If you’re not signed in, click or tap Log in to do so now. If you haven’t created a Pinterest account yet, click or tap Sign up to create one now.
You can get back to the Home page at any time by clicking the Pinterest logo (a red circle with a white “p”) on the web, or by tapping the house icon at the bottom-left corner of the mobile app. The Home page is also where you’ll find some other navigation tabs—Today and Following. Click or tap Today to see daily inspiration from Pinterest, or Following to see only the content shared by people you follow.
If the Pin links to a website, click the web link (or tap Visit in the mobile app) to see the full content. When you find a Pin you like, you can click or tap ‘Save to save it to a board. Learn more about boards in the Saving Pins to a Board method. Each Pin also contains a link to the person who created it. If you want to see more Pins from that person, tap the Follow button by their name. See the Following Boards and People method to learn more about following others.
Click or tap Boards to see boards you’ve created. Click or tap Pins to see a list of your saved Pins.
Select Edit Profile to add your personal info, including a photo. Select Account settings to take care of general tasks, like changing how you log in, updating your email address and location, or deactivating your account. Select Notifications to control how you are notified of new activity. Select Privacy & data to manage how Pinterest uses your data, as well as control your visibility on search engines. Select Security to manage your password and turn on 2-factor authentication.
To search for something in particular, just type what you’re looking for into the search box. As you type, you’ll see search suggestions below the search bar. Tap what you’re looking for, or press Enter or Return to run the search verbatim. Below the suggestions are accounts that match what you’ve typed—you can tap one of these accounts to check out that user’s profile, boards, and Pins.
On a computer: From the Home page, click the bell icon at the top-right corner. On a phone or tablet: Tap the speech bubble icon containing three dots at the bottom of the screen—this opens to the Updates tab of your inbox, which is where your notifications will be.
To send a message, click the pencil icon or select New Message, and then select up to 10 recipients. If you want to send a Pin, click or tap the pushpin icon to search for one to send. Enter your message and select the paper airplane icon or Send to send it. When you have a new message, just tap it in the inbox to open it.
To send a message, click the pencil icon or select New Message, and then select up to 10 recipients. If you want to send a Pin, click or tap the pushpin icon to search for one to send. Enter your message and select the paper airplane icon or Send to send it. When you have a new message, just tap it in the inbox to open it.
If you’re using a phone or tablet, tap the magnifying glass at the bottom to bring up the search bar.
If you don’t want anyone to see your board, you can toggle the “Secret” switch to the On position. If you want to collaborate on the board with someone else, tap the button under “Collaborators” to choose someone.
Tap or click the profile icon and select Boards. Click or tap your board. If you’re using a computer, click the pencil icon on the left side of the page. If you’re on a phone or tablet, tap the menu at the top-right corner and select Edit. Now you can edit the board’s name, add a description, choose a topic/category, and control the board’s visibility to others. You can also invite collaborators if you’d like. In the future, you can return here to merge the board with another, archive it, or delete it permanently. Click or tap Done to save your changes.
If you’re using a phone or tablet, select a photo and tap next. If you’re on a computer, click the large box with an arrow inside, select the image, and then click Open. Enter a title and description. If you want people to be able to find your Pin in searches, make sure to be descriptive and use relevant keywords. If you want the Pin to link to a website, click or tap the Destination option and paste the desired URL. Select a board for the Pin. If you’re on a phone or tablet, tap Next and select the board. If you’re on a computer, choose a board from the drop-down menu and click Save.
Click Save from site or tap the globe. Enter a direct link to the site you want to Pin. If you’re on a phone or tablet, you can search for the site as well. Press Enter or Return to open a list of images from the site that you can use for your Pin. Click or tap the image(s) you want to use and select Next (phone/tablet) or Add to Pin (computer). If you’re using a computer, enter a title and description of the Pin and select a board from the drop-down menu. If you’re on a phone or tablet, just select a board. You can edit the Pin’s name and description later.
Open your profile and select Pins. If you’re on a computer, hover the mouse cursor over the Pin you want to edit, and then click the pencil icon that appears. If you’re on a phone or tablet, tap and hold the Pin, and then select the pencil icon. The information you can edit varies by Pin. If you linked from a website, you can just enter a note and update the board. If you uploaded a photo, you can type a description and add or edit the website. Click Save or tap Done.
