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Facebook: How to Know if You’re Facebook Restricted

Restricting Facebook's audience feature empowers users to hide stories, photos, posts, and more on their Facebook with selected connections without having to unfriend them. This provides increased privacy protection and offers greater control over the content shared on the social networking site.

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23 April, 2024

Restricting certain individuals from viewing your content on Facebook is a simple process. In this article, FPT Shop will provide comprehensive instructions on how to effectively utilize Facebook’s Restricted list using smartphones and computers. The steps outlined below will empower you to manage your privacy settings with ease.

Understanding Facebook’s Restricted List

Facebook’s Restricted list allows users to create a list of individuals who can’t see their posts, even if they are Facebook friends. This feature gives you greater control over who has access to your personal information and content.

Consider using this feature if you’re uncomfortable sharing your activities with certain family members or friends. Additionally, the Restricted list can help you limit interactions with individuals you’d rather not have access to your personal information.

Content Visibility for Restricted Individuals

The Restricted list in Facebook is a privacy feature that allows users to hide or restrict photos, posts, and other content from selected friends on Facebook. This feature empowers you to control the privacy of specific content and decide who can access your personal information.

When someone is added to your Restricted list, they won’t receive any notifications and will be unaware of their restricted status. They will only be able to view and interact with your public posts but will be unable to see any content you have designated as restricted.

Adding Individuals to the Restricted List

FPT Shop will guide you through the simple steps to add individuals to your Restricted list on Facebook. Once added, they will no longer receive notifications and will be restricted from interacting with and viewing your content on Facebook.

Adding Individuals (On Smartphone)

Unlike the PC method, on smartphones, you can only add one friend at a time to the Restricted list. To restrict friends on Facebook using a smartphone, follow these steps:

Step 1: Launch the Facebook app and log in to your account.

Step 2: Go to the profile page of the person you want to add to the Restricted list.

Step 3: Tap on the Friends option.

Step 4: Select Edit Friend List, then tap on Restricted at the bottom.

Adding Multiple Individuals (On PC)

To add multiple individuals to your Restricted list on Facebook using a PC, follow these steps:

Step 1: Log in to your Facebook account on a PC.

Step 2: On the Facebook homepage, locate and click on See More on the left-hand side of the screen.

Step 3: Scroll down and select Friends.

Step 4: Select Custom Lists.

Step 5: Click on Restricted.

Step 6: Click on Add/Remove on the left-hand side of the screen, then select friends to add to the Restricted list.

Step 7: Finally, click on Save to complete the process of adding individuals to your Facebook Restricted list.

Managing the Restricted List (PC Only)

Viewing the List of Restricted Individuals

To edit your Facebook Restricted list, add or remove any accounts, follow these steps:

Step 1: Navigate to the Restricted list. Then click on Manage List, followed by Edit List

Step 2: A new interface will appear for editing. If you want to add anyone to the Restricted list, you need to move them to the Friends list. The entire list of your friends will then appear for you to select from.

Step 3: To remove anyone from the list, switch to the Restricted tab and uncheck ✔ the accounts you want to remove. Finally, click on Done.

Removing Individuals from the Restricted List

Step 1: Launch the Facebook app and log in to your account.

Step 2: Go to the profile page of the person you want to remove from your Facebook Restricted list.

Step 3: Tap on the three-dot icon below their profile picture.

Step 4: Select the Friends option.

Step 5: Choose Edit Friend List, then select Restricted to remove the checkmark ✔.

Step 6: Tap on Save to complete the process of removing friends from your Restricted list.

Identifying If You’re Restricted on Facebook

To determine if you have been restricted by someone on Facebook, look for the absence of certain information on their profile page. The Facebook Restricted list is distinct from the Blocked list. When restricted, you can still view public posts or any posts on pages that you have in common with the individual.

Observing the Individual’s Profile Page

If you’re hesitant to ask the person directly or if it’s not appropriate, you can check their profile page. Pay attention to the space at the top of their profile page. A gap between private and public posts often indicates a separation.

If you’re restricted, you won’t be able to see private posts, and that space will be replaced by a gap. However, depending on when the person posts publicly, you may not always see this gap even if you’re restricted.

Checking Photo and Video Albums

Go to the photo and video albums and check if their posts are all public. Typically, these posts will be located below a gap. If the “Public” icon appears to the right of the timestamp on every post, it means you can only see their public posts. This doesn’t necessarily mean you’re restricted; they may have chosen to post only publicly.

Identify specific content that you can no longer find

Frequently asked questions

The Restricted List gives users greater control over their personal information and content. It is useful when you want to limit interactions or hide certain activities from specific friends or family members without completely blocking them.

To add a single friend to your Restricted List using a smartphone, open the Facebook app and go to their profile page. Tap on the “Friends” option, select “Edit Friend List,” and then choose “Restricted” at the bottom.

Yes, you can add multiple individuals to your Restricted List on Facebook using a PC. Log in to your Facebook account and locate “See More” on the left side of the homepage. Click on “Friends,” then select “Custom Lists” and choose “Restricted.” Click on “Add/Remove” and select the friends you want to add to the list. Finally, click “Save.”

To manage your Restricted List, navigate to it and click on “Manage List,” followed by “Edit List.” To add someone, move them to the “Friends” list. To remove an account from the Restricted List, switch to the “Restricted” tab, uncheck the account, and click “Done.” Removing someone from your Restricted List on a smartphone involves similar steps: open their profile, tap the three-dot icon, select “Friends,” choose “Edit Friend List,” and remove the checkmark from “Restricted.”

There is no direct way to know if you’ve been restricted by someone on Facebook. However, you can look for clues on their profile page, such as a gap between private and public posts or all their posts being public. Keep in mind that this doesn’t necessarily mean you’re restricted; they might have chosen to post publicly.