The social network VKontakte is the most popular Internet site in Russia and the CIS. Tens of millions of people communicate on this social network every day. But many still have not become regulars on VK and are discovering this portal right now. And, as always when learning something new, novice users have a lot of questions. The functionality of VKontakte, features of working with the site, important settings - all this can be quite complicated for a person who has not previously been closely familiar with social networks. Next, we will try to comprehensively answer the most important questions of interest to new users of the VK website.
Contact - login from computer
In order to start using the VKontakte website, you need to go to https://vk.com. In the right column of the page, as shown in the screenshot, there is a registration field. In this field you need to enter the following data:
- first and last name (possibly fake - VK does not approve of “fakes”, but does not prohibit them);
- date of birth (same situation).
By clicking the “Continue Registration” button, the user is prompted to indicate their gender. After checking the appropriate box (male or female), a new page opens. Here you need to enter your phone number. In a matter of seconds, a message will be sent to this number with a code that must be entered to confirm registration.
After entering the code, click the “Confirm” button, and the site will automatically redirect the user to his newly created profile. Registration is completed.
So, after registration, a person enters the site automatically. Then he can fill out the form and use all the functions of the site. At the end of the session, click the “Log Out” button in the drop-down menu in the upper right corner of the page, as shown in the screenshot. You don’t have to do this on your personal computer, but if some other person has access to the PC, you need to log out manually. This will avoid the risk of disclosure of confidential information.
Logout button
To log back into the VKontakte website, you need to go to https://vk.com and enter your registration data in the appropriate fields:
- phone number;
- password.
Important! Users who have registered before sometimes use an email address instead of a mobile number. Now this option is no longer available, so the text “Phone or email” can be considered irrelevant. New users are required to have a phone number.
How to log in from someone else's computer?
You can safely use the VKontakte website on someone else’s computer. At a party, at work, in a computer class, at the airport - there is nothing difficult about visiting your page. The main thing is not to forget to check the “Someone else’s computer” box, as in the screenshot.
If you checked the box when entering the site, all confidential information will be securely stored. After leaving the site, the login and password in the browser will be automatically deleted, and another PC user will not be able to enter the same page, read personal correspondence, or do any harm. When opening the VK website, another user will see a prompt to enter their own phone number and password.
How to log into the full (computer) version of the site?
The address https://vk.com is the full version of the site. By clicking on this link, a person gets to the computer version of VKontakte and can use all the functions of the social network in full.
In addition to the computer version, there is also a mobile version, as well as several convenient official applications for different operating systems (Android, iOS, Windows Phone, etc.). From a computer, it is best to use the full version: it does not “eat up” traffic, loads quickly and does not freeze even on weak machines.
How to log into VK from a mobile phone?
A user who wants to visit VKontakte from a mobile phone has 2 options to choose from:
- open the website https://m.vk.com in your browser - this is a lightweight version of VK that retains all the basic functions;
- install a free application from the application store for his gadget.
There is no need to search for the application yourself: when you log in to https://m.vk.com, a link with the text “Install the application” will appear. By clicking on the link, a person is taken to the page of the current version of the application for his device. The application interface is very similar to the mobile version of the site, but it works a little faster, because it is optimized for a specific OS and phone/tablet model.
What to do if the login and password do not match?
When entering the site, it may turn out that the registration data was entered incorrectly. The first thing to do in such a situation is to make sure that the login and password were entered without errors. The tips that the site itself gives (they are visible in the screenshot) can help. Sometimes it really is a matter of a jammed capslock, an incorrect layout, or a banal typo when entering a complex combination. Checking everything and trying again is the first and main step.
If this does not help, it means that the user has forgotten his registration data. In this case, you need to click on the “click here” link. A window for restoring access to your VKontakte profile will open. There are 2 options to choose from:
- recover your password using your phone number (only the number used during registration is valid);
- restore access to your account by contacting the site support service.
This screenshot shows the interface of the access page. After entering your phone number, you will also need to write the last name of the registered page (not your real one, but exactly the same as in your VK profile).
The site will automatically show the name and avatar of this page, after which all you have to do is click on the “Yes, this is the right page” button, receive a confirmation code on your phone and continue using the social network.
Can I log into the page without knowing my username and password?
So, it’s easy to recover your password if you have a phone number. But there are 2 situations when the above method does not work:
- if the user has lost the SIM card or phone;
- if someone hacked the page and changed all the data (that is, both the password and the phone number).
If you do not have the SIM card you registered with, you will not be able to recover your password. You will have to contact VKontakte technical support to regain access to your profile.
