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What is X Delegate?
Delegate lets several people work on one X account. The owner assigns and removes roles, and nobody else needs the password. It works on x.com and X Pro, but you turn it on and send invites on x.com. X says account owners are responsible for what admins and contributors post.
Source: X Help Center: How to use the Delegate feature, checked 15 October 2026
What can owners, admins and contributors do?
X's three roles:
| Role | What X says it can do |
|---|---|
| Owner | Manage the password, phone number and login verification; invite admins and contributors; post, repost, send DMs, like, schedule and delete posts, create Lists |
| Admin | Invite admins and contributors; post, repost, send DMs, like, schedule and delete posts, create Lists and collections; view post analytics |
| Contributor | Post, repost, send DMs, like, schedule and delete posts, create Lists and collections |
Source: X Help Center: How to use the Delegate feature, checked 15 October 2026
How do you invite someone with Delegate?
- Log in to x.com as the account you want to share.
- Select Your account in the navigation bar.
- Select Security and account access, then X Delegate, then Invite a member.
- Type the person's name or @username in the Invite a member to this account field.
- Choose contributor or admin.
- Click Send invite. They get an email and an invitation in Delegate on x.com, and must accept it before they can use the account.
Source: X Help Center: How to use the Delegate feature, checked 15 October 2026
How do you change a role or remove someone?
Owners and admins can manage delegates. Contributors can't.
- Log in to x.com as the shared account.
- Select Your account in the navigation bar.
- Select Security and account access, then X Delegate, then Members you've delegated to.
- Find the person and click Change role or Remove from account.
- Confirm.
Source: X Help Center: How to use the Delegate feature, checked 15 October 2026
How do you accept, decline or leave a delegated account?
If you never want delegation invites, turn off Allow others to Delegate to you in Delegate on x.com.
- In Delegate on x.com, click Accounts delegated to you.
- Under Pending invites, click Accept (tick) or Decline (cross).
- Once accepted, the account appears under admin access or contributor access.
- To leave later, select the account, click Leave account and confirm with Leave.
Source: X Help Center: How to use the Delegate feature, checked 15 October 2026
What about X Pro Teams and subscriptions?
X Pro's FAQ points teams to Delegate for sharing access without passwords. The About X Pro page says Pro Teams is separate from Account Switching and is still being redesigned. X's Delegate page doesn't mention a subscription, while its Premium page lists X Pro, including adding contributors and admins, under the Premium+ tier only.
Sources: X Help Center: X Pro FAQs, checked 15 October 2026; X Help Center: About X Pro, checked 15 October 2026; X Help Center: About X Premium, checked 15 October 2026
Why can't you invite someone or manage delegates?
- The person has turned off Allow others to Delegate to you. X suggests asking them to check
- You're a contributor. Only owners and admins can manage delegates
- They can't find the invite: it's in their email and in Delegate on x.com under Accounts delegated to you, then Pending invites
- You changed the password and expected delegates to lose access. They don't, so remove them from Members you've delegated to
- You only see Delegate settings in X Pro: invites are sent from x.com
Source: X Help Center: How to use the Delegate feature, checked 15 October 2026
Where does Zolyp fit? (Disclosure: Zolyp is our product)
Delegate controls who can act on X itself. If you also want help planning and writing the posts, Zolyp plans, writes, designs and schedules them, and you approve the week in minutes before anything goes out. There's a 3-day free trial, no card required.
Common questions
Can I share my X account without giving out the password?
Yes. Use Delegate on x.com to invite people as admins or contributors. They act for the account from their own login.
What's the difference between an admin and a contributor on X?
Both can post, reply, send DMs and schedule. Admins can also invite or remove delegates and view post analytics.
Do delegates lose access if I change my X password?
No. X says delegates keep access after a password change. Remove them in Delegate to end their access.
Who is responsible for posts made by delegates?
The account owner. X says owners are responsible for content posted by authorised admins and contributors.
Can a contributor change the account's password?
No. Only the owner manages the password, phone number and login verification settings.