What is Lock My Profile on Facebook?
Lock My Profile feature on Facebook is a privacy setting where you can set your profile for only your friends to be able to see photos, posts, full-size profile picture, cover photo, stories, and new posts and photos. If you see a white shield with a keyhole in the center on a blue circle, this icon denotes that Lock My Profile privacy setting is enabled for this selected profile. See the next screenshot.
Lock My Profile Feature is Not Available Everywhere
There is a feature to lock my profile on Facebook, that many people are asking about. However, this feature is not available in every country. As of December 31, 2021, this feature is not available in the United States, but it is currently available in India.
If Lock My Profile is not available in your country, Facebook suggests changing your privacy in other ways. First they recommend that you do a privacy checkup, and manage your other privacy settings.
How Do I Lock My Profile on Facebook?
- First, go to your profile page and click on 'More" on the horizontal bar under your name.
- Second, look for the 'Lock Profile' tab and click on it. You will receive a confirmation message.
- Finally, click 'Lock Your Profile' button to confirm and initiate the Facebook profile lock privacy setting.
- First, open your Facebook app and tap on your Profile.
- Next, tap on the three-dot menu next to the 'Add to Story' section.
- Here you will find the 'Lock Profile' option.
- Tap on 'Lock Profile' and you will be take to the Lock Profile page.
- Tap on 'Lock Your Profile' again to confirm and initiate the Facebook profile lock privacy setting.
Do you think Lock My Profile would be a helpful feature to have in the U.S.?
Share your thoughts in the comments if you would like to see this feature available in the U.S. or in your country.
