By default, content you post on X is public and can be viewed, searched, and shared by anyone, including people who do not have an X account.
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This provision defines the default visibility model for the platform, establishing that public accessibility of user-generated content and profile data is a foundational operational characteristic rather than an optional feature. It clarifies that content visibility does not depend on viewer authentication status.
Anything you post publicly on X can be seen, searched, and used by anyone — including employers, journalists, advertisers, or data aggregators — unless you have set your account to protected.
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This provision defines the default visibility model for the platform, establishing that public accessibility of user-generated content and profile data is a foundational operational characteristic rather than an optional feature. It clarifies that content visibility does not depend on viewer authentication status.
Anything you post publicly on X can be seen, searched, and used by anyone — including employers, journalists, advertisers, or data aggregators — unless you have set your account to protected.
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