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How do I lock my Facebook profile?

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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?

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Go to their Facebook page and click on the message symbol. Then go to settings (within the chat window) and block them.

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How do I open my husband's Facebook account?

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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.

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How can I hide my name from a Facebook search?

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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.

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Can I still use Facebook Messenger if I cancel my account?

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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.

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How can I prevent people who aren't my friends from seeing anything on my Facebook page?

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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.

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How do I hide a profile from a specific person?

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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".

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Can I edit my Facebook profile while it's deactivated?

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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.

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How can I see what other people see on my timeline on Facebook?

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Go to your profile page (by clicking your name in the blue bar at the top of the page in desktop mode) Over your cover picture image there should be three buttons: "Update Info," "Activity Log," and one with three little ellipses ("...") Click the ellipses and select the first option, "View As." It will automatically go into public mode, as evidenced by the black bar at the top of the screen which reads, "This is what your profile looks like to: Public." Next to that is a button that says "View As Specific Person." If you click that button, you can type a friend's name in there and see what it looks like to that person.

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How can I delete my deceased husband's Facebook account without the password?

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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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