To contact technical support, you must click on the “Click here” link, as in the screenshot. Next, the user will be prompted to enter the address of the page to which access needs to be restored. Another option is to find the page through search.
After this, the following window will open where you will be asked to enter:
- the phone number to which the page is registered;
- any available phone number (it must not be linked to any VKontakte page);
- password (not necessarily the last one, just any one ever used).
After entering the code, a window with instructions will appear. Everything is very clear here, but you will have to spend some time. Firstly, the support agent needs a photo of the user in the background of the current page (the same one in the screenshot). Secondly, you need a scan or high-quality photo of your passport, driver’s license, or any other document that contains your name, surname and photo. If both photos match, the support agent will unblock access to the page. But we must wait for an answer from him. The time varies - most often from 2 hours to 2 days.
Important! The support service will not help if your VKontakte profile contains a fake first and last name. This is the only case where data authenticity really matters. By deciding to provide “fake” data, the user takes away the opportunity to regain access to the page in case of complete loss.
What to do if the page is “frozen”?
“Freezing” VKontakte pages is an automatic method of combating spam, bot mailings and other unwanted things. But sometimes it happens that an absolutely real user gets frozen. Most often this happens if a person has sent some links to his friends or done too many likes and reposts. In addition, pages are usually frozen when hacking attempts are not very successful.
When you try to log into the site, a message appears stating that the page has been “frozen”. Restoring access is very easy - the already familiar procedure of entering the number to which the VK profile is registered and receiving a code via SMS will help. If the code is entered correctly, all that remains is to log in to the site using your phone number and password. But the password will most likely have to be changed immediately to avoid a second hacking attempt.
What should I do if my page is blocked?
- a much more serious case than “freezing”. If a page is banned, it means that the user violated the rules of the site, and they complained about him to technical support. Blocking can be of 2 types:
- temporary (until a certain date);
- permanent (forever).
It is impossible to bypass the blocking. You can only try to appeal it - VKontakte immediately offers to contact support. But you can only apply for a ban to be lifted if the blocking occurred by mistake. For example, a page was hacked and after that the rules of the site were violated, and the original owner of the profile was not guilty of anything.
If the user himself is to blame for the blocking, then he has 2 options:
- in case of temporary blocking, wait until it expires;
- in the case of permanent (or if you don’t want to wait) - create a new page.
When I try to log in, VK writes that “The web page is unavailable.” What to do?
Many users are faced with the inability to access VKontakte. The site itself works stably and without any complaints; short glitches occur no more than once a year. Therefore, if VK suddenly turns out to be unavailable, you need to look for the reason at home.
The most common reasons for this phenomenon:
- ban at the state level (as, for example, in Ukraine since June 2017);
- ban on the use of social networks in the workplace;
- the most common thing is problems with access to the Internet.
If VKontakte has been banned by the state, you can bypass the block by installing a VPN client. In Russia, it is also necessary, because Roskomnadzor blocks access to certain groups and public pages, and you can only get there from a foreign IP address. VPN clients come in both paid and free versions. One of the most convenient free options is the FriGate browser extension. This extension automatically changes the user's IP address to a foreign one and thus allows him to bypass VKontakte blocking.
If an evil employer blocked VK to prevent employees from shirking work, the method of solving the problem remains the same. Usually certain IP addresses are blocked, and as soon as you install FriGate or any other extension, the blocking disappears without a trace.
What functions does my VK page have?
A VKontakte profile is a very multifunctional thing. Without exaggeration, this is a whole life on the display of a computer or mobile phone. The screenshot shows a list of the main functions of the page, but the capabilities of a registered user are by no means limited to this list.
The key functionality of the VK page is as follows:
- instant exchange of text and audio messages without restrictions (except for individual user privacy settings);
- listening to music, viewing photo and video materials;
- reading news and other content in groups and on public pages;
- creating your own groups and public pages to share your own creativity or interesting information;
- sending text (and other) documents;
- sending and receiving money directly through personal messages;
- flash games, tests, useful applications.
This is just the beginning of the list of VKontakte features. To fully explore it, you need to explore the site yourself. Among other things, VK is the largest information platform where you can find more relevant and interesting things than in any online news publication.
What is an avatar? How to change it?
An avatar is a photo or image in a VKontakte user profile. By default, immediately after registration, there is no avatar on the page. To install it, you need to hover your mouse over the photo location, as shown in the screenshot, and select the “Update Photo” option from the pop-up menu. Next, you will be prompted to download the finished image from your hard drive or take a photo with your webcam.
