Where can I find my settings?
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We’ve recently made some changes to the way settings are organized on Facebook.
Note:
You can use search in Settings
to find what you’re looking for.
The new Settings experience is only available on mobile at this time. All mobile users will be moved to the new settings design unless you have Facebook access to a page in the new Pages
. You will not be able to keep the old settings design.
What was updated
We’ve reduced the number of steps it takes to access some settings and updated the structure within the Settings
menu. We haven't changed any of our settings so you can still find the controls you need.
Now, when you open Settings and Privacy
, you’ll see four options:
Settings
Device Requests
Recent Ad Activity
Find Wi-Fi
Updates to the Settings and Privacy menu structure
Privacy Shortcuts:
All settings previously contained within Privacy Shortcuts can now be found in Settings
under “Account”, “Preferences”, “Audience & Visibility”, “Permissions”, “Your Information” and “Community Standards and Legal Policies”, or in Help & Support
.
Your time on Facebook:
Can now be found in Settings
, under “Preferences.” You can use Your Time on Facebook to see how much time you spend on Facebook and manage your time.
Code Generator:
Can now be found in Settings
, under "Account." Code Generator
is a security feature for your Facebook app used with two-factor authentication.
Dark mode:
Can now be found in Settings
, under “Preferences.” You can switch to a dark background with Dark Mode.
Language:
Can now be found in Settings
, under “Preferences.” Use Language to choose which language is used in your Facebook app.
Note:
On FB Lite, you’ll still find Language
directly under Settings and Privacy
.
Data Saver:
Can now be found in Settings
, under “Preferences” and within “Media”. You can use Data Saver to control the resolution on videos.
Note:
On FB Lite, you’ll still find Data Usage
under Settings and Privacy
.
Updates to the Settings menu structure
In Settings on your mobile app, you’ll now find these menu options:
Account:
In this section, you can do things like manage your passwords and payment info.
Preferences:
In this section, you can do things like manage the amount of time you spend on Facebook or manage and how you see things on your News Feed.
Audience and Visibility:
In this section, you can manage things like your block list or who can see your posts or profile.
Permissions:
In this section, you can manage the information Facebook uses from things like your games and devices.
Your information:
In this section, you can do things like see a log of your Facebook activity and manage your Facebook info.
Community Standards and Legal Policies:
In this section, you can find info on our standards and policies.
Updates to the Privacy menu structure
We have re-organized the "Privacy" section into other categories. Here is where you can now find those settings:
Privacy Settings:
Setting options formerly listed under Privacy Settings can now be found under "Account" or "Audience and Visibility."
Check a Few Important Settings
can now be found in Privacy Checkup
, under the "Account" section.
Manage your profile
can now be found in the "Audience and Visibility" section under "Profile Information."
Learn more with Privacy Basics
can now be found by searching “ privacy basics
” using Facebook search
.
Settings that control who can see your activity, posts, and profile can be found within the "Audience and Visibility" section.
Profile Locking
can now be found under "Permissions." Use Profile Locking
to show a limited view of your profile’s content.
Timeline and Tagging:
Has been re-named to Profile and Tagging
and can now be found under "Audience and Visibility." Use Profile and Tagging
to manage settings such as who can see posts you’re tagged in on your profile or in a post.
Public Posts:
Has been renamed to Followers and Public Content
and can now be found under the "Audience and Visibility" section. Use Followers and Public Content
to manage settings like who can follow you and who can comment on your public posts.
Blocking:
Can now be found under "Audience and Visibility." Use Blocking
to manage who can see things like your profile or what you post.
Location:
Can now be found under "Permissions." Use Location
to manage your location settings
.
Active Status:
Can now be found under "Audience and Visibility." Use Active Status
to manage who can see when you’re active
.
Updates to the activity off Meta technologies settings
Your activity off Meta technologies settings
can now be found under "Permissions." Use Your activity off Meta technologies
to see and manage your activity that we receive from businesses or organizations, which includes your activity on other apps and websites.
Updates to the Deactivation and Deletion settings
You can deactivate or delete your account or update memorialization settings under Account Ownership and Control
. Account Ownership and Control
can now be found in "Personal and Account Information," under "Account" within "Personal and Account Information."
Updates to Privacy Shortcuts
We’ve deprecated the bookmark to Privacy Shortcuts on mobile. Every setting that was previously accessible within Privacy Shortcuts can now be found in Settings
or in Help & Support
.
Updates to Help & Support
We’ve added a Safety
section to Help & Support
. There, you can find options to “Visit the Safety Center”, “Find resources for parents” and “Help prevent bullying."
