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How to Fix Due to Local Regulations this Content is Restricted on X

Lim How Wei
March 13, 2026

Are you getting this error message, “Due to Local Regulations this Content is Restricted on X”?

It appears for users in regions like India and others with strict online safety or content laws.

This blocks access to sensitive media or adult content to comply with government mandates.

This ties into X’s age assurance policies, where unverified or underage-estimated accounts face limits.

In this quick guide, you’ll learn how to fix “Due to local regulations, this content is restricted on X” (Twitter) on Android or iOS devices.

How to Fix Due to Local Regulations this Content is Restricted on X

To fix “Due to local regulations, this content is restricted on X”, you can try connecting to a VPN or tapping and holding a video to view it.

You can also try adding or changing your birthday on the app or enabling the “Display media that may contain sensitive content” option.

Fix 1: Use a VPN

  1. Force close the Twitter app or browser tab on your device (important).
  2. Download ProtonVPN (free version) on Windows, iOS, or Android.
  3. Sign up, log in, and connect to a free VPN like Singapore or Japan.
  4. Open the Twitter mobile app or desktop app.
  5. Try viewing the video again.

Fix 2: Tap and hold the video

  1. Open the X app on your mobile device.
  2. Scroll to the specific video in the feed.
  3. Tap and hold (long-press) the video and it will be visible!

Fix 3: Add or change your birthday

  1. Open the X app on your mobile device.
  2. Tap on your profile picture and select “Profile”.
  3. Tap on the pencil icon on the top right corner.
  4. Select “Birth date” and change your birthday so that you’re 18 years old or above.
  5. Try viewing the video again.

Fix 4: Display media that may contain sensitive content

  1. Open X.com on a browser (e.g. Chrome) on a PC.
  2. Select “More” on the left sidebar and select “Settings and privacy”.
  3. Select “Privacy and safety” and select “Content you see”.
  4. Turn on “Display media that may contain sensitive content”.
  5. Try viewing the video again.

Further reading

How to Fix Age Verification Not Working on X (Twitter)

How to Fix Dark Mode Option Not Showing on X (Twitter)

How to Stop Showing Your Country on X (Twitter)

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Lim How Wei

Lim How Wei is the founder of followchain.org, with 10+ years of experience in Social Media Marketing and 5+ years of experience as an active investor in stocks and cryptocurrencies. He has researched, tested, and written thousands of articles ranging from social media platforms to messaging apps.

Lim has been quoted and referenced by major publications and media companies like WikiHow, Fast Company, HuffPost, Vice, New York Post, The Conversation, and many others. One of his articles about the gig economy was quoted by Joe Rogan, who hosts The Joe Rogan Experience (the most popular podcast in the world), in the This Past Weekend podcast (the third most popular podcast in the world as of 2026) by Theo Von.

In his free time, Lim uploads personal finance videos on his YouTube channel, Lim Finance, to guide others on their financial journey. He also creates gaming guides, walkthroughs, solutions, and tips for the games he plays, helping players with their progression.