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In this article we will discuss about how to Use Facebook Privacy Settings. Privacy issues and privacy controls on Facebook are always changing. We’ve read hundreds of comments and emails from our readers who don’t know how to keep their information private or what certain Facebook privacy settings do.
Before you post that next selfie on Facebook, you should think about how it will affect your privacy and how it will be shared. But it takes a lot of time to check all of your Facebook settings, and even then, it’s not always clear what the best choices are to protect your privacy. You can also go to the official Facebook support site to know more information.
Even though the number of popular social media sites seems to be growing all the time, Facebook has remained the most popular since it went public in 2006. At the end of 2019, there were reportedly 2.5 billion monthly active users. This is a huge number of users, but it is still growing. But each “face” adds new information to track, and as the platform has grown, so have its privacy problems.
How to Use Facebook Privacy Settings
On a desktop browser
- Open Facebook in a web browser on your desktop computer and log in if needed.
- Click the downward arrow at the top right of the page to see the Account menu.
- Click Settings & privacy.
- In the Settings & privacy menu, click Settings.
- On the Settings page, you’ll find most privacy settings in the Privacy section in the navigation menu on the left. A few additional settings can also be found in the Profile and Tagging section as well.
On a mobile browser
- Open the Facebook webpage in a browser on your smartphone and log in if needed.
- Tap the three-line menu at the top right.
- Scroll down and tap Settings.
- Tap and then complete the Privacy Checkup to find important privacy settings.
On the mobile app
- Start the Facebook app.
- Tap the three-line menu at the bottom right (top right on Android).
- Scroll down and tap Settings & Privacy.
- Tap Settings.
- Tap and then complete the Privacy Checkup to find important privacy settings.
FAQ
How do you know if someone searched you on Facebook?
People can’t see who looks at their profile on Facebook. Even apps made by other companies can’t do this. If you find an app that claims to be able to do this, please report it.
How do I make my Facebook profile unsearchable?
Click the drop-down menus next to all of the questions, such as who can find your profile by name, email address, and/or phone number. If you choose “Friends,” strangers and people who aren’t on your list of friends won’t be able to find you.
When should I use privacy settings?
Use privacy settings to make sure you don’t show other people’s personal information when you make contact lists and use information about your online friends. For example, you should be able to decide who can see your list of friends. Look for settings that let you record your voice and messages.
Why don’t all my friends see my posts on Facebook?
Facebook doesn’t show your post to all your friends. Instead, Facebook shows it to a small sample, and if those people like or comment, it will show your post to more people. But you don’t know which of your followers Facebook is going to show it to or if this post will be of interest to them.