Facebook, being one of the most popular social media platforms, allows users to share their photos and experiences with their friends and family. However, some users may prefer to keep their featured photos private and share them only with selected individuals.
In this blog post, we will discuss how to set featured photos on Facebook private. By the end of this post, you will have a clear understanding of how to keep your featured photos on Facebook private and secure.
How to set featured photos on Facebook private
Step 1: To begin, launch the Facebook app on your device. Once the app is open, locate the hamburger icon – typically found at the top right-hand corner of the screen – and tap on it to bring up the main menu.
Step 2: Next, navigate to your profile by tapping on your name, which is located at the top of the menu. This will take you to your personal profile page.
Step 3: Once you are on your profile page, look for the “Edit Profile” button located next to the “Add to Story” button. Tap on this button to access the editing options for your profile.
Step 4: After accessing the editing options for your profile, scroll down until you reach the “Featured” section. Here, you will see an “Edit” button located next to the featured photos section. Tap on this button to access the settings for your featured photos.
Step 5: Here you will see a list of your photo collections. Tap on the collection that you want.
Step 6: To remove a photo from your featured photos collection, simply unselect it by tapping on the photo.
Step 7: After that tap on the “Save” button located at the bottom of the screen to save your changes. If you wish to make all of your featured photos private, you can tap on the “Delete Featured Collection” button instead. This will remove all of your featured photos from your profile and set their privacy settings to private.
FAQs
What are featured photos on Facebook?
Featured photos on Facebook are a selection of photos that are displayed prominently on your profile page. These photos can be chosen by you and can include your favorite or most important images.
Why should I set my featured photos to private?
Setting your featured photos to private can help protect your privacy on Facebook. By doing so, you can control who can see these photos and keep them from being visible to everyone on the platform.
How do I remove a photo from my featured photos collection on Facebook?
To remove a photo from your featured photos collection, simply unselect it by tapping on the photo. This will deselect the photo and remove it from the featured photos section on your profile.
Can I delete my entire featured photos collection on Facebook?
Yes, you can delete your entire featured photos collection on Facebook. To do this, tap on the “Delete Featured Collection” button in the featured photos settings. This will remove all of your featured photos from your profile and set their privacy settings to private.
What happens to my featured photos if I delete them from my profile?
Deleting a photo from your featured photos collection will remove it from your profile, but it will still be accessible to anyone who has a direct link to the photo. If you want to completely remove the photo from Facebook, you will need to delete it from your photo library as well.