Make Pictures Private On Facebook

Facebook is, by default, set to make all your information public. But what if you want to keep your profile private and have more control over what other Facebook users, who aren't your friends, can see on your profile? Is it possible to change your account's default settings?

Unfortunately there's no magic switch to make your profile completely private by default. However, if you know the right settings to tweak you can make your profile effectively 100% private.

If you've been wondering how to make your Facebook profile private, this article will walk you through the steps.

How to Make a Facebook Profile Private

If you want to make your Facebook profile private via a browser, here's what you should do:

Open the browser on your computer and go to the Facebook page.
Log in to your account.
Look for the arrow icon on the top right of the screen.
Tap on "Settings."
Look at the menu on the left.
Press "Privacy." Doing so will open the "Privacy" tab on the right.
You can now change your privacy settings for different features. For instance, choose who can see your posts, who can see your friends list, etc.
Adjust the settings to suit your needs. To do this, tap on the blue "Edit" button next to the feature.

How to Make Your Profile Picture Private on Facebook

When Facebook users check out your profile, the first thing they see is your profile picture. To change who can see your profile picture, here's what you should do:

Log in to your Facebook account.
Tap on your profile photo on the top right of the screen.
Click on the "Photos" tab below your profile photo.
Select "Albums."
Choose "Profile Pictures."
Click on your profile picture.
Tap on the three dot menu on the right side of the picture.
Choose "Edit audience" from the drop-down menu.
Adjust the settings. You can choose whether you want only certain people to see your photo, only your friends, etc.

How to Make Your Profile Private on Facebook Mobile

Nowadays, many people usually only use Facebook on their phone. Fortunately, the process for those who want to make their profile private is fairly easy. It is basically the same for both iPhone and Android devices. Simply follow the steps below:

Launch the "Facebook" app on your phone.
Tap on the three line menu. Depending on the phone, it'll be in the top right side of the screen or the bottom right.
Scroll down to "Settings and Privacy."
Tap on the "Settings" tab.
Under "Privacy," click on "Privacy settings."
Tap on "Check a few important settings."
In "Privacy Checkup," choose "Who can see what you share."
Tap "Continue."
Scroll down to "Friends and Following" and tap on the tab next to both options. Select "Friends." Doing so means only your friends on Facebook will see your list of friends.
Tap "Next."
Click on the buttons next to "Future posts" and "Stories" and change to "Friends."
Tap "Next."

How to Make Your Future Facebook Content Private from Strangers

What if you want to hide your Facebook profile content from those who aren't your friends? How can you do this? Simple, just follow these steps carefully:

Log in to Facebook on your browser.
Click on the arrow icon on the upper right part of the screen.
Select "Settings and Privacy."
Choose "Settings."
Click on "Privacy" from the menu on the right.
Under "Your Activity," you'll see "Who can see your future posts?"
Tap on the "Edit" button next to it.
Click on "Public" and select "Friends."

Maintain Your Facebook Privacy

It's not done in one click, but it is relatively simple to make your Facebook profile private. Simply follow the steps provided in this article, and you'll have no issues. Do you have any tips, experience, or questions related to making your Facebook profile private? Leave a comment in the section below!