How to Adjust Facebook Privacy Settings

Control who sees your posts and personal information.

At a Glance

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Profile picture > Settings & Privacy > Settings > Privacy.

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Set "Who can see your future posts?" to Friends (not Public).

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Tap "Limit Past Posts" to change all old public posts to Friends Only.

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