Once the avatar is installed, you can change its thumbnail (a small section of the image shown next to the profile name), as well as add various effects through the built-in photo editor. You can change your avatar at any frequency an infinite number of times.
Can I see what my page looks like from the outside?
There are 2 options to look at your page from the outside:
- Copy the page address, exit your VK profile, and then follow the link. Then the page will be displayed as unregistered users see it. But the privacy settings should indicate that the page is visible to everyone (as in the screenshot).
- Use the third-person view of the page. This feature is also located in the privacy settings (at the very bottom of the screenshot). By clicking on the link, you can view the page on behalf of a random VKontakte user.
Go to “Settings”
Then "Privacy"
Then “See how other users see your page”
When viewing a third-person profile, you can select a specific user. Either one of your friends, or a person found through a search. After all, often, depending on privacy settings, friends see more than strangers. Comparing the profile view of a friend and a stranger is a good idea if the user is concerned about their privacy.
How can I find out detailed information about my VK page?
You can view detailed information about your profile in the “Page Statistics” section. A small part of the information available in this section is shown in the screenshot. But in order for this section to become available, you must have at least 100 subscribers (friends do not count). Some use free bots for these purposes, but this trick looks rather ugly. However, if you really want to, who forbids it?
Important! There are also numerous Internet sites that allow you to view detailed and hidden data of both your page and any other. These sites offer a lot of interesting information, but you need to be careful with them. There is a risk of encountering scammers who will try to intercept the page password and, accordingly, hack it.
How to close a page from strangers?
It's very easy to hide your profile from prying eyes. Everything is set up in just a couple of minutes. You just need to go to the settings of the VKontakte website, select the “Privacy” section and limit access to others. In most rows, you can select the "Only me" option, which will mean that no one except the page owner will see his date of birth, photo albums, music playlist, friends list and much more.
Go to “Settings”
Then "Privacy"
At the bottom of the Privacy section, you can also turn off the visibility of updates. It is enough to uncheck the boxes next to each item in the drop-down list so that friends, and especially strangers, cannot see new uploaded photos, videos, music compositions, as well as new friends of the page owner.
What is a public page? How to create it?
A public page is a page on which a user can post any content, from memes from the Internet to literary works of his own composition. The difference between a group and a public page is that a group is primarily a “circle of interests”, a place for saving and sharing content, and a so-called “public” is a platform for promotion and development. A user who wants to make himself known should create a public page.
In order to create a “public”, you must:
After this, the page will be created and the user will be taken to its settings (shown in the screenshot). In the future, you can customize the “public” according to your preferences.
Block "Interesting pages". Why is it needed? How to remove it?
VKontakte is primarily a social network, and it is common to meet people on it. Therefore, the site offers each new user (and often not a new one, if he is quite passive) the “Interesting Pages” block. It appears in the “News” section and is a mini-collage of avatars and names of several popular profiles. The implication is that the user will want to add these profiles to their friends list or at least follow them.
This block is practically useless, but it is quite difficult to remove it. If you click on the “cross”, the “Interesting Pages” will disappear only for a while, after which they will appear again. To get rid of the annoying block once and for all, you need to join several interesting groups, subscribe to public pages, and add several friends. This will fill the "News" section, and the need to display "Interesting Pages" will disappear. The site will simply stop showing them.
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Why can't I leave comments on posts?
Any VKontakte user can comment on posts of other users, as well as groups and public pages. If there is no field for entering comments, this can only mean one thing: the page owner has prohibited adding comments in the privacy settings.
Important! The owner of a group or “public” can also. But in this case, a person will not only be able to leave comments, but also view the posts themselves.
Video - How to log into VK from Ukraine
Do employers look at the VKontakte page of a future employee?
Unfortunately yes. Before hiring a person, the boss very often finds a future subordinate on VKontakte and carefully studies his page. In this situation, it helps to indicate a fake first and last name - the future boss will not be able to find a new employee and will not make hasty negative conclusions based on a couple of saved pictures. As you can see, a “fake” name has not only disadvantages, but also undeniable advantages.
Conclusion
VKontakte is a social network with an intuitive interface. The questions described above sometimes arise for new users, but are easily and quickly resolved. Within a few hours after registration, a beginner will be able to get used to VK and will find a lot of interesting things for his development and entertainment.
Among VK users, the computer version is rightfully considered the most convenient way to use social media. network, because the application and mobile version in comparison have limited functionality and a much smaller number of features. What exactly are its advantages, you can find out from this article.
