How to Make Your VSCO Account Private? (Step By Step Guide)

VSCO is one of the most-popular social media platforms that enable users to share their photos and connect with like-minded persons/other creators. While VSCO is a public platform, you can keep it private for several reasons like personal or professional use. In this article, we will provide you a step-by-step guide on how to make a VSCO account private along with additional tips for extra privacy. 

If you are unaware about “how to make a VSCO account private” then you can take help from the guidelines that are briefly mentioned below. Let’s come, and explore the steps.

1. First of all, open the VSCO app, and navigate to the profile page. Tap on three horizontal dots given at the top right corner of the screen, and access account settings.
2. Now scroll down the page to go to the “Account” section, and look for the “Private Account” option. Toggle the Private Account switch to enable the “Privacy mode”. 
3. Once the private account switch has been toggled, a prompt will appear on the screen to confirm your decision. Click on the “Make Private” option to confirm your decision. 
4. After making your VSCO account private, go back to the profile page, and click on the three dots icon. Look for the “Edit Profile” option, and toggle the “Private Profile” switch to the right side. 
5. Tap on the “Content Visibility” option, and select who can watch your content. You can choose from the following options:
   1. Only Me
   2. Friends
   3. Friends of Friends
   4. Public
6. In a Private account, you can manage your followers, and take full control of your VSCO account. For this, go to the profile page, click on “Followers”, and swipe left to remove any follower you dislike.
7. To hide your identity from friends and followers use any private profile picture. Tap on the profile picture icon, go to the device`s gallery and select a new image. 
8. Maintain privacy of your account by avoiding using identical information such as name, location, and other details.
9. Avoid responding to strangers when you receive suspicious messages from strangers as it may disrupt the privacy of your VSCO account. 
10. Review your account settings on a regular basis to ensure your account`s privacy is up-to-date

1. Enhanced privacy, and online security 
2. Protection from suspicious messages 
3. Control over your content 
4. Reduced risk of harassment, and hateful speech 
5. More increased peace of mind 

1. Use a strong, and complex password 
2. Enable two-factor authentication for enhanced security 
3. Avoid sharing personal information with strangers 
4. Share best-quality content, and avoid posting sensitive information 
5. Remove or blur personal information using VSCO`s built-in tools

Making a VSCO account private is a straightforward procedure, and you can easily set it to private within a few minutes. By making your account private you can protect your personal information, and hide online presence. So, carefully follow the steps outlined in this article, and safeguard your personal information with more enhanced security measures. Hopefully, this post will remain beneficial for you. Thanks for visiting us!.