How to Lock Facebook Profile (2026 Official Guide)how to lock facebook profile
Want to keep your photos and posts for "Friends Only"? In this video, I’m showing you the official 2026 method to lock your Facebook profile and what to do if the button isn't showing up in your region.
In March 2026, privacy is more important than ever. I’ll walk you through the 3-dot shortcut, the Professional Mode fix, and the "AI Privacy Scan" workaround for users in countries where the official lock isn't available yet. By the end of this video, your profile will be a "blue shield" fortress!
What you’ll learn in this video:
✅ The 2026 Lock Shortcut: Finding the "Lock Profile" button in your profile settings in one tap.
✅ Professional Mode Conflict: Why you must turn off Professional Mode to see the lock option (and how to do it).
✅ The "Manual Lock" Strategy: A 3-step guide for US/UK/Canada users to achieve the same result using Privacy Checkup.
✅ Profile Picture Guard: How to prevent strangers from downloading or zooming in on your profile photo in 2026.
✅ Limit Past Posts: The 2026 shortcut to instantly hide years of public posts from non-friends.
✅ Hidden Tagging Rules: How to stop people from tagging you in photos that strangers can see.
✅ Regional Availability: A quick list of which countries officially support the "One-Tap Lock" this month.
Secure your digital footprint and protect your personal memories!
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