How to Keep Your Pinterest Boards Private on Desktop and Mobile

Pinterest is an excellent platform for gathering ideas, but as time goes on, your pins can pile up, making it difficult to find what you're looking for. The best way to solve this problem is by using Pinterest boards to organize your pins into different categories, making them easier to access later on.

By default, Pinterest boards are public and designed for promotion. This means that anyone can access both the board and the pins inside it. However, if you prefer to keep your pins private, you can create a private Pinterest board on both desktop and mobile devices. Here's how:

Private Board vs Public Board

When you create a private Pinterest board, it won't show up on the home page, your profile page, or even in search results. This is perfect for organizing pins for personal needs. However, you won't miss out on any features when using private boards. You can still share the board with others by providing them with a link, and you can even add collaborators to help you organize the boards as a team.

How to Create a Private Pinterest Board

To create a private Pinterest board on desktop:

  1. Open Pinterest and click on your profile icon at the top right corner.
  2. On your profile page, click on the Plus + icon located on the right side of the page. In the drop-down menu, select the Board option.
  3. In the pop-up window that appears, give your Pinterest board a name. Enable the toggle beside “Keep this board secret” to create a private board.
  4. Once you're done, click on Create. Pinterest will suggest related pins for you to add to your board. You can add them if you'd like and then click on Done.

That's it! You have successfully created a private Pinterest board on desktop.

To create a private Pinterest board on Android and iOS:

  1. Download the Pinterest app from the Play Store or Apple App Store. Open the app and log in to your account.
  2. Tap on the profile icon and then tap on the plus icon beside the search bar. Select the Board option from the menu.
  3. Give your board a name and enable the toggle beside “Keep this board secret” to make it private. Pinterest will suggest related pins for you to pin if you'd like. Tap on Done at the top right corner to finish.

How to Make an Existing Pinterest Board Private

If you already have a Pinterest board and want to make it private, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Pinterest board and click on the three-dot menu beside the board name. Select the Edit board option.
  2. In the popup window that appears, you can make changes to the details of the board. Enable the checkmark beside “Keep this board secret” to turn it into a private board. Click on Done to save the changes.

On Android and iOS devices, you can make an existing Pinterest board private by following these steps:

  1. Open the Pinterest board on your phone and tap on the three-dot menu at the top right corner.
  2. Select the Edit board option from the menu.
  3. Enable the toggle beside “Keep this board secret” and tap on Done to save the changes.

Keep Your Pinterest Board Secret

A private Pinterest board has all the features of a normal Pinterest board. You can share it with others and add collaborators. However, only you can delete the board or make it public again. It's important to note that if you make a private board public, all the pins inside it will also become public and accessible to all Pinterest users.

So, if you're looking to keep your Pinterest boards private, follow the steps above to create or make your existing boards private. It's a simple and effective way to organize your pins while maintaining your privacy.