How to register on VK: step-by-step instructions for beginners

Social networks have become quite popular in our modern world, because they are a convenient way of communication and communication on the Internet. Most of these resources allow you to exchange not only text messages, but also photos, videos, music and other content.

In Russia, the majority of users prefer the VKontakte , one of the reasons for its relevance is the simple registration available to everyone. Because immediately after it you can begin full use. It turns out that, with just an Internet connection, you can get your own page on the Internet.

How to create your own page

You can register either through a personal computer or using a smartphone by downloading the official application. The procedure is the same on all devices. You can use one account from several gadgets at once, for which you just need to log in by entering your phone number and password.

To register on the site, you only need a mobile phone to confirm your identity. During the process you will need to indicate your number, so it is worth preparing it in advance.

If you need more powerful functionality, in particular, flexible access options only for certain users, then create a group instead of a public page. More details about this can be found in the article on how to create a group on VK.

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This section will help you regulate access to the wall on your page, as well as any other posts. It is better to limit the number of those who can write on your page, especially since this limitation is always easy to remove.

Restricting access to posts on a page

This section of the settings can be considered one of the main ones, since it regulates access from outside. No one will be able to read your friends' comments unless you want them to. Also, if you don’t like third-party comments on your personal photos, you can also get rid of them once and for all by simply closing the ability to leave captions under pictures.

Communication setup

Creating a main page

To create a VKontakte through a browser, you need to perform a few basic steps:

1. The first thing you have to do is go to the vk.com website.

2. On the right side of the site you can see special fields for entering a phone number and password. A little lower is the new user registration block. There you need to enter your first and last name. It is advisable that they be real, as this is required by the site’s policy. In addition, if the data provided is false, then if you lose access to your account, problems may arise with its recovery. Even lower is the date of birth and gender. Then you just have to click on Register.

3. You will be redirected to a new page where you will need to enter your phone number.

   
   It is worth noting that one number can only be linked to one account. If a page with a registered number has already been created previously, it will be automatically unlinked. After which you will need to confirm that the number belongs to you. To do this, you need to enter the code from the SMS in the field that appears.

   
   Immediately after the code from the SMS message is entered, the site will prompt you to create a password. It is better to use Latin letters and numbers to create a strong password.

   
   It is worth noting that the password is case sensitive. All you have to do is click Login to the site and go to your new page.

Tips will help you set up your profile and navigate the site.

How to block comments on personal photos

To prevent users from commenting on photos, you need to go to the corresponding section, which is called that, and click on the graphic image of a pencil located in the upper right corner of the album.

Going to edit mode, find the corresponding item called “Who can comment on this album?” and set the desired privacy option.

Close commenting

Re-registration

Sometimes there is a need to create a second VKontakte for a variety of reasons. For example, when access to the first one is completely lost and even technical support cannot restore it. Or if you urgently need to send a message to someone, but your main account is not suitable for this or that reason. Of course, the idea arises of simply registering under a new one, with a different first and last name. But it won't work that way.

To register a second account, you will need another phone number, since having two pages on one is prohibited by the administration. Even if enough time passes from the moment of registration and you manage to register, the first page will be unlinked from the number and access to it will either be completely lost, or most functions will become unavailable.

If you do not have a second phone number, but still have a great desire to create a second VKontakte page, then you can use the recommendations of the article on our website How to register on VK without a phone number.

What to do if you can’t log into VK?

Sometimes you can't get to your page. There can be many reasons for this inconvenience:

1. Lack of Internet.
2. Site blocking.
3. Problems on the server.
4. Hacking of the page.
5. Incorrect login or password.

You need to act in accordance with the cause of the problem. For example, if you can’t open your page due to hacking, you should change your VK password. Although problems on the server are unlikely, sometimes they still happen - you just have to wait.

Sometimes an employer deliberately blocks access to a website at an employee's workplace. In this case, you will have to separately figure out how to log into VK if access is blocked. If problems with logging in occur due to an incorrect login/password pair, you need to provide the information again, checking the input language. Often, it is not possible to log in due to the fact that the user accidentally pressed Caps Lock and entered the alphabetic characters of the password in capitals.

