Can Restricted Accounts See My Posts on Social Media?

Learn how restricted accounts affect post visibility and interactions on social media platforms.

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Restricted accounts can't see your new posts or stories. They only see what you choose to make public. When you restrict someone, their comments on your posts are only visible to them, unless you approve them. Additionally, restricted accounts won't know if you've read their direct messages.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What does restricting an account do on social media? Restricting an account limits what that user can see of your posts and stories, hides their comments from others unless approved, and prevents them from knowing if you've read their direct messages.
  2. Can restricted accounts see my private posts or stories? No, restricted accounts can only see what you have made public; they do not have access to your private posts or stories.
  3. Will restricted users know if I read their direct messages? No, when you restrict someone, they will not be notified if you have read their direct messages.
  4. How can I approve comments from restricted accounts? Comments from restricted accounts are only visible to them by default, but you can choose to approve their comments for others to see.

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