What is the difference between website addresses on a computer and a smartphone?
- Whereas an adaptive website https://m.vk.com has been developed for mobile devices - it, of course, lacks some functions, but is more convenient for small displays of phones and tablets.
What are the advantages of a computer (full) website?
The desktop site is designed for large monitors; its interface is organized in such a way that users can easily find the functions and services they need. Therefore, the desktop site page displays a large number of sections, and a number of buttons are duplicated. Next we will talk in more detail about main advantages which he possesses:
- Two menus: the left bar and the menu that is called up by clicking on the icon on the top panel with the profile name.
- The presence of a number of important but rarely used sections: “Products”, “Management”, “Documents”, "Mobile services", "Application Settings".
- If you need to edit personal information, be sure to use the full version of VKontakte for your computer (Login > “My Page” > button "Edit" under the avatar).
- Ability to use all extensions and games installed in the service.
But don’t forget that developers spend more time on the mobile version. Therefore, many actions on the PC screen are quite problematic. For example, in order to or, you will have to go through an entire quest.
It is worth noting that vk com is a computer version, when entering my page via phone using this link the user will be redirected to
How to log in to social media net?
Please note that there are two official methods for those who want to find out how to log into VKontakte: from a computer and from a phone, and then we will tell you more about them.
From computer
To log in from your computer, you just need to open your browser, add https://vk.com to the address bar and log in.
Be careful: you should not use third-party services with other addresses - it is unsafe, because scammers can use them to steal your data. And be sure to be vigilant if you need to. This makes it very easy to transfer your access to third parties. But you don’t want this, do you?
From phone
Logging in from a phone is a little more difficult:
- You will need to open the adaptive page https://m.vk.com in your mobile browser and log in.
The VKontakte Online program is an excellent option for managing your VKontakte account. At the same time, you do not need to launch a heavy browser and perform unnecessary actions. The program is very convenient and takes up little space. To use, you must first download the VKontakte program to your computer and then install it.
Some capabilities of VKontakte applications are implemented here. It is possible to view page guests. Any event is accompanied by a sound notification. This function applies not only to the VK profile. With the help of the client, you can use other social networks. From here it is easy to download any media content
The Vkontakte Online computer program allows users to visit their pages on the social network. The client does not reduce the capabilities of the full version of the resource. The interface replaces heavy graphical elements of the resource, due to which pages load faster.
The client is designed for active users of the social network. There is a menu with additional information. For example, time spent on the site. It also displays how many friends are online now and the number of posts on the wall. In short, the client allows active users to use the power of social networks in an optimized interface.
VK capabilities on a computer
It is conveniently designed and allows you to stay in contact online, even when folded. Using the program you can download music and videos completely free of charge. For this purpose, a special form was thought out and developed in the program, where there is a search and download.
Excellent site navigation, making it easy to find what you need. It is possible to use the site Odnoklassniki.ru directly from the program.
When working with the site, you also remain online even when you minimize the user window. There is a menu for live radio. You can enjoy music from any Russian radio station. Help has been added, which provides detailed instructions for using the program. There is a function for drawing graffiti on your friends' walls. It is possible to change the language on the site. There are 12 languages to choose from.
What's new in vk?
★ The "invisible" function hides the user.
★ Displays messages in groups and other notifications.
★ You can create original avatars.
★ The page address is copied.
★ There is a special interface for authorization on the site.
★ Implemented work with bookmarks and groups.
★ Allows you to visit pages of other social networks.
Advantages:
✔ The Vkontakte Online client in Russian expands the capabilities of the popular social network;
✔ The program replaces heavy graphic elements of Internet pages;
✔ Allows you to download media content.
Flaws:
✘ A program minimized to tray may freeze;
✘ The client takes a long time to start.
Screenshots: 
How to use the VK application
Having launched the client, the user sees a window divided into two blocks. The first, top, is occupied by control elements. The second one is occupied by a full resource page. The upper block, in turn, is also divided into several blocks. The main one is dedicated to buttons that allow you to minimize the window, download media content, switch to other social networks, configure the program, or leave your profile.
The second, lower one, displays information from the authorized page. Here you can see the number of friends, how many of them are currently online. Displays the number of posts on the wall, and some other useful information. The current date and time are displayed, and you can also see how much time the user spent on the page.
