This wikiHow teaches you how to use Tumblr on a computer or mobile platform. Tumblr is a social media platform that supports and delivers text and image-based creative posts, community interactions, and entertainment in general.
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Part 1 of 4: Creating an Account
Step 1. Open Tumblr
Visit https://www.tumblr.com/ in a web browser to open the Tumblr website.
- On a mobile device, tap the Tumblr app icon, which looks like a white “t” on a dark blue background.
- If you haven't downloaded the Tumblr app on your device, you can download it for iPhone and Android platforms.
Step 2. Select Get started
This link is in the middle of the page.
Step 3. Enter the account information
Fill in the following fields:
- “ e-mail ” – Enter the email address you want to use. You'll need to verify your email address later, so make sure that the email address you enter is accessible.
- “ password ” – Enter the password for the account you want to use.
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“ username ” – Enter the desired username. This name represents your account and is visible to others.
On the desktop site, Tumblr can create a list of usernames that you can choose from
Step 4. Click Sign up
It's at the bottom of the page.
On the mobile app, touch “ Next ” in the upper-right corner of the screen.
Step 5. Enter your age
Type your age into the text field in the middle of the page.
Step 6. Check the box "I have read…"
By signing this, you agree to the terms of use and community rules set forth by Tumblr.
Skip this step for mobile app users
Step 7. Click Next
It's below the " I have read… " checkbox.
On the mobile device, touch “ Next ” in the upper-right corner of the screen.
Step 8. Complete the spam check
Click the " I'm not a robot " checkbox, then follow the on-screen prompts. Usually, you need to select some specific content or object (eg a car) from a series of related images. After completing this step, you will be taken to the next step automatically.
Skip this step for mobile app users
Step 9. Select the field you are interested in
Click or tap (at least) the five categories of content you want to see on your Tumblr page, then click or tap the “ Next ” in the upper-right corner of the page or screen.
Step 10. Verify the email address
The final step in the process of creating a Tumblr account is verifying your email address. To do so:
- Open the inbox of the email address registered for your Tumblr account.
- Select a message with the subject " Verify your email address " from Tumblr.
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Select button This is me!
” is displayed in the main body of the message.
- Check the box " I'm not a robot ", complete another spam check, click " Verify Email, and click " or, skip to your dashboard ” (for desktop sites only).
Part 2 of 4: Interacting with Posts
Step 1. Review the Tumblr dashboard or home page
You can press the home-shaped "Home" button on the Tumblr page (or at the bottom of the screen for the mobile app), whenever you want to return to the dashboard. On this page, you can see all the content from your blog and the blogs you follow.
Step 2. Find the post you want to respond to
Scroll through the dashboard until you find a post you want to like, reblog, or message.
Step 3. Like Tumblr posts
If you like someone's content, you can click or tap the heart icon below the post to like it. The post will also be added to the “Likes” section so you can revisit it later if you wish.
Step 4. Reshare the post (reblog)
To add a post to your blog, click or tap the arrow icon that forms a rectangle below the post (to the left of the " Like " button), then click “ Reblog ” (desktop) or touch “ Post ”.
You can add comments to posts before uploading them back to the blog. To add a comment, click or tap the text field below the post, then add a comment
Step 5. Send the content in a direct message
You can forward a post to another user by clicking the paper airplane icon below the post, entering the recipient's username in the text field at the top of the message window, and clicking the paper airplane icon again.
Just like when you want to re-share a post, you can add a comment to the message by clicking the text field below the post and entering the text before sending it
Step 6. Follow the post creator account
Click the profile photo of the user who made the post, then select “ Follow ” to add it to the following list ("Following"). Content from users that you submit will be displayed on the dashboard.
If you want to follow a specific user, you can search for them by clicking the text field at the top of the dashboard (or tapping the magnifying glass icon on the mobile app) and entering the user's name. After that, select the appropriate name from the drop-down menu and click “ Follow ”.
Part 3 of 4: Reviewing Uploaded Content
Step 1. Open the profile menu
Click or tap the human silhouette icon in the top-right corner of the page (desktop) or the bottom-right corner of the screen (mobile app). On the desktop site, a drop-down menu will appear after you click the silhouette icon.
On the mobile app, you will be taken to the " POSTS " section of the profile page
Step 2. Select Likes
It's at the top of the drop-down menu (desktop) or below the blog title (mobile app).
