X will allow users to learn more about their accounts “About this account” It introduces a new feature called. With this feature, users country where accounts were created, current location, username change history And information that the account is linked to via the web or app store can be viewed.
The new feature was tested with a limited group of users last month. Now, it has started to be gradually delivered to all users. Nikita Bier, one of the product development team of the platform, said that the feature in question strengthen accounting accuracy And increasing the reliability of content stated his intention. In this way, users will be able to more easily monitor the history of accounts that share information. In addition, this feature offers a similar function to Facebook’s “Page Transparency” and Instagram’s “About this account” sections.
Users can currently view their account information by clicking “Joined” under their profile bio. However, it is not yet possible to view other users’ account details. Once the feature is fully deployed, everyone will have a profile. country of creation, account connection method And How many times has the username been changed? will be able to see. However, some information may be kept confidential depending on the privacy preferences of the users.
In addition, country information It can be displayed as “country”, “region” or “continent” according to user preferences. The default option is set to country. The connection type of the account (e.g. web or iOS/Android store) will also be clearly stated. In addition, users who log in via VPN will receive a warning in their profiles saying “Country or region information may not be correct.” This phrase has already been noticed by some users.
X’s new account information feature aims to increase transparency
This feature is considered one of the most comprehensive steps taken by X regarding content reliability. However, some users are concerned about their location information being shared. Despite this, the platform emphasizes that this information will only be displayed at the general country level. Additionally, account holders can view privacy keys By enabling it, you will be able to control what information appears. The company also states that these preferences will be clearly displayed on the profile.
Besides all these, the feature gradually It is expected to be opened to all users. Currently, a limited number of users can see the new information boxes. The feature is planned to become active in mobile applications in a short time, along with the desktop version. On the other hand, this step by X is considered an important tool, especially in the fight against misinformation. Because users will be able to see directly in the profile from which country an account is managed.
The new system, the platform transparency policy In addition to strengthening your account, it can also be effective in detecting fake or manipulative accounts. The origin of the account will now become clearer to users, especially in news and political content. In addition, in the future, the application activity history And account verification history It is said that it can also provide additional data such as.
X’s new feature aims to increase user confidence. However, in this process, different discussions on privacy and data sharing are expected to come to the fore. For users more transparent While creating a social media environment, redefining personal privacy boundaries seems inevitable.