Twitter is one of the best social media sites to stay current, know what’s making headlines, and connect with people worldwide. But sometimes, you want to keep your circle small, and that’s okay. Although many Twitter users keep their accounts public to interact with others, you can make yours private, and we’ll show you how.
What is a Private Twitter Account?
If you don’t want everyone on Twitter to see your activity, follow the steps below to make your account private.
Method One: Make Your Twitter Account Private On a Web Browser
If you’re using a personal computer, here’s what to do:
Step 1: Open Twitter
First, open your favorite web browser and log into your Twitter account.
Step 2: Click the Settings Icon
After opening Twitter, you’ll see some icons on the left. The icon just above the new post icon has a circle with three dots; that’s your Settings icon. Click it to move forward and make your Twitter account private.
Step 3: Click Settings and Support
A new menu will come down, and you can click the Settings and Support option near the bottom.
Step 4: Click Settings & Privacy
When you click the Settings and Support option, another menu will appear. Click Settings and Privacy in the new menu.
Step 5: Click Privacy and Safety
Now, we need to navigate through another menu. Click the Privacy and safety option.
Step 6: Click Audience and Tagging
This step takes us to the option to make your Twitter account private. Click Audience and Tagging to move forward.
Method Two: Make Your Twitter Account Private on the Mobile App
Twitter is a little easier to use on your smartphone. It’s mobile, and you can make your account private anywhere. If you use Twitter’s mobile app, follow these steps to make your account private:
Step 1: Tap Your Profile Icon
Open the Twitter app and ensure you log into the correct account. Then, tap your profile picture in the upper left corner.
Step 2: Tap the Settings and Support
A new menu will appear with several options to choose from. Tap the Settings and Support option in the dropdown menu. Then, a new menu will appear. Tap Settings and Privacy.
Step 3: Tap Privacy And Safety
When the new page opens, tap Privacy and Safety.
Step 4: Tap Audience and Tagging
Finally, tap the Audience and Tagging option to access the account privacy settings.
How to Turn Off Photo Tagging
If you want a truly private account, turn off photo tagging by following these steps:
Step 1: Go to Audience and Tagging
Follow the steps above on the mobile app or desktop to access the Audience and Tagging settings.
Step 2: Click Photo Tagging
Step 3: Uncheck the Photo Tagging Box
Uncheck the box to the right of Photo Tagging. Disabling this feature means no one can tag you in photos, thus, protecting your Twitter identity.
In addition to making your Twitter account private, you can do a few other things to restrict Twitter posts and replies to those you trust.
