How to Make Facebook Private
Follow these steps to enhance your privacy on Facebook:
Steps to Make Your Facebook Profile Private:
- Log in to Your Facebook Account:
Open www.facebook.com and sign in with your credentials. - Access Privacy Settings:
Click on your profile picture in the top-right corner and select Settings & Privacy > Settings. - Go to Privacy Settings:
From the left menu, select Privacy. - Adjust Privacy Settings:
- Who Can See Your Future Posts: Click Edit, then select Only Me or Friends.
- Review Past Posts: Click Limit Past Posts to restrict visibility to Friends only.
- Who Can Look You Up: Adjust options for who can find you using your email, phone number, and search engines. Set each to Friends or Only Me.
- Set Profile Information Visibility:
Go to your profile and click Edit Details under the About section. Set sensitive information to Only Me. - Enable Profile Lock (Mobile App Only):
Open the Facebook app and go to your profile. Tap the three-dot menu, then select Lock Profile. Confirm your action.
These steps will help you maintain better control over your Facebook profile’s visibility and protect your privacy.