How to prevent blocked users on X from seeing your posts

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Since Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter and changing its name to X, several changes have occurred on the platform. One of the most controversial for users was the new way user blocking works.

Now, if your account is public, even if you have blocked someone, that person will be able to see your posts. Many were dissatisfied with this new model.

Therefore, in this article we explain how to limit unwanted people from accessing your publications.

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The new user blocking on X (formerly Twitter)

User blocking on X still prevents blocked people from following the account that blocked them, interacting with posts, or sending direct messages. However, they can still view public posts on the platform.

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How to limit the account

One way to prevent unwanted people from seeing your posts is to make your account private. This way, only your followers will have access to your content. See the step by step:

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In the mobile app

Access Settings:
Open the side menu in the left corner of the screen and select “Settings and Support” and then “Settings and Privacy”.
Privacy and Security:
Within the settings menu, access the “Privacy and Security” option, located in the center of the screen. Then select the “Publishing and Marking” option, the first in the new menu.
Publishing and Marking:
Here, you can restrict access to your account. Activate the “Protect your publications” option to make your account private. When activated, only your current and future followers, approved by you, will be able to view your posts.
Private account
That's it, your account is private. While you have limited access, a lock icon will appear next to your username.

In browser

Step 1:

Access the settings option in the side menu, located in the left corner of the screen.

Step 2:

Scroll down until you find “Privacy and Security” and click “Publishing and Tagging”.

Step 3:

Select the option “Protect your publications”. A pop-up menu will ask for confirmation, complete the activation and that's it! Your account will be private, and blocked people will not be able to see your posts.

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