Below is the VKontakte page. Some elements have been replaced here. This was done in order to speed up page loading. They also allow you to change the user status. The controls are familiar. Only preliminary setup is required. A large number of all of the above features of Vkontakte Online make it possible to download the new version of VK to your computer for free and start using it for free right now by clicking on the link below. In addition, the program has a function for determining the ID of a VKontakte number, the “ICQ2Go” function (for working in icq) and other useful things.
In VK, the mobile version via computer is available at https://m.vk.com By going to this site optimized for mobile devices you can:
- firstly, reduce the load on your weak computer
- secondly, reduce traffic, which is very important for laptops working through the “mobile Internet” whistle
What does the mobile version of VKontakte look like?
By going to the above address from your computer, you will see a simplified interface. Here, as usual, you need to enter your phone or email address, then your password.
After successful login, you will see the familiar interface on the left. It has almost everything as in the full version of the site.
Through a computer in the mobile version of VK you can listen to music, exchange personal messages and watch friends’ news.
Let's see what VKontakte sections look like in the mobile version.
Videos
Previously, the version for mobile phones did not have this section, but the developers tried and added a full-fledged version. Now, when logging in from a computer or laptop, you can search for videos and view them.
You can now listen to the song too. By selecting the appropriate menu item, you will be taken to a page with your audio compositions. If you want to add new ones, just enter the desired name in the search bar.
Answers tab
On the replies tab you will see not only your messages, but also comments to them. This functionality was also not previously available in the mobile version.
In general, I would like to say that when using VK in the mobile version via a computer, you will get almost the same functionality as in the full version. The only negative for gamers and lovers of all kinds of applications is the inability to launch them. But here you can simply switch to the full version by going to vk.com
Video
Today we will talk about the mobile version of VKontakte and where to find the version for the computer. Let's figure out exactly how to install the VK application on the most ordinary PC.
It often happens that a social network app is better than the full browser version. Therefore, we will try to install the mobile version of VK, but first a small review.
When this checkbox is activated, the table is closed at the same time. Note. The "pause next big blind" feature is still possible on all tables without closing the table.
In the Lobby Table Options dialog box, you can control which columns are displayed in the game list. You can also change the column width. "Customizing Lobby Columns" can be achieved using the small icon to the right of the last column.
This way you can make the lobby more clear - Additionally, this feature can be used to preserve the column sorting - even if you accidentally click on a different header, the settings remain unchanged. Using chat rooms, you can quickly determine who is communicating with each other. You can disable this feature in the pop-up menu that appears when you hover your mouse over the speech bubble.
How to turn on the new version of VK?
This can be done this way: open and at the very end of the page click “Join testing” (this may no longer work).
How to enable the old version?
You could return the old one back there, at the very bottom of the narrow left column of the site, pale gray link. It is called “Return to the old version of the site”. Now not everyone has it, and soon it will disappear completely. Read on:
Why did the new version turn on by itself and how to get back?
Since June 9, some VK users (approximately 10 percent) received the new version forcibly, that is, it turned on itself, and they can no longer return to the old one. If this happened to you, then most likely you are one of these users. What to do? You can’t do anything, you can only get used to it, because a person gets used to everything. Try to take this calmly. Some time will pass, and the old version will already seem inconvenient to you. And in any case, the developers of the VK site would not be able to save the old version for you for a long time.
Reportedly, this is the beginning of a mass transfer of all VK users to the new version. Here is the official news about it. Those who did not fall into the mentioned 10% will still be able to switch to the new version and back to the old one for some time, but then everyone will only have the new version.
New version of VK on your phone too?
The new version refers to the full version of the site that people use on computers and tablets. This does not apply to the VK application for phones, which is developed and updated separately (see:).
Who doesn't like the new version of VKontakte?
Not everyone likes the new version of VKontakte. Many people demand to return the previous version, which they consider more convenient. Some argue that the new design is too similar to and even. Users even created an online petition demanding that the old version be preserved and given the “right to choose.” Most likely, this will not affect anything. Online petitions are often created for various reasons and thanks to them, information is disseminated very widely. But in reality, the petition has never helped anyone. When the noise subsides, everyone forgets about her.
VKontakte laughed at its users who promised to leave if they did not return the old version. A month after their promise, they still continued to sit on VK (look at them).
It is known that some people always greet any major update with hostility, since changing old habits is too painful for them. But over time they calm down.
Please write below in the comments what you think about the new version of VKontakte! Your opinion is important.
Why is it important? When you express your opinion, it will become easier, you will release your negativity. True, 92% of people will not read this, but will immediately look for a hole where they can write. Congratulations if you're reading this! If you really want to contact VKontakte employees and ask them to return the old version, try contacting their support service.
