Facebook has more privacy features than meets the eye. Whether it’s removing third-party app access, deleting Off-Activity, or enabling two-factor authentication for an extra layer of security, the social networking app has a decent arsenal of privacy tools. Another important privacy feature that many of you do not know is the ability to lock your Facebook profile. It prevents anyone (other than your Facebook friends) from peeking into your personal information. If you don’t know how it works, let me show you how you can lock your Facebook profile on iPhone, Android or web.
Lock Facebook Profile on iOS, Android and Desktop
Depending on your device, you can navigate to the correct step from the table below:
What Happens When You Lock Your Facebook Profile?
The “Lock Profile” feature is designed to protect your personal information from people who are not your friends. When you turn this feature on, a lock icon will appear on your profile confirming that you have chosen to lock your profile. Visitors will only see a limited amount of details on your Facebook profile.
- When profile lock is enabled, only your friends will be allowed to see the photos and posts on your timeline.
- Only your friends can see your full-size profile photo and cover photo.
- People you are not friends with are allowed to view up to five profile details.
- Only your friends can see your stories.
- Any posts you’ve shared as Public in the past will change to Friends.
- Timeline review and tag review will be enabled.
- Everyone on your profile can only see some of your About information.
Lock Facebook Profile on iPadOS/ iOS and Android
- Hungry Facebook app and go to your Facebook profile. Now, tap on the tiny ellipsis icon right next to your profile photo.
2. Then, ‘‘Lock Profile’ choice.
3. You should now see an explanation of how profile locking works on Facebook. Tap on ‘Lock your profile’ To approve and secure your profile against curious users.
Customize Privacy Settings to Secure Your Facebook Profile on the Web
Unlike the mobile version, the web version of the social networking service does not offer a simple way to lock your Facebook profile. However, you can see who can see your posts, see what others have posted on your profile, control posts you’ve been tagged in, and hide comments that contain certain words.
- go facebook.com Sign in to your computer and account.
2. Now, click on menu icon (down arrow) in the upper right corner and ‘Settings and privacy’.
3. Next, click on Privacy Control.
4. Under the ‘Privacy Control’ tab, you can customize your Facebook privacy settings according to your needs.
You can also go to the Privacy Shortcuts section (Menu -> Privacy shortcuts) to adjust everything according to your needs. The ‘Lock Profile’ feature is currently limited to certain devices and countries. We do not know when it will be available for sale on the web. Until then, you can use the method mentioned above or the Facebook app to protect your profile against followers.
Lock Your Facebook Profile To Keep Stalkers Away
Thus, you can lock your Facebook profile to prevent anyone from seeing your personal information. If you don’t want strangers or people you’re not friends with to know what you’re doing, you should unlock it to protect your photos, videos, and other information you share. By the way, how do you rate this privacy feature of Facebook? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below. Also, if you are not satisfied with the service, check out our favorite Facebook alternatives by clicking the link.
