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Here's how to pin a post on X
April 7, 2025
Did you post something memorable? Something funny? Something newsworthy? Have an announcement to make? Why not make it the first thing people see on your X profile by pinning it to the top of the page? There’s no limit as to how long it can stay there. You can’t do it with someone else’s post or repost to your profile, but here’s how to pin one of your posts on X.
QUICK ANSWER
To pin a post on X, go to the post you want to pin on your profile page. Drop down the three-dot More icon next to the post and select Pin to your profile. If you already have a pinned post, selecting a new one will replace the old one.
JUMP TO KEY SECTIONS
How to pin a post on X for Android
- Open the X app.
- Tap your profile icon on the top-left corner.
- Select Profile.
- Swipe to the post you want to be pinned.
- Tap the three-dot More symbol on the top-right corner of your post.
- Tap Pin to your profile, then Pin in the pop-up message.
How to pin a post on X for iPhone
- Open the X app.
- Tap your profile icon on the left-hand column. It looks like a person.
- Select Profile.
- Tap the three-dot More icon on the top-right corner of your post.
- Tap Pin to your profile, then Pin in the pop-up message.
How to pin a post on X website
- Navigate to the X website. Log in if needed.
- Click Profile on the left-most menu.
- Scroll to the post you want to pin.
- Click on the three-dot More icon on the top-right corner of the post.
- Click Pin to your profile, then click Pin in the pop-up message.
FAQs
Currently, pinning someone else’s X post is not possible. We also don’t know if this is a feature X might consider adding in the future.
Apart from highlighting something you want everyone to know (such as a special offer at your business), you can also use it as an introduction to new followers or as a “virtual business card.” You can also use it to encourage people to follow you on Twitter by giving an idea of what they can expect from you.