One approach to ensure that only you have access to your Facebook profile is to put a lock on it. However, before I explain how to lock your Facebook profile, I’ll need to enlighten you on what occurs when your Facebook is locked.

The Advantages of a Facebook Profile that is Locked

You can restrict access to the following information on your Facebook profile by locking it. They are;

• Uploaded photos and posts.
• Your profile picture or cover photo in its entirety.
• Your stories.
• Newly added posts & photos.

Also, the profile and tag reviewing features are activated, and any public postings you’ve already published are converted to “Friends.” Last but not least, only a fraction of your “About” details are now available to the general public.

Steps to Lock your Facebook Profile using Android & iOS

You can lock your Facebook profile regardless of whether you’re using an Android or an iPhone, and the processes are the same, so keep reading.

• In the Facebook app, tap your profile. A triple-line menu is accessible by tapping on it in this area.
• Enter your password and click on the “Secure profile” option to enter the page where you can lock your profile.
• Select the ‘Lock your profile’ option to prevent others from accessing your data.

Your Facebook account is inaccessible. Following the steps given above, you can unlock it as well.

Tip: Android users will find the triple-line menu at the bottom of the app, while iPhone users will find it at the top-right of the app.

Steps for securing your Facebook account on Your Browser

• Enter facebook.com into your web browser to access your Facebook account.
• By clicking on your name, you may access your personal information. There is a three-dot menu there. Select an option to restrict your profile by clicking on it.
• The ‘Lock Your Profile’ button will feature at the bottom of the pop-up message that explains how encrypting your profile works. Click on the lock icon to secure your account.