Share Pinterest Boards: Desktop & Mobile

Sharing a Pinterest board on desktop or mobile is done through the board’s “Send” or share icon, which lets you copy a link, send it via email or messaging apps, or post it to social media. The process is nearly identical on both platforms, with the main difference being the layout of the buttons. This guide walks you through the exact steps for each device, explains the different sharing options, and answers common questions about board privacy and collaboration.

What Sharing a Board Means on Pinterest

When you share a Pinterest board, you are giving someone a direct link to that board’s page. They can view all the Pins you’ve collected without having to search for your profile. Sharing is different from collaborating—a collaborator can add Pins to the board, while someone you simply share with can only view it. You can share a board that is public or secret, but the recipient must have a Pinterest account to see a secret board’s contents.

How to Share a Board on Desktop (Web Browser)

On a computer, the share options are tucked into a small icon on the board’s cover. Here are the steps:

1. Log in to Pinterest in your web browser and go to your profile by clicking your profile picture in the top-right corner.
2. Click the “Saved” tab to see all your boards.
3. Click on the board you want to share to open it.
4. Look for the “Send” icon (a paper airplane or an arrow) located in the top-right area of the board, next to the “Edit” button.
5. Click it, and a pop-up window will appear with several options: copy the link, share to Facebook, Twitter, or email, or send via the Pinterest app if you have it installed.
6. Choose your method. If you copy the link, you can paste it anywhere—a text message, an email, a chat app, or a document.

How to Share a Board on Mobile (iOS and Android App)

The mobile app uses the same core icon but places it differently due to the smaller screen. The steps are:

1. Open the Pinterest app and tap your profile picture (bottom-right on iOS, top-left on Android).
2. Tap the “Saved” tab to see your boards.
3. Tap the board you want to share.
4. Tap the “Send” icon (the paper airplane) in the top-right corner of the screen, next to the three-dot menu.
5. A share sheet will slide up from the bottom. It shows a preview of the board and a list of apps you can share to (Messages, WhatsApp, Email, etc.). You can also tap “Copy Link” to copy the board’s URL to your clipboard.
6. Select your app or copy the link, then send it.

Sharing Options Explained: Copy Link vs. Social Media vs. Email

Each sharing method has a slightly different result:

• Copy Link: This gives you the raw URL. It’s the most flexible because you can paste it anywhere. The link will look like pinterest.com/pin/board/your-board-name/.
• Email: Pinterest opens your email client with a pre-filled subject and body. The recipient gets a clickable link.
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter): This creates a post with a preview of the board and a link. It’s public, so anyone who sees your post can click through.
• Messaging Apps (WhatsApp, Messenger, etc.): These appear in the share sheet on mobile. They send the link with a small preview.

Sharing a Secret Board: What Works and What Doesn’t

Secret boards can be shared, but only with people who have a Pinterest account. When you share a secret board via a link, the recipient must be logged in to Pinterest to view it. If they aren’t logged in, they’ll see a login screen. Also, secret boards do not appear in search or on your public profile, so the only way someone can find them is through a direct link you send. If you later make the board public, the same link will work, and the board will become visible to everyone.

Common Problems and Fixes

Sometimes sharing doesn’t go as smoothly. Here are a few issues and how to resolve them:

• Can’t find the Send icon: Make sure you are viewing the board itself, not just your profile. The icon is on the board page, not the board list.
• Link doesn’t work: Double-check that the board is not set to “Secret” and that you copied the entire link. Also, ensure the recipient has a Pinterest account.
• Share sheet doesn’t show all apps: On mobile, the share sheet is controlled by your device’s operating system. If you don’t see an app, it may not be installed or enabled for sharing.
• Recipient can’t view the board: If the board is secret, they must be logged in. If they still can’t see it, ask them to log out and log back in, or try a different browser.

Sharing vs. Collaborating: Which One Do You Need?

If you want someone to just look at your board, sharing is enough. But if you want them to add Pins, you need to invite them as a collaborator. To do this:

1. Open the board and click the “Edit” (desktop) or the pencil icon (mobile).
2. Scroll down to “Collaborators” and type the person’s name or email.
3. Send the invite. They’ll receive a notification and can accept.

Collaborators can add, remove, and rearrange Pins unless you restrict them to “View only” when you send the invite. Sharing a link does not give editing rights.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I share a board with someone who doesn’t have Pinterest?

Yes, but they will only be able to see the board if it’s public. They’ll be prompted to create an account or log in to view the full board. If the board is secret, they must have an account and be logged in to see it.

Why is my share link not showing a preview?

Pinterest’s link previews rely on metadata. If you paste the link into a chat app and it doesn’t show a preview, it might be because the app hasn’t fetched it yet. Try pasting the link into a new message or wait a few seconds. Sometimes the preview only shows the URL, not an image.

Can I share a board on Instagram or TikTok?

Pinterest doesn’t have a direct share button for Instagram or TikTok. You’ll need to copy the link and paste it into your bio or a direct message. For Instagram Stories, you can take a screenshot of the board and add the link as a sticker.

How do I stop sharing a board?

If you made the board public, you can make it secret again by going to Edit and toggling the “Secret” option. If you shared it with specific people as collaborators, you can remove them from the same Collaborators section. For a link that’s already out there, you can’t revoke it, but making the board secret will prevent new viewers from seeing it.

Does sharing a board notify the owner?

No, Pinterest does not send a notification to the board owner when someone shares their board. It’s a passive action, so you can share freely without worrying about alerts.

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