How to close your VKontakte profile

Step-by-step instructions for closing a profile:[one]

1.Open your settings:

• Go to your VKontakte profile.
• In the top right corner of the page, click on your avatar.
• From the drop-down list, select “Settings”.

2. Go to the “Privacy” section:

• In settings, on the left side, find the “Privacy” section.
• A list of privacy settings will open.

3. Select “Closed Profile.”

• Scroll down the page to the “Other” subsection.
• Find “Profile Type” and select the “Closed” option.
• Confirm the action.

What is hidden when a profile is closed:

• Your name and avatar will remain visible.
• Your photo and all other personal information (including friends, status, etc.) will only be available to your friends.
• Date of birth and place of work will be hidden if you have selected the “do not show date” option in profile editing.
• Other users will only be able to subscribe to your page, but not send friend requests if you have restricted this feature.

Additional tips:

• To hide your page from phone number searches, go to “Privacy” and under “Who can search when importing...” select the “No one” option.

With these steps, you can limit access to your page and keep personal information safe.