Remove Add Friend Button on Facebook.

If you're looking to enhance your privacy on Facebook by removing the "Add Friend" button, follow these simple steps:

Step 1: Open the Facebook App

  • Launch the Facebook application on your device. Navigate to the bottom right corner and tap on the menu icon.

Step 2: View Your Profile

  • Click on your profile by selecting the three dots. This will allow you to see how your profile currently appears to others.

Step 3: Access Settings

  • Return to the bottom menu and scroll down until you find Settings. Click on it to proceed.

Step 4: Adjust Friend Request Settings

  • In the Settings menu, scroll down to the Audience and Visibility section. Click on How people can find and contact you.

  • At the top, find the option Who can send you friend requests. Click on it and select Friends of Friends. Don’t forget to click Save.

Step 5: Verify Changes

  • Go back to your profile and click on the three dots again to view it as others would. You should now see a Follow button instead of the Add Friend button.

Step 6: Remove the Follow Button (Optional)

  • If you want to remove the Follow button as well, return to the Settings area.

  • Click on the three dots, then go to Settings again. Scroll down to Audience and Visibility and select Followers and Public Content.

  • Here, find the option Who can follow me and change it from Public to Friends. Click Save.

Step 7: Final Verification

  • Go back to your profile one last time, click on the three dots, and select View As. You should now only have the option for people to send you messages, enhancing your privacy.

By following these steps, you can effectively manage your friend request settings and improve your privacy on Facebook!

For more essential tips and tricks be sure to check out That Office Guy’s YouTube Channel.

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