this feature and hide sensitive content behind Twitter\u2019s warning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, you can only change your sensitive content settings on the Android Twitter app or the web version. So, if you browse Twitter from an iPhone, you can&#8217;t modify this setting from your mobile application. However, you can log into your X account from any web browser and change your account&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/settings-for-twitter-adjustments-for-a-perfect-account\/\">settings for Twitter<\/a> content. The steps outlined above will also guide you on the X web version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"476\" data-id=\"1355\" src=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-2-6-1024x476.png\" alt=\"TweetDelete\u2019s screenshot of Twitter\u2019s search settings for an account. \" class=\"wp-image-1355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-2-6-1024x476.png 1024w, https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-2-6-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-2-6-768x357.png 768w, https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-2-6-1536x714.png 1536w, https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-2-6.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Turn Off Sensitive Content on Twitter Search<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The accounts you follow on X determine the content displayed on your timeline. As discussed in the preceding subheading, you can still modify your timeline to show sensitive content. However, this principle and setting does not apply to your Twitter search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you search on X, the result exposes you to much more content than found among your contacts. Twitter automatically hides sensitive search results like your timeline content when registering your account. So, you may wonder <a href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/how-to-turn-off-sensitive-content-on-twitter-explained\/\">how to turn off sensitive content on Twitter<\/a> search to see everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are the five steps to turn off sensitive search content from your safety settings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the side menu from your Twitter homepage by tapping your profile icon in the top left corner.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click \u201cSettings and Support\u201d and tap \u201cSettings and Privacy.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cPrivacy and safety\u201d from the new page and click \u201cContent you see.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once opened, tap \u201cSearch settings\u201d at the end of the list.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finally, toggle the switch beside the &#8220;Hide sensitive content&#8221; option to turn it off.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must have noticed that the sensitive content settings only apply to X media content. How about text? What can you do to hide sensitive content from your timeline and search? Let&#8217;s find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"485\" data-id=\"1356\" src=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-3-6-1024x485.png\" alt=\"TweetDelete\u2019s screenshot of Twitter\u2019s settings page for muting words on an account.\" class=\"wp-image-1356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-3-6-1024x485.png 1024w, https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-3-6-300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-3-6-768x364.png 768w, https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-3-6-1536x727.png 1536w, https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-3-6.png 1890w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Mute_Words_on_Twitter_Hiding_Sensitive_Text_Content_on_X\"><\/span>How To Mute Words on Twitter: Hiding Sensitive Text Content on X<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/how-to-mute-words-on-twitter-filtering-your-x-timeline\/\">Muting words on your X account<\/a> is the best way to hide sensitive text content from your timeline ad search. This method is a great way to control your consumption of social media. Once you mute words on X, you won&#8217;t see posts or search results containing those words, even if they&#8217;re trending!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the five steps to mute a word on Twitter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Twitter&#8217;s navigation menu from your profile picture in the top left corner of your homepage,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap \u201cSettings and Support\u201d and select \u201cSettings and Privacy.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click \u201cPrivacy and safety\u201d and tap \u201cMute and block.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose &#8220;Muted words&#8221; and tap the plus icon on the bottom right corner to add a new muted word.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type the word or phrase in the field above and click &#8220;Save&#8221; in the top right corner.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can mute up to 200 words on your account to align your timeline with your preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"483\" data-id=\"1357\" src=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-4-3-1024x483.png\" alt=\"TweetDelete\u2019s screenshot of Twitter\u2019s privacy settings page. \n\" class=\"wp-image-1357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-4-3-1024x483.png 1024w, https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-4-3-300x141.png 300w, https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-4-3-768x362.png 768w, https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-4-3-1536x724.png 1536w, https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-4-3.png 1890w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Change_Privacy_Settings_on_Twitter\"><\/span>How To Change Privacy Settings on Twitter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can&#8217;t have &#8220;Friends&#8221; on X, formerly Twitter. Your X contacts constitute your followers, those you follow, and your Twitter Lists. Unfortunately, Twitter\u2019s transparency permeates from your content to your contacts. That means anybody can follow you and add you to Lists without your permission. Depending on your settings, they can even message you directly!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, this article section discusses how to change privacy settings on Twitter to help you restrict your account transparency. Only your followers will see your profile and posts when you make your account private on X. In addition, users will require your approval to follow you, and no one can retweet your posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you wish to enjoy these features, here are the four steps to make your X account private:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the Twitter menu from your profile icon in the top left corner of your homepage.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap \u201cSettings and Support\u201d and tap \u201cSettings and Privacy.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click \u201cPrivacy and safety\u201d and choose the first option \u2013 \u201cAudience and tagging.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Move the slider beside the \u201cProtect your posts\u201d option to turn on the privacy feature.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can always make your account public again by following the same steps. Modifying this feature at will is a perk of learning how to change Twitter settings. However, ensure to clear your timeline or delete posts you&#8217;d not like publicly displayed before doing that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TweetDelete is an excellent Twitter management tool that can help you erase your Twitter timeline with a single click. This web-based tool can automate tweet deletion on your account to ensure you leave no trace if you publish sensitive content. You can also use it to import your tweets and likes in your archive as a backup for your X data. So, check out this tool to <a href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/\">start filtering and cleaning your Twitter timeline today<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Twitter, now X, boasts an exciting and user-friendly interface on the mobile app and the web version. More than other social media platforms, you can personalize your X account settings to enhance privacy and influence visible content. After learning how to change Twitter settings, you can easily personalize your account in appearance and functionality. There &#8230; <a title=\"How To Change Twitter Settings for Your Content and Privacy\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/how-to-change-twitter-settings-for-your-content-and-privacy\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about How To Change Twitter Settings for Your Content and Privacy\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"coauthors":[19,13],"class_list":["post-1352","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-category_1"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1352","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1352"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1352\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5148,"href":"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1352\/revisions\/5148"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1352"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1352"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1352"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=1352"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}