This article explains how to view NSFW publications (acronym meaning "not safe for work" and indicating content that may upset the sensitivity of users) on Reddit. To do this, you must indicate that you are of age and enable them manually through the settings associated with the account. This procedure cannot be performed from the mobile application - you need to log in to the website. In any case, at the end of the procedure the NSFW contents will also be unlocked on the mobile.
Steps
Step 1. Open Reddit in a browser by going to
If you are logged in, you will see the home page.
If you are not logged in, click on "Log in" at the top right, then enter your username and password
Step 2. Go to Reddit's NSFW Preferences page
This page is not NSFW itself; however, by accessing it you confirm that you are of legal age, which will unlock NSFW content in your Reddit settings.
Step 3. Click the CONTINUE button
You can see it in the center of the screen. This will take you to a subreddit, from where you will be able to change your Reddit NSFW settings.
Step 4. Click Preferences
It is a small link located in the upper right corner of the page. You will open your account preferences screen.
Step 5. Scroll down to the “Content Options” title
It's towards the bottom of the Preferences page.
Step 6. Indicate that you are over 18 years old
Check the box titled "I am over eighteen and would like to view adult content".
Step 7. Click Save Preferences
It is a gray button located at the bottom of the screen. You may need to scroll down to see it. You will be redirected to the top of the preferences page.
Step 8. Enable NSFW Thumbnails
Uncheck the "Hide images for NSFW / 18 + content" box, located in the "NSFW content" section.
Step 9. Enable NSFW content
Go back to the "Content Options" title, then tick the "Include NSFW results in my searches" box.
Step 10. Scroll down and click Save Preferences
You can now see adult content on Reddit. If you are logged in with the same account on the mobile app, you should be able to see them on your mobile as well.
