How To Update X Account Information
This guide explains how to update and synchronize X account information for evidence records.
Overview
After submitting an X post as evidence, you can update the associated X account information to ensure it reflects the latest profile data from X. This is useful when:
- The X account has changed its profile picture
- The account name or bio has been updated
- You want to ensure the account information is current
- The account verification status has changed
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Navigate to Evidence Detail Page
- Log into your XRZJ account
- Go to Activity in the user navigation menu
- Click on X Posts in the left sidebar
- Find and click on the evidence record you want to update
Step 2: Locate the X Account Information Section
- Scroll down to the X Account Information card on the detail page
- You will see the current account information:
- Avatar (profile picture)
- Name
- Username
- Verification status
- Followers and following counts (if available)
- Bio (if available)
Step 3: Update X Account Information
- Find the "Update X Account Info" button next to the username
- Click the button to synchronize the latest information from X
- The button will show a loading state with "Updating..." text
- Wait for the process to complete (this may take a few seconds)
Step 4: What Happens During Update
The system will automatically:
- Fetch the latest profile information from the X account's profile page
- Update the account name if it has changed
- Update the bio if it has been modified
- Download and store the latest profile picture in cloud storage
- Update verification status if it has changed
- Preserve existing data like followers and following counts (if not available from profile)
- Refresh the page to show the updated information
Step 5: Verify the Update
- After the process completes, the page will automatically refresh
- Check that:
- The profile picture has been updated (if changed)
- The account name reflects the latest information
- The bio shows the current content
- Verification status is up to date
- A success message appears confirming the update
Additional Features
View on X Button
Next to the "Update X Account Info" button, you'll find a "View on X" button that:
- Opens the X account's profile page in a new tab
- Allows you to verify the account information directly on X
- Helps you confirm that the update was successful
Important Notes
- Profile Picture: The latest profile picture is automatically downloaded and stored in cloud storage
- Data Preservation: Existing data like followers and following counts are preserved if not available from the profile page
- Real-time Sync: The update fetches the most current information directly from X
- Automatic Storage: Profile pictures are stored securely in cloud storage with unique identifiers
Troubleshooting
Update Button Not Available
- Ensure you are the owner of the evidence record
- Check that the X account username is available
- Verify you are logged into your account
Update Fails
- The X account may have been deleted or suspended
- The account may be private or protected
- Playwright may not be available on the server (contact support)
- Network issues may prevent fetching the profile
Information Not Updating
- Wait a few seconds for the process to complete
- Refresh the page manually if needed
- Check that the X account is publicly accessible
- Verify your internet connection
Need Help?
If you encounter any issues updating X account information, please contact our support team at [email protected].