Facebook Profile Lock feature is available for Android and iOS.
How to do FB profile lock on mobile app.
How to FB Profile lock on desktop.
The social media platform Facebook has become an integral part of our lives and is ideal to get information about our friends and loved ones. However, the platform can also be used by unwanted people to search your profile and download pictures or information that can be used to create fake accounts.
In order to curb this, the social media giant has recently introduced a new safety feature known as Facebook Profile Lock. The safety feature allows users to have more control over their profiles, and keep a check on who can view their profiles. The feature is really helpful for those who want to keep their profile safe from strangers or stalkers.
Facebook's new safety feature restricts unwanted visitors access to your profile who are not on your friends’ list. Once you lock your profile, other people who are not on the friends’ list will not be able to see any information, posts or pictures. They will be unable to download profile photos and cover photos as well. The feature also restricts people from seeing stories on your user profile.
The Facebook Lock Profile feature changes your previous posts that were shared previously on your timeline from Public to friends only. The timeline review and tag review also get turned on the post. Other users will also have to take your permission to tag you on their posts. Only a small portion of the About Section is visible to users.
What happens when you lock your Facebook profile?
Once you lock your Facebook profile Only the people on your friends' list will be able to see the following.
– Your Photos and timeline postings.
– Your cover photo or any full-size profile photo on your profile.
– All Your stories.
– Any new pictures and posts added by you on FB.
– Any post that you may have shared with the public in the past will now be shared with friends only.
– You will also have a Timeline review and tag review.
– If someone not from your friend’s list visits your profile, they will be able to see only a small piece of the About You information.
Here is how you can lock your Facebook profile on your Android or iOS phone and through the mobile website.
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How to lock Facebook profile on Android
Facebook's Android application allows you to easily lock your profile from unwanted visitors. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how you can lock your Facebook profile.
1. First, open the Facebook app and tap on your Profile.
2. Next, open the three-dot menu which is next to the ‘Add to Story’ section.
3. You will be able to see the ‘Lock Profile’ option here.
4. Simply tap on it and you will be taken to the Lock Profile page.
5. Just click on the ‘Lock Your Profile button to confirm.
6. By this simple method, your Facebook Profile will be locked. You will always have the option to unlock it whenever you wish to do so.
How to lock Facebook Profile on iOS
iOS users can also easily lock their profiles from unwanted visitors with ease. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how you can lock your Facebook profile.
1. First, Tap the three lines in the bottom right of Facebook,
2. Then you have to tap on your name.
3. Next Tap on the three dots which are under your name in the app.
4. Then, Tap on the Lock Profile option.
5. Finally, click on the Lock Your Profile option again to confirm.
How to lock Facebook Profile on desktop
Users can also lock their Facebook profile by going to Facebook from a desktop browser. Here are the steps to lock your Facebook profile via desktop.
1. First, type facebook.com on your browser and log into your FB account.
2. Next, click on your Profile to open it.
3. Then go to the three-dot menu, and tap on it to go to the Lock Profile option.
4. You will see a pop-up message which shows you how locking your profile works.
5. You will be able to see the Lock Your Profile button at the bottom of the page.
6. Simply click on it to lock your profile from unwanted visitors.
How to unlock your Facebook Profile
You can always unlock your Facebook Profile whenever you choose to. Here are the simple steps to unlock your Facebook profile.
1. First, go to the Facebook application on your mobile or facebook.com on your desktop browser.
2. Next, click on your Profile section and tap the three-dot menu.
3. You will see the Unlock Profile option.
4. Just click on it and you will see a pop-up message.
5. Simply click on it to Unlock Profile.
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