How to Create a List on X (Twitter) to Organize Accounts

Tap through each step to see exactly how to create a list on X.

  1. Open Lists in the side menu

    Click "Lists" in the left sidebar.

  2. Click Create new List

    Click the "Create new List" button in the upper right.

  3. Set a name and privacy option

    Type a name for the list and choose whether it is visible to others or just to you.

  4. Search for and add accounts

    Use the search box to find accounts and add them to the list one by one.

Stop letting your timeline blur every account together

Instead of every account you follow blending into one timeline, splitting accounts into lists like "news only" or "friends only" lets you pick exactly the kind of posts you want to see.

Lists work even for accounts you do not follow

You can add any public account to a list regardless of whether you follow it, letting you check their posts without following. If a list is public, you can also tap "Subscribe" on someone else's list page to add it to your own collection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add accounts I do not follow to a list?

Yes, you can add any public account to a list regardless of whether you follow it, letting you check their posts without following.

Can I subscribe to a list someone else made?

Yes, if it is a public list, you can tap "Subscribe" on the list's page to add it to your own list collection.