> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.researchanddesire.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Discreet Mode

> Blur images and hide usernames so you can safely browse the dashboard in public or shared spaces.

Discreet mode is a display-only privacy feature that reduces how much personal information is visible on screen. When enabled, profile photos and user-uploaded images are blurred throughout the dashboard and usernames are replaced with "Anonymous User."

This is useful when you need to adjust settings, check session data, or browse the dashboard in a public place, at the office, or on a shared screen.

<Info>
  Discreet mode is a **visual filter only**. It does not anonymize, delete, or
  modify any data in your account. Your usernames, images, and activity remain
  unchanged in the database.
</Info>

## What changes when discreet mode is on

| Area                     | Normal                 | Discreet mode                                    |
| ------------------------ | ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------ |
| **Profile photos**       | Displayed normally     | Blurred                                          |
| **Toy images**           | Displayed normally     | Blurred                                          |
| **User-uploaded photos** | Displayed normally     | Blurred                                          |
| **Your username**        | Shown as-is            | Replaced with "Anonymous User"                   |
| **Partner avatars**      | Displayed normally     | Blurred                                          |
| **Your data**            | Stored in your account | **Unchanged** — nothing is deleted or anonymized |

## How to enable discreet mode

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Advanced settings">
    Navigate to **Settings** → **Advanced**. You can also go directly to
    [dashboard.researchanddesire.com/app/settings/advanced](https://dashboard.researchanddesire.com/app/settings/advanced).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Toggle Discreet mode on">
    Under **Display options**, switch the **Discreet mode** toggle to the on position. The setting saves automatically.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Refresh the page">
    Refresh or navigate to another page to see the changes take effect across the dashboard.

    <Check>
      Your sidebar should now show "Anonymous User" and any profile images should appear blurred.
    </Check>
  </Step>
</Steps>

To turn it off, return to **Settings** → **Advanced** and switch the toggle back. Refresh the page to restore normal display.

<Note>
  Discreet mode requires an active subscription. The toggle appears under
  Display options on the Advanced settings page.
</Note>

## Frequently asked questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Does discreet mode hide my data from other users?">
    No. Discreet mode only changes what **you** see on your own screen. Other
    users, partners, and public profiles are not affected.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Does it delete or anonymize anything in the database?">
    No. Your usernames, photos, session history, and all other data remain
    exactly as they are. Discreet mode is purely a visual filter applied in your
    browser.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Will my partner see that I enabled discreet mode?">
    No. The setting only applies to your own dashboard view. It does not send
    any notification or change anything for paired users.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="I enabled it but images aren't blurred yet">
    Refresh the page after toggling the setting. Discreet mode applies on the
    next page load.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Related settings

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Account Settings" icon="user-gear" href="./account">
    Update your email address and password.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Public Links Opt-Out" icon="eye-slash" href="./public-links">
    Control your visibility on public leaderboards and shared content.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>