To lock your Facebook profile and enhance your privacy, follow these steps: On Mobile (Android or iPhone):
- Open the Facebook app and go to your profile.
- Tap the three dots next to the "Edit Profile" button.
- Look for the "Lock Profile" option and tap it.
- Confirm to lock your profile.
If you don't see the "Lock Profile" option, it may not be available in your region, as Facebook restricts this feature in some countries. Some users have found that using a VPN to change their location (e.g., to the Philippines) can make the option appear
. On Desktop:
- Go to your Facebook profile page.
- Click the three-dot menu next to your profile picture.
- Select "Lock Profile" if the option is available.
- Confirm to lock your profile.
What Locking Your Profile Does:
- Only friends can see your photos, posts, stories, and full-size profile and cover photos.
- Past public posts become visible only to friends.
- Limits who can follow you and see your followers.
- Enables profile review and tag review features.
- Restricts strangers from seeing most of your profile information, showing only a limited portion of your About info.
- Your profile remains searchable and can receive friend requests and messages
Additional Privacy Settings to Adjust:
- Set followers and public content visibility to "Friends" or "Only me."
- Adjust profile and tagging settings to control who can post or tag you.
- Enable review options for posts and tags
If you want to unlock your profile later, simply follow the same steps and select "Unlock Profile" to revert to the original settings
. This locking feature provides a strong layer of privacy, making your Facebook profile more secure against unauthorized viewing while maintaining connections with your friends
