There is no application in this current time and age that does not have the “Settings” option. The setting is like the toolbox where alterations to the current nature of the application can be done. It is even more visible on social media platforms and Pinterest is not exempted. Just like the general definition or description of “Settings”, Pinterest settings are the toolbox that users can use to change or alter the current status of their Pinterest account.
Furthermore, Pinterest settings are very useful because it can users control some of the content on their accounts and also change the way certain aspects of their accounts are being operated.
Location of the Pinterest Settings on Pinterest
However, on the website that is when using your laptop or desktop to visit the Pinterest website (www.pinterest.com), the “settings” can be found at the far right top corner of the Pinterest page. Just after the “Home”, “Profile”, “Explore” and “Notification” is a 3-dot icon. Nevertheless, clicking on the dot will reveal “Settings” amongst other options like “Help Center”, “Switch to business”, “Terms and privacy”, and “Log out”.
Nonetheless, if you are using a mobile device, say an apple iOS, kindly go to the bottom of your Pinterest page and check for the “Saved” icon. This is found at the extreme right after the “Explore” and “Notification” icons. By clicking on the “Saved” icon, you will be taken to “Settings”. Here, the settings contain “Edit Profile”, “Edit Settings”, “Get Help”, “See terms and privacy”, and “Log out”.
Components of the Pinterest Settings
When using the mobile app on a mobile device, the components of the Pinterest Settings is kind of limited. They have been mentioned earlier on. However, when using the website on a desktop or laptop, the Pinterest Settings contains the following:
- Account Basics.
- Profile.
- Claim website.
- Notifications.
- Home feed.
- Social Networks.
- Security.
- Apps.
Account Basics
The account Basics show the user’s email address and password, as was used in creating their account. It also includes the country and gender of the user.
Profile
Here users can see and change their First name and last name. They can also view and change their profile picture. Users can also provide a short description of themselves here.
Claim Website
Here users can provide their own website and also claim this website. By doing this, users can be able to track how the pins on their sites are doing.
Notifications
The notification section helps users decide whether they want to be notified about different activities or not. For instance, activities from other users on Pinterest, whether straight to your phone or via email.
Home Feed
Here all pins “picked for you” can be allowed to appear on the user’s home feed. If not desired, users can change this here.
Social Networks
However, all the other social networks that are connected to your Pinterest account are listed here. Users also have the right to choose which social network they want to be connected to their accounts.
Security
Meanwhile, pinterest reveals every device that has logged into your account. If users do not recognize any device or session shown on this space, they can be immediately suspicious of a third-party user and therefore revoke such sessions.
Apps
All the apps and plugins that have been installed so as to make Pinterest perform better and faster will be shown here. Users have the right to remove any of these apps at any time they wish.
Interestingly, it is your account and you have the tools (Pinterest Settings) you need to make the account run just the way you want it. Therefore, click on “Save settings” to effect changes. Click on “Cancel” to revoke any changes and stick to the precious or default setting.