Tagging people (@)
In a post or comment you can tag up to 5 people by typing @ and a name. The tagged person gets a notification. You decide who can tag you.
How it works
- Type @ and start typing a name. The “People to tag” list appears - choose a person.
- We only suggest people from three groups: people in the conversation under the post (the author and commenters), your contacts and people you chat with.
- You can tag at most 5 people in one post or comment (“You can tag up to 5 people in one post.”). You can add up to 100 new tags a day.
- The tagged person must be able to see the post. You cannot tag anyone in an “Only me” post, and in a “Friends” post - only your contacts.
- A block in either direction rules out tagging.
- For each tag we send one notification, e.g. “Anna Nowak mentioned you in a post”. Editing the post does not send it again.
Who can tag you
- “Everyone” - contacts, people in the conversation under a post and people you chat with.
- “Contacts and people in the conversation” - your contacts and people in the conversation under a post you take part in. This is the default setting.
- “Nobody” - nobody can tag you.
On the website: tag settings
- Click your photo in the top bar → “Settings”.
- Open the “Privacy” section and find “@ tags”.
- In “Who can tag me” choose “Everyone”, “Contacts and people in the conversation” or “Nobody”.
In the app: tag settings
- Tap your photo at the top of the home screen → “Settings”.
- In the “Mentions (@)” section tap “Who can tag me”.
- Choose “Everyone”, “Contacts and people in the conversation” or “Nobody”.
Removing your tag
On the website: removing a tag
- Open the post you were tagged in.
- In the post menu (or next to the comment) choose “Remove my tag”.
In the app: removing a tag
- Tap the menu (⋯) next to the post you were tagged in (or next to the comment).
- Choose “Remove my tag”.
After removing it, your name stays in the text as plain text, without a link to your profile. You will not go back on the list of tagged people and will no longer get notifications from that post.
Tip: Tag people who really have something to add - e.g. a speaker after an event or a partner when announcing a success. Tagging random people puts others off.
Frequently asked questions
Why can I not tag someone?
This person is not in your contacts, in the conversation under the post or in your chats, has set “Nobody”, cannot see the post, or there is a block between you.
Does the person know I removed my tag?
We do not send them a notification.
How many people can I tag?
At most 5 in one post or comment, and up to 100 new tags a day.