Twitter is a social networking tool that allows you to stay in touch with friends, family and co-workers, and network with people online. However, you may decide to make your Twitter updates private so that only people you have approved can see your updates. You don't need to create a separate profile to protect yourself from unwanted followers; just follow these steps.
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Difficulty:
Easy
Instructions
1
Log in to your Twitter account. Enter your Twitter user name or e-mail address, and password on the Twitter homepage to reach your profile page.
2
Select "Settings" to modify your account. "Settings" is the fourth option on the right at the top of your Twitter profile page. Select it to go to your account management page.
3
Check the "Protect my updates" check box. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to find this check box. It is the last feature and section of your account page.
4
Select "Save." This confirms your changes until you decide to un-check the box. Anyone who sees your profile will now see a large "lock" image indicating that your updates are protected.
5
Approve your followers. You will receive an e-mail notification when someone wants to follow you and will need to approve them so they can join your "following" list.
Tips & Warnings
Protecting your updates removes you from the Twitter public time line; this means random people browsing the time line won't be able to see your updates
Protecting your updates also removes you from search results.
You can un-check the "protect updates" box at any time.
Make sure to click "Save" after making changes to confirm the modification.
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