Facebook Privacy & Security – Settings Checklist
Your practical, plain‑English walkthrough to solve facebook privacy & security – settings checklist — written for real people and small businesses.
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Your privacy settings control who sees your content; your security settings keep intruders out. This checklist guides you through both.
Privacy essentials
- Who can see your future posts
- Limit past posts
- Profile & tagging controls
- Location & Off‑Facebook activity
Security essentials
- Strong, unique password + 2FA
- Login alerts & trusted devices
- App permissions review
- Download your information
Tune your privacy controls
- Audience: Set default post audience and limit public info on your profile.
- Tagging: Review tags before they appear and limit who can tag you.
- Searchability: Decide if your profile can be found by phone/email or search engines.
- Location: Consider disabling precise location unless needed.
- Off‑Facebook Activity: Clear history and manage future connections.
Lock down your security
- Enable 2FA (authenticator or security key preferred).
- Turn on login alerts and review devices regularly.
- Rotate backup codes and store them safely.
- Audit connected apps and websites; remove ones you don’t use.
Data & account options
- Download your information for a full copy of your posts, messages, and media.
- Deactivation vs deletion: Deactivate to take a break; delete to permanently remove your data after a grace period.
FAQs
How do I stop strangers from messaging me?
Adjust your message delivery settings and limit who can find you by phone or email.
Should I use SMS or an authenticator app?
Authenticator apps or hardware keys are more secure than SMS, which can be intercepted.
Can I download everything?
Yes—use the Download Your Information tool to export your data by date range and format.