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How to Hide on Facebook
Keep your status or activities secret from certain people
By Linda Roeder Linda Roeder Writer Alvernia College Strayer University Former Lifewire writer Linda Roeder is a longtime web enthusiast and consultant with a broad knowledge of how personal web pages, blogs, and social networking. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on December 5, 2020 Reviewed by Jon Fisher Reviewed by Jon Fisher Wichita Technical Institute Jonathan Fisher is a CompTIA certified technologist with more than 6 years' experience writing for publications like TechNorms and Help Desk Geek. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Facebook Facebook Pinterest Twitter Snapchat Instagram YouTube Online Dating What to Know
To hide chat availability, go to Messenger > Settings > Settings > turn off Show when you're active.To hide friends-only posts from someone, go to their profile and select Friends > Add to another list > Restricted.To permanently block someone, go to Settings & Privacy > Settings > Blocking > enter the person's name and select Block. This article explains how to prevent Facebook users from chatting with you, seeing most of your activity, or interacting with you on Facebook accessed through a web browser. How to Hide Your Chat Availability
Under normal circumstances, the friends you see in the chat area can see that you're online. But, you can change these settings so that some or all of them can't see that you're available to chat. Use this function when you want to be on Facebook without being interrupted. You can turn off chat for all your friends, some friends only, or everyone with some exceptions. This action only blocks the users you choose from messaging you. It doesn't prevent them from accessing your timeline or seeing your posts and comments. Select Messenger in the left pane of Facebook. Select the Settings icon. Choose Settings. Turn off the Show when you're active toggle switch. You'll need to change your active status everywhere you're logged in to Facebook (for example, the mobile and Messenger apps) to completely hide your active status. How to Appear Offline in the Messenger App
To appear offline on your phone, adjust the settings in the Messenger app. Here's how to do it. Tap your profile image in the upper-left corner of Messenger. Select Active Status. Turn off the Show when you're active toggle switch. How to Restrict Someone on Facebook
Normally, your Facebook friends can see everything you post on your timeline. You can adjust this default by choosing with each post who can see it. When you don't want to unfriend someone but don't want them to see your posts, add them to your Restricted list. You might use this option if you accepted a coworker's friend request but don't want them to know much about your personal life. Friends who you restrict on Facebook can still see any material that's public, as well as comments you make on others' posts. Navigate to your friend's profile. At the top of the profile, select the Friends drop-down menu and then choose Add to another list. Select Restricted. A check mark appears next to Restricted. To remove someone from the Restricted list, follow the same steps again. In step 4, the check mark next to Restricted is removed. How to Block Someone on Facebook
If you block a user on Facebook, they can't add you as a friend, message you, invite you to groups or events, see your timeline, tag you in posts, or find you in a search. If you're friends with someone and then block them, you automatically unfriend them. Use this option when unfriending isn't enough, such as if someone is stalking, harassing, or abusing you online or off. Blocking someone isn't foolproof. A blocked user can still see you on games, groups, and apps you're both a part of. They could also use a mutual friend's account to view your activity. From the upper-right corner of Facebook, select the down arrow. Choose Settings & Privacy. Choose Settings. In the left pane, select Blocking. In the Block users section, enter the person's name and select Block. If you want to block apps, invites, or pages, use those respective areas on the Manage Blocking page to apply those changes. A Block People window appears. Find the correct person and select Block next to their name. A confirmation message appears. Select Block person's name to block and unfriend them (if you're currently Facebook friends). Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Prevent Strangers From Seeing Your Facebook Profile How to Hide Posts on Facebook How to View Blocked Profiles on Facebook How to Unblock Someone on Messenger How to Hide Your Page Likes on Facebook How to Delete Facebook Posts in Bulk How to Make Facebook Private How to Turn off Facebook Messenger How to Unfriend Someone on Facebook How to Block Someone on Instagram How to Clean up Your Facebook Profile How to Block Someone on Facebook Facebook Restricted List: What It Is and How to Use One How to Create a Follow Button on Facebook How to Fix It When Facebook Messenger Isn’t Sending Messages How to Disable Facebook Places Location Tracking Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies