Facebook offers several privacy features to control what others see, and the Restringir feature is a helpful way to manage your connections without fully unfriending or blocking them. If you want to limit someone’s access to your content without them knowing, the Restringir option can be a great choice. Here’s a guide on how to restrict someone on Facebook and why it might be useful.
What Does ‘restrict’ Mean on Facebook?
When you restrict someone, they stay on your friends list, but their access to your profile becomes limited.
Como funciona
- Limited Views: People on your Restricted list only see posts and updates you share publicly or tag them in. They won’t see posts shared with only friends.
- Discreet: The person won’t know they’ve been restricted and won’t receive any notification.
- Maintains Connection: Unlike unfriending or blocking, restricting keeps the person on your friends list, maintaining your connection without them seeing everything you post.
Restricting is a good option if you want privacy from certain friends, colleagues, or acquaintances without creating any tension.
How to Restrict Someone on Facebook (desktop)
Follow these steps to restrict someone using Facebook on a computer.
Passos
- Go to Their Profile: Search for the friend’s name in the search bar, or find them on your friends list.
- Click on the Friends Button: On their profile, click the Amigos button (it may say ‘Friend’ or ‘Friends’ depending on your settings).
- Select ‘Edit Friend List’: In the dropdown menu, choose Edit Friend List.
- Add Them to the ‘Restricted’ List: From the options, select Restricted. ONce selected, Facebook will limit the content they can see on your profile.
This person is now on your Restricted list, so they’ll only view content you’ve chosen to share publicly.
How to Restrict Someone on Facebook (mobile)
Restricting someone on the mobile app is simple, too.
Passos
- Open the Facebook App: Go to your friend’s profile by searching for their name or finding them in your friends list.
- Tap on the Friends Button: Under their profile picture, tap the Amigos botão.
- Select ‘Edit Friend List’: Escolher Edit Friend List from the menu options.
- Choose ‘Restricted’: Tocar Restrito to add them to this list.
Now, they’ll only see posts and updates you choose to share publicly or if you tag them directly.
How to Manage Restricted Lists
Here is how to manage your restricted friends.
Passos
- Go to Settings & Privacy: Clique no downward arrow (desktop) or três linhas horizontais (mobile) and select Settings & Privacy > Settings.
- Select Privacy: Vou ao Privacidade configurações.
- Check Your Friends List: Procurar Restrito under friend lists to see who you’ve restricted or to remove people if needed.
When to Use the Restrict Feature
The Restrict feature is great for:
- Work Connections: Keep colleagues on your list while limiting what they see.
- Acquantainces: Maintain connections without oversharing.
- Sensitive Situations: Limit access for certain friends or family without unfriending.
Pensamentos finais
Restricting someone on Facebook gives you control over who sees your content without notifying them. It’s a discreet way to manage privacy while maintaining connections, perfect for balancing your social circle.
