Users can use the “Lock Profile” tool on Facebook to prevent people other than friends from seeing their photos, posts, and other personal details. However, many users have discovered they cannot find the option in their account. If you have this problem, do not worry;
Here are a few ways you can fix it. Note:
Before using the solutions on this page, remember to update your Facebook app and clear your cache for Android smartphones.
Fix 1: Turn Off Professional Mode
One of the most common causes you can’t access “Lock Profile” is that Professional Mode is enabled in your account. This feature is turned on for people with creators’ and public profiles, so they cannot lock their comments. This is how you can turn it off: Launch the Facebook app on your smartphone, whether an iPhone or an Android device. Tap the icon in the top-right corner with your profile photo, and then select your name to get into your profile. Tap the three dots that are placed under your profile picture. Tap “Turn off professional mode.” If the person allows you to turn on professional mode, it means it is currently disabled. Note: If you disable professional mode, your friends and content will not disappear, but you won’t be able to see analytics and earn money anymore.
Fix 2: Try from a Different Device. In some cases
The Lock Profile option can only be used on certain operating systems. If you check on an Android, use an iPhone or desktop browser, and vice versa. You may find this trick very effective when your device or app is not ready to show the new feature yet.
Fix 3: Signal does not refresh your list and requires you to Log Out and Log In again to update your list.
A simple way to try is to sign out of Facebook and then log back in. There is a chance that your Lock Profile will be visible after you sign in again. To log out: Click on the person icon at the top right of the screen. Find and click on the option that says “Log out.” Give your phone a restart, open the app, and log back in.
Fix 4: Use a VPN. Facebook’s Lock Profile feature cannot be used everywhere.
Users from India, Nepal, and Bangladesh can enjoy the service. If the country doesn’t support it, you can use a VPN to access it. Follow these steps: Make sure you log out of your Facebook account. Turn on a VPN and change your location to India, Nepal, or Bangladesh. While using the VPN, open Facebook again and log in. When this is finished, you should find the Lock Profile option in your account settings. Final Thoughts: It lets you further enhance your privacy while on Facebook. If you’re experiencing the problem, one of the listed methods will most likely be effective. Ensure your app is always installed with the latest updates, work on different gadgets, and feel free to use a VPN when geo-limits are in place.
