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1. Access Privacy Settings
- Open Facebook: Log into your Facebook account on the mobile app or web browser.
- Settings & Privacy:
- On Desktop: Click on the downward-facing arrow at the top right corner and select "Settings & Privacy" > "Settings."
- On Mobile: Tap on the three horizontal lines (menu icon) at the bottom right (iOS) or top right (Android), scroll down, and tap on "Settings & Privacy" > "Settings."
2. Privacy Settings and Tools
- Privacy: In the Settings menu, click on “Privacy” to access the main privacy settings.
3. Manage Your Privacy Settings
- Who Can See Your Future Posts:
- Click on “Edit” next to this option to choose who can see your future posts. Options include Public, Friends, Friends except..., Specific friends, and Only me.
- Limit Past Posts:
- You can change the audience for posts you’ve shared with the Public or Friends of friends to Friends only.
- Who Can See Your Friends List:
- Click on “Edit” and choose who can see your friends list. Options include Public, Friends, Only me, or Custom.
- Who Can Look You Up Using the Email Address You Provided:
- Click on “Edit” and select who can look you up using your email address.
- Who Can Look You Up Using the Phone Number You Provided:
- Click on “Edit” and select who can look you up using your phone number.
- Do You Want Search Engines Outside of Facebook to Link to Your Profile:
- Click on “Edit” and toggle this setting on or off.
4. Timeline and Tagging Settings
Timeline and Tagging: Go back to the main Settings menu and click on “Timeline and Tagging.”
Who Can Post on Your Timeline:
- Choose whether only you or your friends can post on your timeline.
Who Can See What Others Post on Your Timeline:
- Choose who can see posts made by others on your timeline.
Review Posts You’re Tagged In Before the Post Appears on Your Timeline:
- Enable Timeline Review to review posts you’re tagged in before they appear on your timeline.
Who Can See Posts You’re Tagged In on Your Timeline:
- Choose who can see posts you’re tagged in on your timeline.
Review Tags People Add to Your Posts Before the Tags Appear on Facebook:
- Enable Tag Review to review tags people add to your posts before they appear.
5. Blocking
Blocking: Go to “Blocking” in the main Settings menu.
Manage Blocked Users:
- Add users to your block list to prevent them from seeing your profile or contacting you.
Block Messages and Calls:
- Block messages and calls from specific users.
Block App Invites:
- Block invites from specific users.
Block Event Invites:
- Block event invites from specific users.
Block Apps:
- Block specific apps from contacting you or accessing your information.
Block Pages:
- Block pages from interacting with your profile or seeing your posts.
6. Location Settings
Location Settings: Manage location settings to control how Facebook uses your location information.
Location Services:
- Enable or disable location services for Facebook.
Location History:
- View and manage your location history if you have it enabled.
7. Security and Login
Security and Login: Access security settings to manage login alerts and two-factor authentication.
Get Alerts About Unrecognized Logins:
- Set up alerts for unrecognized logins.
Two-Factor Authentication:
- Enable two-factor authentication for added security.
Tips for Effective Privacy Management:
- Regular Reviews: Periodically review your privacy settings to ensure they align with your preferences.
- Custom Lists: Use custom lists to share posts with specific groups of people.
- Be Cautious: Be mindful of the information you share publicly.