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How to unlock a Twitter account locked for a rule violation: remove the post or appeal
To unlock a Twitter account after a violation, remove the post X flagged or appeal the request. The lock holds until the post is gone.
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You can pin someone else's tweet on Twitter, but only inside a quote
Quote it first: to pin someone else's tweet on Twitter, pin your quote of it, since X only lets you pin posts you published.
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Twitter account locked for suspicious activity: which notice you have and what it asks
Twitter account locked for suspicious activity? X means either a security lock (change your password) or a timed feature limit.
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Mass unfollow Twitter accounts at a pace X's rules allow
Scripts that mass unfollow on Twitter can get you suspended. Work through your Following list by hand or use an authorized app, over days.
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Signs of a limited Twitter account and how to get back to normal
Do you have a limited Twitter account? Look for X's login notice saying features are limited, then test posting, liking and your profile.
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Is Twitter down right now, and how can you tell when X has no public status page?
Is Twitter down? X has no public status page for its app, so check @Support, X's developer status page, then your own device and network.
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How to increase Twitter followers: what X counts and what it ignores
Increase Twitter followers with posts people share, replies under bigger accounts and a clear bio. Engagement pods won't lift your reach.
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How to lock your Twitter account for privacy with X's "Protect your posts" setting
To lock your Twitter account for privacy, open Settings and privacy, then Privacy and safety, and turn on Protect your posts.
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How to check if your Twitter account is restricted, using only what X shows you
To check if your Twitter account is restricted, log in and read X's notice, then look for labels on posts and test what still works.
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How to gain Twitter followers by giving people a reason to follow
Stuck at the same follower count? To gain Twitter followers, engage in your niche, post useful work often and talk in X Spaces.
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Can you get banned from Twitter for good, and what does X's permanent suspension mean?
Can you get banned from Twitter for good? Yes. X calls it permanent suspension, and the violator is not allowed to create new accounts.
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Find old tweets on Twitter: when to search and when to use your archive
Can't scroll back far enough? Find old tweets on Twitter with from:, a keyword and until:, or download your X archive for every post.