# Nostr: Can a relay censor my posts?

A relay can reject, remove, or decline to show events on its own server.

2026-08-08
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## Short answer

A relay can reject, remove, or decline to show events on its own server. It cannot invalidate a correctly signed event that survives elsewhere, and you may publish to another willing relay. However, a widely used relay's policy can still reduce reach. Keep copies of important events and use suitable alternate relays; decentralization offers options, not a guarantee of audience.

## Sources

[NIP-01: Basic protocol](https://github.com/nostr-protocol/nips/blob/master/01.md), [NIP-65: Relay lists](https://github.com/nostr-protocol/nips/blob/master/65.md).

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