If you’re on a Mastodon server, you can keep your lists of follows and followers hidden on your profile if you want to:
- Log in through your server’s website or web app
- Click on your profile icon, then Edit profile
- Click on the Privacy & Reach tab
- Scroll down to the option marked Show follows and followers on profile, and UN-tick it
- Click the Save changes button
You will still be able to see your follows and follower lists when you look at your profile while logged in, but other people will not be able to see them.
What if I change my mind?
If you change your mind and want to show your lists to others, repeat the process above but tick the box instead of un-ticking it.
Will this stop people seeing me on other people’s follow/follower lists?
No, it will just stop people browsing your profile’s follow and follower lists. You may still show up on the follow/follower lists of other profiles.