Step 3. Review the posts you like
If you have liked a certain post, it will be shown on this page.
You can delete a post you like by touching the heart icon that appears above the post
Step 4. Review the users you follow
Reopen the profile menu and select " Following " You can see a list of followed users on this page.
On the mobile app, just touch the option “ FOLLOWING " which is next to the tab " LIKES ”.
Step 5. Visit the " Posts " section of your profile page
Go to the profile menu and click your username on the drop-down menu.
On the mobile app, touch the link “ POSTS ” which is on the left side of the page.
Step 6. Review the content you uploaded
On this page, all the content you created will be displayed. If you haven't made any posts yet, this page will be blank.
Part 4 of 4: Making Posts
Step 1. Make sure you are already on the " Posts " page
You can create a post here, or create one from the dashboard.
Technically, you can also create posts from multiple pages on Tumblr
Step 2. Determine the post type
On the desktop site, you'll see seven post options (marked in a different color) at the top of the page. On the mobile app, you'll first need to tap the pencil icon at the bottom of the page. The seven types of shipments are:
- “ Text ” – Text sending only.
- “ Photo ” – Photo (and possibly text) submissions.
- “ Quotes ” – Submission of citations and their sources.
- “ Link ” – Posts formatted with a specific link (e.g. "www.google.com") that can be opened to access other sites.
- “ Chat ” – Posts in a conversational format involving two or more people.
- “ Audio ” – Submissions in the form of audio recordings (eg music or podcasts).
- “ Videos ” – Video submission.
- “ GIF ” (available on mobile app only) – Dynamic photo submission (animation).
Step 3. Create your post
The creation process will differ depending on the type of post you selected:
- “ Text ” – Enter a title in the "Title" field, then type the post text in the "Your text here" field.
- “ Photo ” – Select a photo upload option, select a photo, and enter a description (optional). On the mobile app, you need to allow the app to access the camera and photo gallery.
- “ Quotes ” – Enter a quote in the " Quote " column, then enter the source of the quote in the " Source " field.
- “ Link ” – Enter a title for the link (on mobile apps only), provide the link's web address, and add a description (optional, and on mobile apps only).
- “ Chat ” – Type in the recipient's name followed by a colon (e.g. "Mom:"), enter the dialog, create a new line, and repeat the same process.
- “ Audio ” – Enter the name of the song or audio clip, select the audio file, and add a description (optional).
- “ Videos ” – Select a video upload option, select a video, click the " This is my original work " switch (on desktop sites only), and add a caption (optional).
- “ GIF ” (on the mobile app only) – Select the video you want to convert into an animated GIF, touch the button “ Next ”, add text, touch button “ Next, and touch the button again Next ”.
Step 4. Upload your content
Click or tap the “Post” button at the bottom or top right corner of the post to add it to the blog. Your posts will also be shown on your personal dashboard and followers' dashboard.
Step 5. Save the post as a draft
You can save draft submissions for later completion in the "Drafts" section of your profile. Don't select the button " Post ” if you want to save the draft, but follow these steps:
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Desktop – Click button
Android7expandmore which is beside Post ", choose " Save as draft, and click " Save draft ” in the lower right corner of the post. You can also find drafts on the desktop Tumblr site by clicking the “ Drafts ” on the " Posts " page.
- Mobile app – Tap the gear icon in the top right corner of the post, tap “ Save as draft ” in the drop-down menu, and select “ Save as draft ” in the upper-right corner of the screen. You can find draft posts on the mobile app by tapping the gear icon in the top right corner of the " Posts " page and selecting “ Drafts ”.
Step 6. Schedule the upload of the post
With this feature, you can upload content when you're not accessing your Tumblr account. To set features:
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Desktop – Click button
Android7expandmore which is next to the " Post ", click " Schedule ”, enter the desired time, and click “ Schedule ”.
- Mobile app – Touch the gear icon at the top of the post, tap “ Schedule ”, select the time, and touch “ Schedule ”.
Step 7. Review the post you uploaded
Return to the " Posts " section to see all the posts you have made and uploaded.
You can delete a post on this page by selecting the gear icon (or trash can) below the post and clicking “ Delete ' when prompted.
Tips
- After you create a Tumblr account, you can change the theme or add pages to your blog to further modify the appearance of your blog.
- Post tagging is an easy way to ensure users who don't follow you can see your uploaded content.
