Upload an image from your computer or phone to create a Pin.

You can also create and save Pins from images you find online. If you have a business account, find out how to build a Pin.
  • Log in to your Pinterest account and click   in the bottom right-hand corner of your profile or home feed
  • Click Create a Pin
  • Drag and drop or click  to upload your image
  • Add a title, a description and the destination link
  • Click Select above the title next to Save
  • Select the board you want to save to or click Create board to create a new one
  • Click Save
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  • Open the Pinterest app on your device and log in to your Pinterest account
  • Tap your profile picture to open your profile  
  • Swipe down slowly until the search bar appears
  • Tap   above your boards
  • Tap Pin
  • Select a photo to upload, then tap Next 
  • Tap     to take a new photo, then tap Save
  • Add a Title and Description and the Destination website, then tap Next
  • Select a board to save the Pin to

    • Note: If you get a message asking for permission to access your photos, tap Allow.
  • Open the Pinterest app on your device and log in to your Pinterest account
  • Tap your profile picture to open your profile
  • Swipe down slowly until the search bar appears
  • Tap   above your boards
  • Tap Pin
  • Select a photo to upload, then tap Next 
  • Tap   to take a new photo, then tap Use photo
  • Add a Title and Description and the Destination website, then tap Next 
  • Select a board to save the Pin to or tap Create board to create a new one

    • Note: If you get a message that the app doesn't have access to your camera or contacts, you'll need to enable access in your iPhone's privacy settings.

    To make the Pins you've created accessible, you can add alternative text to your Pin to explain what people can see in your Pin.
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