To lock your Facebook profile and enhance your privacy, follow these steps depending on your device:
How to Lock Your Facebook Profile
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.
(Note: This option may not be available in all regions.)
On Desktop:
- Go to your Facebook profile page.
- Click the three-dot menu near your profile name.
- Select "Lock Profile" if the option is visible and confirm.
If you don't see the option, it might not be available in your region.
Alternative Privacy Settings to Lock Down Your Profile
If the "Lock Profile" feature is unavailable, you can manually restrict your profile visibility:
- Go to Settings & Privacy > Settings > Privacy.
- Under "Your Activity," set "Who can see your future posts?" to "Friends" or "Only me."
- Under "Profile and Tagging," adjust who can post on your profile, see posts you're tagged in, and review tags before they appear.
- Change "Who can see your followers" and "Who can see your friends list" to "Friends" or "Only me."
These steps effectively limit what strangers and non-friends can see on your profile.
Important Notes
- Locking your profile restricts non-friends from seeing your photos, posts, stories, and full-size profile and cover photos. Only friends can see these.
- Some public information remains visible, but most personal content is hidden.
- If the lock option is not available due to regional restrictions, some users have used VPNs set to countries like the Philippines to access it, though this is not officially recommended.
By locking your profile or adjusting privacy settings, you protect your personal information from strangers and enhance your Facebook privacy. You can unlock your profile anytime by reversing these steps.
