How to Update Your Profile Visibility
Take control of your privacy on Recipio by adjusting who can see your profile, recipes, and cooking activity. Perfect for both social cooking enthusiasts and private recipe collectors.
๐ Understanding Visibility Options
๐ Public Profile
Who can see: Anyone on Recipio, including people not following you
Visible content: Profile info, public recipes, cookbooks, follower count, and activity
Best for: Food bloggers, recipe creators, and social cooking enthusiasts
๐ฅ Friends Only
Who can see: Only users you follow back or have accepted as friends
Visible content: Full profile, all recipes, and cooking activity to friends only
Best for: Users who want to share with a close network of family and friends
๐ Private Profile
Who can see: Only you can see your full profile
Visible content: Others see only your name and that you're on Recipio
Best for: Personal recipe organization without social interaction
โ๏ธ How to Change Your Profile Visibility
Step-by-step process:
- Open Profile Settings: Click your profile photo โ "Settings" โ "Privacy"
- Find Profile Visibility: Look for the "Profile Visibility" section
- Select Your Preference: Choose Public, Friends Only, or Private
- Review Impact: Read what changes with your new setting
- Save Changes: Click "Update Privacy Settings"
- Confirm: You'll see a confirmation that your settings have been updated
โฐ Changes take effect immediately
Your new visibility settings apply right away. If you make your profile private, people who were viewing it will no longer have access.
๐ Granular Privacy Controls
Additional privacy options:
๐ฝ๏ธ Recipe Visibility
- โข All Public: Anyone can see all your recipes
- โข Friends Only: Only approved friends see your recipes
- โข Per Recipe: Set visibility individually for each recipe
- โข Cookbook Based: Some recipes public, others in private cookbooks
๐ Cookbook Visibility
- โข Public Cookbooks: Anyone can discover and view
- โข Unlisted: Accessible by direct link only
- โข Friends Only: Visible only to your friends
- โข Private: Only you and invited members can access
๐ Activity Visibility
- โข Show Activity: Others see what recipes you save, rate, and comment on
- โข Hide Activity: Your cooking activity is private
- โข Friends Only: Only friends see your activity feed
๐ฅ Managing Follow Requests
Control who can follow you and see your content:
Follow request settings:
- Auto-Accept Public Requests: Anyone can follow you automatically
- Manual Approval Required: You review and approve each follow request
- Friends of Friends Only: Only mutual connections can send requests
- No New Followers: Disable all new follow requests
Managing pending requests:
- Go to Profile โ "Followers" โ "Pending Requests"
- Review each person's profile and mutual connections
- Accept or decline based on your comfort level
- Block users if you don't want future requests from them
๐ง Email and Notification Privacy
Control what notifications you receive:
๐ฉ Email Notifications
- โข New followers and follow requests
- โข Comments and ratings on your recipes
- โข Cookbook invitations and member activity
- โข Weekly recipe recommendations
๐ฑ Push Notifications
- โข Real-time recipe interactions
- โข New cookbook invitations
- โข Friend activity updates
- โข Trending recipe alerts
๐ Search and Discovery Settings
Control how others find you:
- Searchable Profile: Allow others to find you by name or username
- Recipe Discovery: Include your public recipes in general recipe searches
- Suggestion Lists: Appear in "People You May Know" for others
- External Search Engines: Allow Google, Bing, etc. to index your public profile
๐ก Privacy Best Practices
๐ฏ Start conservative
Begin with more private settings and gradually open up as you become comfortable with the platform.
๐ Review regularly
Check your privacy settings every few months and adjust based on how you're using Recipio.
๐ Cookbook-specific privacy
You can have a private profile but still share specific cookbooks publicly for particular projects or communities.
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Family considerations
If sharing family recipes, consider who should have access and set cookbook permissions accordingly.
๐จ Privacy Scenarios
๐ Personal recipe collection only
Settings: Private profile, private cookbooks, no followers
Perfect for digitizing personal recipes without any social interaction.
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Family recipe sharing
Settings: Friends-only profile, manual follow approval, private family cookbook
Share with family members while keeping recipes private from the general public.
๐ Food blogger/creator
Settings: Public profile, public recipes, auto-accept followers, searchable
Maximize visibility and engagement for your recipe creations and food content.
โ๏ธ Mixed public/private approach
Settings: Public profile, mix of public and private cookbooks, manual approval
Share some recipes publicly while keeping personal collections private.
๐ง Troubleshooting Privacy Issues
Settings not saving?
- Refresh the page and try again
- Clear your browser cache and cookies
- Make sure you're logged in properly
- Try using a different browser or device
Still receiving unwanted contact?
- Block specific users who are bothering you
- Set follow requests to "Friends of Friends Only"
- Turn off all email notifications temporarily
- Contact support if harassment continues
Can't find certain privacy settings?
- Check both "Privacy" and "Account" sections in settings
- Some settings may be in individual cookbook settings
- Look for recipe-specific privacy options when editing recipes
- Contact support if you can't locate a specific setting
๐ Remember: Your privacy is important! Don't hesitate to start with more restrictive settings and gradually open up as you become more comfortable sharing your culinary creations with the Recipio community.