how do i make my facebook profile private

To make your Facebook profile private and control who can see your information and posts, follow these steps:

How to Make Your Facebook Profile Private

On Desktop (Laptop/PC)

1. Log into your Facebook account at Facebook.com.
2. Click your profile picture in the top right corner to go to your profile.
3. Click the three-dot menu button near your profile header and select Lock Profile.
4. Confirm by clicking Lock your profile. This restricts your profile visibility so only your friends can see your posts and content

Adjust Privacy Settings for Posts and Profile Information

1. Click your profile picture in the top right corner.
2. Select Settings & Privacy, then click Settings.
3. In the left sidebar, click Privacy to open Privacy Settings and Tools.
4. Under Your Activity , adjust:
   • Who can see your future posts? Set this to Friends or Only Me for maximum privacy.
   • Review all your posts and things you're tagged in to limit past posts.
   • Who can see the people, Pages and lists you follow? to control visibility of your follows

Lock Specific Profile Details

• Go to your profile, then About section.
• For each detail (work, education, contact info, relationship status), click the edit (pencil) icon.
• Select the privacy level: Public , Friends , Only Me , or a custom list

Control Who Can Find and Contact You

1. In Settings & Privacy > Settings > Privacy, scroll to How People Find and Contact You.
2. Adjust settings such as:
   • Who can send you friend requests.
   • Who can see your friends list.
   • Whether search engines outside Facebook can link to your profile (toggle off to increase privacy)

Use Privacy Checkup Tool

• In Settings & Privacy, select Privacy Checkup.
• Follow prompts to review and adjust who can see your posts, profile info, and who can contact you

On Mobile (Android/iOS)

1. Open the Facebook app.
2. Tap the menu icon (bottom right).
3. Scroll down to Settings & Privacy > Settings.
4. Under Audience and Visibility , tap Profile Locking.
5. Tap Lock Your Profile to restrict profile visibility to friends only

Additional Tips

• Set default audience for future posts to Friends or Only Me to keep new posts private.
• Limit visibility of your friends list to Friends or Only Me to protect against scams.
• Regularly review your privacy settings and update them as needed to maintain control over your information

By following these steps, you can make your Facebook profile as private as possible, ensuring that only people you trust can see your personal information and posts.