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Create anonymous posts

Updated 2 weeks ago by Rana Wilds

Anonymous attribution is finally here!

There are many situations where you may want to collect information from users in an anonymous format. Collecting feedback about a performance, job reviews, creating a safe space for students to submit questions they would normally not ask, etc.

Now you can!

Post as a guest

To ensure your posts will be anonymous, either log out of your account or open an incognito window to view the padlet. When the padlet loads, you will see a bar pop up on the screen showing you are 'Contributing as guest' with a pre-selected fictitious alias.

Anything added to the padlet (posts, comments, reactions) will be attributed to this alias.

Change your alias

To change the alias associated with your contributions, click the avatar in the top-right corner of your screen. Click Change name and enter the desired nickname.

If you prefer not to be anonymous, you can click Sign up or Log in to associate your account with your contributions.

Once you're finished, click Done!

All new posts will be attributed to your new name. Existing posts created (with the previous name) will remain as is.

Turn off anonymous posting

If you prefer users to contribute to your padlet without the option of being anonymous, you can change your padlet's privacy settings.

Click on the Share arrow in the upper-right corner of your padlet > click the drop-down menu next to 'Link privacy' and select the following (based on your plan type):

  • Personal accounts (Neon/Gold/Platinum): Secret - Log in
  • Team Gold: Team only
  • Classroom: Classroom only
  • Padlet for Schools: School only

FAQs

Why can't I add my own alias? It won't let me.
The name you're selecting may already be in use on the padlet. You will need to come up with a different name that no one has picked yet. On some occasions, you can pick the same name but you will be given your own unique avatar to distinguish between the two users. While you're still anonymous, you will know 'Happy Hippo' with a green avatar is not the same user as 'Happy Hippo' with the pink avatar.
I want to delete my post but the option is not there. Why?
Once you close the browser tab, if you open the link again, the computer will no longer recognize you as the author of the posts. This means you cannot delete or edit them. You will need to reach out to the owner to delete/edit the post for you -- or -- since it's supposed to be anonymous anyway, just create a new one under a different alias!
I don't want users to post anonymously. How do I turn anonymous posting OFF?
To turn anonymous posting OFF, change the padlet's 'Link privacy' to the following settings based on your plan type:

Personal accounts (Neon/Gold/Platinum): Secret - Log in
Team Gold: Team only
Classroom: Classroom only
Padlet for Schools: School only

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