Youths (under 18)
Staying Safe on X
Staying safe online
Setting privacy and safety controls
X, formerly Twitter, lets you share short posts, follow conversations and stay updated on news, trends and topics that interest you. What you post, see and engage with can shape your online experience. Learning how X works and adjusting your settings can help you stay safe online.
How can content on X affect you?
X shows you posts based on the accounts you follow, what you like, repost and interact with. This means your activity influences what appears in your timeline.
Even though X has safety settings for younger users, you may still see content that:
Involves cyberbullying, harassment or doxxing
Promotes hate speech, racial or religious content
Spreads misleading or false information
Comes from fake accounts pretending to be someone you know
If content on X starts to make you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, it may be time to adjust your settings to protect yourself.
What are X’s default protections for younger users?
The minimum age to create an X account in Singapore is 13 years old. Some privacy and safety settings are turned on by default to give younger users aged 13 to 17 extra protection.
Settings to limit interactions with strangers
Accounts are set to “Protected posts” by default, so only approved followers can search for and see your posts
Only accounts you follow can message you directly
Filters to reduce inappropriate content
Potentially harmful content is hidden from recommendations
Mature content is filtered out
How can you further protect yourself on X?
Even with these protections in place, you may still want more control over what you see and who can interact with you.
Choose what you see
Tap “Show less often” on posts you do not want to see more of
Mute posts containing keywords that bother you
Control who can see your content and interact with you
Review the personal data visible on your account
Turn off the settings that allow others to find you by your email address or phone number
Choose who can message you
Untag yourself from unwanted conversations you are mentioned in
Block accounts you do not want to interact with
Watch your screen time
Notice how X makes you feel after long sessions
Take breaks when scrolling starts to feel overwhelming
What else can you do when something does not feel right?
Sometimes, certain content or interactions may cause discomfort and make you feel unsafe.
When that happens, remember:
You do not have to respond or explain yourself
Saving screenshots or links can help if you want to report harmful behaviour
Blocking or reporting is okay
Talking to a trusted adult, such as a parent, teacher or counsellor, can help you figure out next steps
Getting support early can prevent things from getting worse
Where can you learn more about X’s safety tools?
Visit this resource to find out more about staying safe on X:
X Help Centre: Get help with your account, settings and security, and find answers to common questions
You can also explore other online safety resources on our website for more advice on staying safe online.