How to Make a Pinterest Board Private: Step-by-Step Guide

Creating a private Pinterest board is a convenient way to keep your ideas and images exclusively for you and select people. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to make your Pinterest board private, including photos to help you through the process.

Being Private on Pinterest

Unlike some other social media platforms, Pinterest allows you to make your boards private—available only to you and those you choose to invite. This feature can be particularly useful for those sharing personal projects, business ideas, or simply organizing personal collections.

Steps to Make a Pinterest Board Private

Log in to Your Pinterest Account: Open the Pinterest app or website and log in using your credentials. Go to Your Profile: Click on your profile icon, typically found in the top right corner. Select Your Board: Browse through your boards and find the one you wish to make private. Once found, click on it to open it. Edit Board: Look for the pencil icon or the button that allows you to edit the board settings. Toggle the Visibility: Within the edit section, locate the option that changes the board's visibility. This option is often found in a drop-down menu or is simply a toggle button. Save Changes: Make sure to save your changes to ensure that your board is set to private.

When you first create a board, you might notice an option to keep it ‘secret’. This option ensures that the board is only discoverable by you. Here's how to make an existing board secret:

Open the Board: Click on the board you want to make secret. Click the Three Little Dots: These are usually located on the left side of the board view. Click on them. Select 'Edit': From the menu that appears, click on the 'Edit' option. Turn On 'Make this board secret': Within the edit settings, look for an option that says 'Make this board secret'. Toggle this option on.

Another option is to create a new board and select the 'Secret' option during setup. When creating a new board, you will find a box labeled 'Secret' that allows you to make the board exclusively for you. Simply check the box to create a secret board.

Secret Boards on Pinterest

Secret Boards are exclusive to you and are not discoverable by others. To check if a board is secret, you'll see a padlock icon next to the board name or title. To turn on secret status for an existing board, follow these steps:

Open the board. Click the three dots. Select 'Edit'. Turn on the 'Make this board secret' option.

These secret boards should be live soon, as announced by Pinterest. This feature is particularly useful for sharing personal projects, gifts, or other private content without worrying about it being discovered by unintended viewers.

Alternative Options for Private Boards

If you need more privacy or advanced features, consider using other platforms such as Colibra. Colibra recently launched and offers private collections and the ability to collaborate with others in a secure environment. This platform is perfect for business applications or creating private gift lists.

For those requiring even more specialized private board solutions, there are alternatives such as GimmeBar. GimmeBar also provides private boards, and while it may not have the visual appeal of Pinterest, it excels in providing robust privacy features, especially for business use.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out for more information.