Facebook allows you to lock your profile, which means that only your friends can see your photos, posts, and personal information. Here’s how to lock your Facebook profile:
Step 1: Open your Facebook profile Log in to your Facebook account and open your profile page.
Step 2: Click on the three dots On your profile page, click on the three dots (…) button located next to the “Edit Profile” button.
Step 3: Select “Lock Profile” From the drop-down menu, select “Lock Profile.”
Step 4: Confirm your choice Facebook will provide some information about what it means to lock your profile, and will ask you to confirm your choice. Click “Lock Your Profile” to proceed.
Step 5: Done! Your profile is now locked, and only your friends will be able to see your photos, posts, and personal information. A lock icon will appear next to your name to indicate that your profile is locked.
Additional tips for using Facebook’s profile lock feature:
- You can unlock your profile at any time by repeating the steps above and selecting “Unlock Profile” from the drop-down menu.
- When your profile is locked, non-friends who visit your profile will see a limited version of your profile, which includes only your profile picture, cover photo, and bio.
- If someone tries to tag you in a post or photo, and they are not your friend, their tag will not appear on your profile until you approve it.
- If you have any public posts or photos on your profile, they will still be visible to anyone who visits your profile while it is locked. You can change the privacy settings for individual posts or photos to restrict their visibility.