Pages for disseminating information about organizing events

Unlike the same messengers, this site has options that allow you to convey information to a larger audience, as well as interact with it. This is possible because any user can create their own community, and others, in turn, can subscribe to its updates. That is why event organizers often think about how to create a second page on VK . After all, this makes it much easier to work with the required group of people, creating communities, groups or meetings.

When registering, you can indicate any first and last name; they will not be checked by anyone. Thus, you can name the page as you want or need. But you should think carefully, since you won’t be able to change this data later. When editing, new first and last names are checked by moderators or the site administration, and the use of fake ones is prohibited by the rules of the resource. In this case, the page may even be blocked for violation.

Such pages have a number of advantages for organizers, because the user’s main page does not appear anywhere. From this we can conclude that it is possible:

• spread information and not be afraid of blocking;
• receive messages from the audience and respond to them;
• publish the latest news directly on the wall;
• create “publics” from a separate account.

Why do you need a VKontakte profile?

Let's answer this question! Many of you, especially those who are encountering this service for the first time, are wondering how you can register on VKontakte and why?

By creating your profile on this social network, you will be able to communicate with your friends, classmates, fellow students, and make new friends. In addition, in this social There are many interesting communities online where you will find useful information on a variety of topics.

It is important to know that VKontakte registration is free!

Below you will find step-by-step instructions that will help you easily register on this site.

Viewing a hidden profile using search engines

Browsers accumulate a cache of users on VKontakte. In this way, you can access recently closed pages that are not yet hidden from indexing in search engines.

You can check whether the desired account is in the search engine cache as follows:

• copy the text of the account link;
• enter the link in the search bar;
• if the user’s profile is indexed, the desired page will appear in the search results;
• then you need to click on the arrow next to the profile link;
• in the list provided, click “Saved copy”;
• if everything goes well, you will be able to see information about the profile at the time when it was not yet closed.

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Why do users close their accounts?

The main reason for closing pages is the desire of people to hide their personal information. Not everyone wants it to be publicly available.

In 2011, many users were outraged by the inability to close their accounts. All people are different: some are open to the whole world, while others live in their own world and do not want to let anyone in there. In 2022, VK ​​developers nevertheless listened to the opinions of users and returned the privacy settings.

The second reason is much more serious. Intelligence agencies constantly review public profiles of VK users.

Posts with “objectionable” information can lead to arrests and criminal cases against users who simply express a subjective opinion on any topic.

This prompted the site administration to return the ability to protect accounts from interference by unwanted persons and structures.

How to bypass the blocking

It happens that VK does not work because it is blocked. Access to the site may be blocked in some countries, for example, in Ukraine. Or in certain places: on a work or school computer, in a cafe, club, hotel.

There are two ways to bypass the blocking: using special programs (VPN) and through anonymizer sites. The programs change the device’s IP to the address of another country, and as a result, the blocking is lifted. And anonymizers are services on the Internet that open blocked resources directly through their website.

Programs to bypass blocking

TunnelBear tunnelbear.com is the simplest and most reliable program. Can be used on computers with Windows or MacOs, on Android or Apple mobile devices. They provide 500 MB of traffic per month for free.

Unlimited is paid, but costs only $5 per month. And if you pay for the year at once, it’s 50% cheaper.

To use, you need to install the program and register an account in the system. One account can be used on five devices simultaneously.

Other programs. For a computer, I recommend using the Opera browser from free programs. It has a built-in VPN, which is exactly what you need to change your IP address. It turns on like this: Menu - Settings - Security - Enable VPN.

There are also free browser extensions such as Browsec and Hola. But according to reviews, they encrypt poorly. In addition, many users have problems with Contact because of them.

There are many VPN apps for phones and tablets. But they are often unreliable: they do not encrypt traffic and monitor the user. This is especially true for Android devices. If we talk about the most popular ones, then the free ones are Browsec and Hola.

Anonymizers

Anonymizers are sites on the Internet through which you can get to blocked resources without a VPN. You go to such a site, type the Contact’s address there, and the social network opens.

Of the minuses, it should be noted that Contact may work slower and contain additional advertising. Also, the design on it may change slightly - blocks, fonts, etc. may move out.

Chameleon - cameleo.xyz - the most popular anonymizer. Just type vk.com in the line and click the “Go” button.

2IP (2ip.ru) is a more reliable service, but works a little slower. You can select the country from which you want to open the site. The principle is the same: type the vk.com address in the line and click “Open”.

