To lock your Facebook profile and enhance your privacy, follow these steps depending on your device:
For Mobile (Android & iOS):
- Open the Facebook app and go to your profile by tapping your profile picture icon.
- Tap the three-dot menu next to the "Edit Profile" button.
- Select the Lock Profile option.
- Confirm your choice to lock your profile.
For Desktop:
- Log in to Facebook and navigate to your profile page.
- Click the three-dot menu located below your cover photo.
- Choose Lock Profile and follow the prompts to confirm.
What Happens When You Lock Your Profile:
- Only friends can see your full profile, posts, and photos.
- Non-friends see a limited version: profile picture, cover photo, and minimal info.
- Past public posts become visible only to friends.
- Profile and tag review features are enabled automatically.
- Your profile and cover photos cannot be zoomed in, shared, or downloaded by others.
- You still appear in search results and can receive friend requests.
Notes:
- The Lock Profile option may not be available in all regions due to Facebook's regional policies.
- If you don't see the option, you can manually adjust your privacy settings to restrict visibility of posts and profile details to friends only.
This method provides a strong privacy barrier, making your Facebook profile more secure against unwanted viewers
