How to make your Twitter account private on desktop or mobile, and choose who can see your tweets

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You can make your Twitter account private and ensure that only the people you want to see your posts can.

Public Twitter accounts are accessible both to users of the site, and anyone on the internet who finds your profile.

It only takes a few clicks or taps in your Settings menu to make your Twitter account private.

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While celebrities and businesses use their Twitter accounts to promote their projects and products, for the average user, the social media website is often more about sharing the news we care about and the details of our day-to-day lives.

While many people might not care who sees the messages they post, some would prefer to keep their thoughts and random observations private. Thankfully, making your Twitter account private is simple and straightforward. See the rest of the story at Business InsiderNOW WATCH: The incredible story behind Slack, the app that's taken over offices everywhereSee Also:How to block or unblock someone on Twitter on a computer or mobile deviceHow to save any GIF from Twitter using third-party apps on iPhone, Android, or desktopHow to post a video on Twitter from your computer or mobile deviceSEE ALSO: 17 cool things Business Insider readers are buying on Amazon right now some of which really surprised us

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