Help Center
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Your Profile
Your Profile
Edit
How do I edit my bio, name, email, or password?
To edit your account using a web browser:
- Go to https://quite.exposed/settings/home.
- You should see the Name, Website, and Bio fields.
- Change the desired fields, and then click the Submit button.
Why can't I update my username?
Pixelfed is a federated application, changing your username is not supported in every federated software so we cannot allow username changes. Your best option is to create a new account with your desired username.
Privacy
How do I set my photos and videos to private so that only approved followers can see them?
To change your account visibility:
- Go to https://quite.exposed/settings/privacy.
- Check the Private Account checkbox.
- The confirmation modal will popup and ask you if you want to keep existing followers and disable new follow requests
- Click the Submit button.
Security
Here are some recommendations to keep your account secure:
- Pick a strong password, don't re-use it on other websites
- Never share your password
- Remember to log out on public computers or devices
- Periodically check your Account Log for any suspicious activity
- Setup Two Factor Authentication
How can I add additional protection to my account?
You can add an additional layer of security to your account by enabling Two Factor Authentication. For more information, check your security settings.
How do I report unauthorized use of my account?
Please contact the administrators of this instance.
Delete Your Account
How do I temporarily disable my account?
If you temporarily disable your account, your profile, photos, comments and likes will be hidden until you reactivate it by logging back in. To temporarily disable your account:
- Log into quite.exposed
- Tap or click the menu and select Settings
- Navigate to the Security Settings
- Confirm your account password.
- Scroll down to the Danger Zone section and click on the Disable button.
- Follow the instructions on the next page.