Facebook and Location
Setup
Turn on Location Services for Facebook
Turn on Location Services for Facebook
This feature is only available in the Facebook app for iPhone, iPad and Android devices
. Learn more about how Location Settings
work.
To turn Location Services on or off for your Android device:
1.
Go to your device's home screen.
2.
Tap Settings
, then tap Apps
.
3.
Scroll through the list of apps and tap Facebook
.
4.
Tap Permissions
, then tap Location
.
5.
Select Allow only while using app
, Ask every time
or Don't allow
.
To turn Location Services on or off for your iOS device:
1.
Go to your device's home screen.
2.
Tap Location Services
and tap 
next to Location Services
to turn on or off.
next to Location Services
to turn on or off.Note: When Location Services is turned on for your iOS device, you can control when you allow Facebook to access your location by scrolling through the list of apps listed in Location Services, tapping Facebook and selecting While Using the App
, Ask Next Time
or Never
.
How Facebook's Location Settings work
How Facebook's Location Settings work
Learn more about Facebook's Location Settings
iOS Location Settings
iOS Location Settings
What is Location Services?
Location Services is a setting on your phone or other mobile device. You have the option to set Location Services to While Using the App
, Ask Next Time
or Never
.
When on, Location Services helps Facebook provide you with location features, including allowing you to post content that's tagged with your location, get more relevant ads, and find places nearby.
You can turn off Location Services
at any time.
You may still share your precise location when you use our products. For example, we may receive and store location data when you check-in, RSVP as attending an event or post photos that include location information.
Android Location Settings
Android Location Settings
What is Location Services?
Location Services, sometimes called Location Access, is a setting on your phone or other mobile device. When on, Location Services helps Facebook provide you with location features, including allowing you to post content that's tagged with your location, get more relevant ads and find places nearby.
You can turn off Location Services
at any time.
You may still share your precise location when you use our products. For example, we may receive and store location data when you check-in, RSVP as attending an event or post photos that includes location information.
For Android 10 or newer
If your phone runs on Android 10 or newer, you can set Location Services to Allow only while using the app
, Ask every time
or Deny
.
For Android 9 or earlier
If your phone runs on Android 9 or earlier, you can choose to turn Location Services on or off.
Learn more about your Location information
When Location Services is turned off, we may still estimate your location using things like check-ins, events and information about your internet connection.
Specific location information like your device's GPS signal and connection information like your Wi-Fi connection or IP address (internet protocol address) help us understand where you are. Your IP address is a unique number assigned to a device, like a phone or computer, that allows it to communicate over the internet. Numbers are assigned according to standard guidelines, or protocols. Just like you need a mailing address to receive a letter from a friend, your device needs a digital address to receive information on the internet.
We use this information to provide more relevant and personalized experiences, protect your account, and provide better ads. See our Privacy Policy
and Privacy Center
to learn more about how we use your location information.
Adding or Sharing Your Location
How do I check into a nearby location on Facebook?
How do I check into a nearby location on Facebook?
To check into a nearby location:
Classic mobile browser experience
Classic mobile browser experience
1.
Scroll to the top of your Feed and tap What's on your mind?
2.
Tap 
Location
.
Location
.3.
Tap Search...
to search for a nearby location or tap any location from the list below to select a location.
4.
When you check in, you can also do things like:
Photo:
Add a photo to your post.
Video
: Add a video to your post. Tag friends:
Add a friend to your post. Learn more about tagging
.
Feeling/Activity:
Add a feeling or activity to your post.
Audience selector:
Select your post's audience. Learn more about audiences
.
Write an optional status update.
5.
Tap Post
.
Updated mobile browser experience
Updated mobile browser experience
1.
Scroll to the top of your Feed and tap What's on your mind?
2.
Tap 
Add location
.
Add location
.3.
Tap Search
and search for a nearby location or tap any location from the list below to select a location.
4.
When you check in, you can also do things like:
Photo/Video:
Add a photo or video to your post. Feeling/Activity:
Add a feeling or activity to your post.
Tag friend:
Add a friend to your post. Learn more about tagging
.
Write an optional status update by tapping the text below your profile picture.
5.
Tap POST
.
Note: If the post you're tagged in is shared with Public, then the people who manage the location's Page will be able to see it. If the post is shared with an audience other than Public, then the post isn't shared with the Page's managers.
How do I add my location to an existing Facebook post?
How do I add my location to an existing Facebook post?
This feature is not currently available on a mobile browser.
To add your location to an existing post, access Facebook on a computer and follow these steps:
1.
Click your profile picture in the top right of Facebook.
2.
Scroll down to the post and click 
in the top right of the post.
in the top right of the post.3.
Click Edit post
.
4.
Click 
Check in
. You may need to click
in the bottom right first.
Check in
. You may need to click
in the bottom right first.5.
Click Where are you?
to search for a location, or select a location from the list below.
6.
Click Save
.
Learn how to check into a location or add a location to a new post.
How do I edit or remove the location on a Facebook post or photo?
How do I edit or remove the location on a Facebook post or photo?
This feature isn't available on mobile browsers, but it is available on these devices. Select a device to learn more about this feature.
What's Nearby
How do I find free and public Wi-Fi on Facebook?
How do I find free and public Wi-Fi on Facebook?
To find free and public Wi-Fi from a mobile browser:
1.
Log into facebook.com on a mobile browser.
2.
Tap 
in the top right of Facebook.
in the top right of Facebook.3.
Tap Find Wi-Fi
.
4.
See the list of businesses near you that offer free and public Wi-Fi, or tap a business for more information.
Keep in mind: You can choose to turn on Location Services for a more relevant and personalized experience. To turn on Location Services from Find Wi-Fi:
Classic mobile browser experience
Classic mobile browser experience
1.
At the top, tap Edit
. You may need to tap Continue
to allow Facebook to access your device’s location.
2.
Select one of the following options: While using the app
, Only this time
, or Deny
.
Updated mobile browser experience
Updated mobile browser experience
1.
At the top, tap Edit
.
2.
Tap Use precise location
. You may also need to allow Facebook to access your device’s location.
3.
Select one of the following options: While using the app
, Only this time
, or Deny
.
Learn how Facebook's Location Settings work
.
