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Policies and reporting
Understand the Twitter Rules and report violations
Help us build a safer Twitter by understanding the Twitter Rules. Explore our policies, find information about reporting violations, and learn how to maintain a healthy account.
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Common Questions
What happens to inactive accounts?
What is Twitter's inactive username policy? We encourage users to actively log in and use Twitter when they register an accoun...
read more.How can I report violations?
This article provides an overview of how to report potential violations of the Twitter Rules and Terms of Service. How to rep...
read more.Where can I read more about the Twitter Rules?
Our goal is to provide a service that allows you to discover and receive content from sources that interest you as well as to ...
read more.How can I keep my account safe?
Keeping your account secure We want Twitter to be a safe and open community. This help page provides some information and tips...
read more.What is Twitter’s abuse policy?
Engaging in targeted abuse or harassment on Twitter is a violation of the Twitter Rules and Terms of Service, so we’ve establi...
read more.Can I get free followers?
“Free followers” apps Some apps claim they will give you more followers. Using these apps can be harmful and often cause accou...
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