Turning off location sharing on Facebook is a wise choice for privacy-conscious users. Here’s how to do it and what you can expect:
How to Turn Off Location Sharing on Facebook:
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On Mobile (Android & iOS):
- Open the Facebook app.
- Tap your profile picture or the menu (three horizontal lines).
- Scroll down and tap Settings & Privacy > Settings.
- Scroll to Permissions and tap Location.
- Set Location Access to “Never” (iOS) or “Deny” (Android), or choose “Only while using the app.”
- You can also disable “Location History” here to prevent Facebook from saving your visited locations.
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On Desktop:
- Go to Facebook.com and log in.
- Click your profile picture (top right) > Settings & privacy > Settings.
- In the left sidebar, select Location.
- Set Location Services to “Off.”
Will This Affect Your App Experience?
- Turning off location sharing may disable some location-based features, such as check-ins, location tags in posts, and friend suggestions based on proximity.
- Facebook ads and certain personalized features may be less relevant, as they won’t be tailored using your current location.
- Basic app functionality—messaging, browsing, posting—will continue to work as usual.
Pro Tip: If you’re worried about privacy and want extra peace of mind regarding app tracking or monitoring—especially for children or employees—consider using a comprehensive parental control and phone monitoring tool like mSpy. mSpy gives you deeper insights and control over location and app permissions.
Let me know if you have questions about any step or if you’d like tailored advice (e.g., for your device type)!