Facebook ‘Profile Lock’ feature: How to enable and use it

Protecting your data on social media platforms has become a necessity. Facebook, being one of the most widely used platforms, offers a feature called "Profile Lock" to improve user privacy.

This “Profile Lock” feature lets you control who can view your content, ensuring that only your friends have access to your personal information.

Gadinsider has compiled a guide on how to lock your Facebook profile on mobile and desktop devices and how to unlock your profile if needed.

How to lock Facebook profile on Mobile

Locking your Facebook profile using a mobile device is a simple process. 

1. Open the Facebook App on your Android or iOS device and log in to your account.
2. Tap on your profile picture or the three horizontal lines (menu) and select your name to access your profile page.
3. On your profile page, tap the three dots next to the "Add to Story" button to open the profile settings menu.
4. Select "Lock Profile"
5. A screen will appear explaining the features of Profile Lock. Tap "Lock Your Profile" to enable the feature.

How to lock Facebook profile on Desktop

If you prefer using Facebook on a desktop or laptop, you can lock your profile by following these steps:

1. Open your preferred web browser, navigate to facebook.com, and log in to your account.
2. Click on your profile picture or name at the top right corner to access your profile page.
3. Click on the three dotted menu next to the "Edit Profile" button to open a dropdown menu.
4. From the dropdown options, select "Lock Profile."
5. A prompt will appear detailing what Profile Lock entails. Click on "Lock Your Profile" to activate the feature.

How to unlock Facebook profile

On Mobile devices:

1. Open the Facebook app and navigate to your profile page.
2. Tap the three dots next to the "Add to Story" button.
3. From the options, tap on "Unlock Profile."
4. A screen will detail what unlocking your profile entails. Tap "Unlock Your Profile" to proceed.

On desktop:

1. Log in to Facebook and go to your profile page.
2. Click on the three dots next to the "Edit Profile" button.
3. From the dropdown menu, select "Unlock Profile."
4. A prompt will appear explaining the changes. Click "Unlock Your Profile" to confirm.