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    How do I lock my Facebook profile?
    Naveh Ben Dror
    Naveh Ben Dror
    Social Media Security Expert
    Naveh Ben Dror is a Social Media Security Expert and the CEO of Spikerz based in Tel Aviv, Israel. Naveh and his team provide social media protection for content creators, businesses, and enterprises. His professional background is in international brand marketing and e-commerce. Naveh received both his Bachelor of Law and MBA from Reichman University.
    Naveh Ben Dror
    Social Media Security Expert
    Expert Answer
    The process is straightforward. First, navigate to your profile, then click on settings. At the top, there's a small magnifying glass logo. Type in the word "lock" and press "lock your profile." Also, note that this feature is currently available only in certain countries.
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    How can I stop someone from sending me a message?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Go to their Facebook page and click on the message symbol. Then go to settings (within the chat window) and block them.
  • Question
    How do I open my husband's Facebook account?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Use his email address and password (if you know them). If you're trying to do this without his knowledge, think very carefully about why you are doing it.
  • Question
    How can I hide my name from a Facebook search?
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    Community Answer
    As of right now, Facebook doesn't appear to have the option to hide yourself from all searches. However, in your privacy settings, you can determine who can find you using your phone number or email address.
  • Question
    Can I still use Facebook Messenger if I cancel my account?
    Melissa Moldrup
    Melissa Moldrup
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can choose to deactivate your Facebook account and continue to use Messenger. The option will be provided to you once you click the deactivate account button in your settings.
  • Question
    How can I prevent people who aren't my friends from seeing anything on my Facebook page?
    Melissa Moldrup
    Melissa Moldrup
    Community Answer
    To ensure only your friends see your Facebook content, adjust your privacy settings by changing "Who can see your future posts" to "Friends only," and limit the audience for your past posts.
  • Question
    How do I hide a profile from a specific person?
    Melissa Moldrup
    Melissa Moldrup
    Community Answer
    Go into your settings, then "blocking", then enter the person's name into your blocked list. You can also go the person's Facebook page and block him/her by clicking on the button with 3 dots next to "message".
  • Question
    Can I edit my Facebook profile while it's deactivated?
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    Community Answer
    No, you cannot make changes to your Facebook profile while it is deactivated because logging in will automatically reactivate your account. To make changes, you'll need to log in, adjust your profile, and then deactivate it again.
  • Question
    How do I see what others see on my Facebook profile?
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    Community Answer
    To see how others view your Facebook profile, navigate to your profile page. Above your cover photo, click the ellipses icon (...) and select "View As" from the dropdown menu. This will show your public profile; you can then click "View As Specific Person" to enter a friend's name and see your profile from their perspective.
  • Question
    How can I delete my deceased husband's Facebook account without the password?
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    Community Answer
    Visit Facebook's Help Center and find the page related to deceased user profiles. To delete the account, you need to submit a form and verify your identity with official documents if he didn't designate you or anyone else as a legacy contact.
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