{"id":253724,"date":"2023-10-10T09:33:20","date_gmt":"2023-10-10T13:33:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=253724"},"modified":"2025-07-01T18:00:27","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T01:00:27","slug":"you-can-now-limit-replies-to-verified-users-on-x","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/you-can-now-limit-replies-to-verified-users-on-x\/","title":{"rendered":"You can now limit replies to verified users on X"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, has introduced a game-changing control feature that promises to bring order to the social media circus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine having the power to curate your online conversations, filter out the noise, and engage only with those you trust. It&#8217;s no longer a mere fantasy but a reality as X unveils its latest innovation: a control that restricts replies to only verified accounts. <strong>And here&#8217;s the good news<\/strong>: this newfound control isn&#8217;t just for premium users; even free members can now take the reins of their online discourse. However, if you are not a member of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/help.twitter.com\/en\/using-x\/x-premium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">X Premium<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/elon-musk-has-gotten-a-twitter-only-for-paying-customers?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">you may not reply to most of the tweets <\/a>in the near future.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"sc-card-program\">\r\n  <div class=\"sc-card-program__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row clearfix\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-logo\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__img\" alt=\"Twitter\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sftcdn.net\/images\/t_app-icon-s\/p\/dc4321da-9b2e-11e6-b8c8-00163ed833e7\/107793415\/twitter-logo\" width=\"100px\" height=\"100px\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-title\">\r\n        <span class=\"sc-card-program__title\">Twitter<\/span>\r\n        <a class=\"sc-card-program__button sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.en.softonic.com\/android\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-rating\">\r\n        <svg class=\"rating-score__content\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 50 50\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><path class=\"rating-score__background rating-score--good\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><path class=\"rating-score__value rating-score__value--0\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-dashoffset=\"0\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><text class=\"rating-score__number\" content=\"\" text-anchor=\"middle\" transform=\"matrix(1 0 0 1 25 31.0837)\" data-auto=\"app-user-score\"><\/text><\/svg>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <span class=\"sc-card-program__description\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__bigpic\" src=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a class=\"sc-card-program__link track-link sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.en.softonic.com\/android\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choose who can reply to your Xs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Users can manage and limit who can reply to their posts on the platform thanks to the new control feature that X (formerly known as Twitter) has introduced. This feature allows users to curate their online conversations and tailor their interactions to their preferences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">This should help a lot with spam bots <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OYgsYD6QUz\">https:\/\/t.co\/OYgsYD6QUz<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/elonmusk\/status\/1711540504674902507?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 10, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s everything you need to know about it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Limiting replies to verified accounts<\/strong>: The central aspect of this control feature is its ability to limit replies exclusively to verified accounts. Verified accounts are those that X has officially authenticated, typically indicating that the account belongs to a notable person, celebrity, or public figure. By choosing this option, users can ensure that only accounts that have undergone the verification process can engage with their tweets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accessibility for all users<\/strong>: What sets this feature apart is that it&#8217;s not exclusive to premium or paid X users. Even free members of the platform can utilize this control, democratizing the ability to manage their interactions and reducing unwanted or spammy replies. This inclusivity ensures that all users, regardless of their subscription status, can have a more customized online experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Evolution of control<\/strong>: This feature represents an evolution of X&#8217;s reply control options. In the past, users could restrict replies to &#8220;Accounts you follow&#8221; or &#8220;Only accounts you mention&#8221; but had to decide this setting before posting a tweet. In 2021, X expanded this feature&#8217;s scope, allowing users to manage replies even after posting a tweet. The ability to restrict replies to verified accounts builds upon these previous options.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quoting posts<\/strong>: It&#8217;s worth noting that even when replies are restricted to verified accounts, other users can still quote a post in their own tweets. This ensures that meaningful conversations can continue, and diverse perspectives can be shared, while still maintaining control over direct replies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enhancing user experience<\/strong>: X&#8217;s aim with this feature is to improve the quality of user interactions by reducing spam and ensuring that discussions are more meaningful and relevant. By allowing users to have greater control over their online discourse, X hopes to create a safer and more enjoyable environment for all its members.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While this new control feature holds great promise for curating online interactions, it&#8217;s essential to remember that it doesn&#8217;t guarantee that verified accounts won&#8217;t post misleading or harmful information. Users must continue to exercise critical thinking and responsibility in shaping the conversations they engage in. Overall, this feature marks a significant step in X&#8217;s ongoing efforts to provide its users with tools to shape their digital experiences according to their preferences and needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to limit replies on X?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>X&#8217;s new feature that allows you to limit replies to only verified accounts is straightforward and can be done in a few simple steps. Here&#8217;s how to use this feature:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Compose your X<\/strong>: Start by composing your tweet as you normally would. Type out your message or share your thoughts as usual.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Click on the &#8220;globe&#8221; icon<\/strong>: Just below your tweet in the tweet composition window, you&#8217;ll see a small globe icon. This icon represents your tweet&#8217;s privacy and reply settings. Click on it to access the reply control options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"764\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-253735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/1.jpg 764w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/1-287x300.jpg 287w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/1-150x157.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 764px) 100vw, 764px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Choose who can reply<\/strong>: After clicking on the globe icon, you&#8217;ll see several reply control options. Choose the one you want.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hit &#8220;Post&#8221;<\/strong>: When you&#8217;re ready to share your tweet, click the &#8220;Post&#8221; button as you normally would to post it to your timeline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s it! Your tweet will now have reply restrictions in place, allowing only verified accounts to reply directly to it. Keep in mind that other users can still quote your tweet and share it in their own posts, ensuring that conversations can continue while maintaining control over direct replies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, has introduced a game-changing control feature that promises to bring order to the social media circus. Imagine having the power to curate your online conversations, filter out the noise, and engage only with those you trust. 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