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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"X is a public platform. X content, including your profile information (e.g., name/pseudonym, username, profile pictures), is available for viewing by the general public. The public does not need to be signed in to view some content on X.— Excerpt from X's X Privacy Policy
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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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