Is it safe?

The danger of programs and services for bypassing blocking is that they can intercept data. For example, login and password for Contact. They can also monitor your online activities.

How to protect yourself:

1. Use such services only to log into VK. That is, do not use them to work with other sites;
2. Protect your page from hacking.

Another option: use paid services - they are more reliable. These are programs such as ExpressVPN, IPVanish, VyprVPN, NordVPN. Or a paid tariff in TunnelBear - “https://www.tunnelbear.com”.

Opening access step by step

Before you start setting up, make sure you have a stable Internet connection. So, when you go to your social network page, you need to perform several actions.

1. To the right of your avatar, find a list of functions. There will be an option “My Settings”, which is where you need to go. The left mouse button will open the “Privacy” column in the settings. "My settings"

   
   Column "Privacy"

2. A list of private settings options will appear. There will be several options from which you need to choose the one that is most optimal for your page.

   
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3. In order for access to be fully open, you need to check the box that allows access next to the “All users” column.

   
   Select “All users”

Web archive

Some pages may be in the Web Archive. Go to the website, enter the address of the desired profile and check if there are pictures there.

If there is, then you can select any of them and see how the page looked in a certain period of time.

Not all VK pages have pictures. For example, the web archive could not find my personal page. But Pavel Durov’s page - with ease.

How to enter Contact - step-by-step instructions

Login to Contact from a computer

Open a new tab.

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In the top line, type vk.com or vkontakte.ru in English letters without spaces and press Enter on the keyboard.

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Either your personal VKontakte profile or the main page of the site will open.

If the main page opens, you need to log in. To do this, in the box on the right side, type your profile information: phone number or email, password. Then click on the “Login” button.

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After this, my page (wall) or news will load. This is the VKontakte entrance. Now you can fully use the site: listen to music, play games, chat with friends, join interest groups.

This method works in any Internet program: Google Chrome, Yandex, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Opera and others.

Note: many users access VK through the Yandex or Google search engine. They simply type the request “VKontakte my page” and follow the links. I do not advise you to do this, because you may end up on a fraudulent site by mistake.

As a result, you will enter your data there and lose access to your profile. Therefore, it is better to log into VK using the method that I showed. You can also add the site to your browser bookmarks or make it your start page.

Login from your phone or tablet

There are two ways to open your page from a phone or tablet:

• Via browser;
• Via a mobile application.

Logging in through the browser is the same as in the computer version.

At the top of the Internet program, type m.vk.com and go to this address.

The mobile version of the site will open, where we print the login information to my page. And click “Login”.

The news page will load. That's it - you're logged in!

An application is a special program that is installed on a mobile device.

It is convenient if you use the social network frequently. It makes it easier to work with the site: correspond, listen to music, read news. In addition, the application is always online. This means that if someone writes a message, you will receive it immediately.

There is an official application from the Contact team and several unofficial ones from private developers (see table).

You can install several applications at once. Usually after a little testing it becomes clear which one is more suitable.

How to install the application

I’ll show you using the official VK application for Android as an example. Unofficial versions are installed in the same way.

Follow the link to install on Android “https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vkontakte.android”.

Click the “Install” button and wait for the download to complete.

An icon will appear on the screen through which the program is launched. Let's open it.

We print our login information for the social network and click “Login”.

Click “Next” several times and at the end “Let’s go!”

The “News” section will open. To move to other sections, use the bottom of the program.

Podcast directory

On January 23, 2022, a catalog of podcasts appeared on VKontakte, consisting of thematic sections and available in the official application. The catalog contains thematic sections for every taste: society and culture, education, health, music, hobbies and many others. You can get to the catalog through the new “Podcasts” menu item, which is located in the fifth tab of the application.

Groups on VKontakte

VK communities are also the cornerstone of the social network. Often, it is for the sake of communication in communities that users register their own accounts. And some pay great attention to the development and promotion of their own group or public.

Creating a VKontakte community is a matter of a couple of minutes. For this it is enough:

1. Go to the “Groups” section.
2. Click the “Create Community” button.
3. Select a type and fill out a short form with the topic and name.

From this moment on, the new community will begin its life on the social network. It can be filled with content, attract participants, change the design, and be used for commercial and non-commercial purposes. All details about this can be found in the “Groups and Communities” section.