Facebook isn’t just a social network anymore—it’s your digital identity. Whether you’re posting pictures, shopping from small businesses like Vibe Bulletin, or just scrolling through memes, Facebook knows a lot about you. That’s why understanding and adjusting your account settings is crucial for protecting your privacy, improving your experience, and taking control of your time online.
Let’s walk through the top 10 Facebook settings that every user should check, update, and master—especially in 2025.
1. Privacy Checkup – Your First Line of Defense
If you haven’t done a Facebook Privacy Checkup in a while, you’re overdue. This tool guides you through key settings around who can see what you share, how people can find you, and how your data is used.
How to Access:
- Tap your profile icon > Settings & Privacy > Privacy Checkup
🔐 This should be your first step to clean up your visibility and lock down your info.
2. Who Can See Your Posts – Control Your Audience
Not every post needs to go public. Facebook gives you options: Public, Friends, Only Me, or Custom.
How to Set:
- Go to Settings & Privacy > Settings > Privacy
- Under “Your Activity,” adjust “Who can see your future posts?”
👥 Want to keep some things lowkey while still promoting your latest outfit from Vibe Bulletin? This is the setting for that.
3. Login Alerts & Two-Factor Authentication – Security First
To protect your account from hackers, enable Login Alerts and Two-Factor Authentication (2FA).
Set Up:
- Settings > Security and Login
- Turn on Get alerts about unrecognized logins
- Set up 2FA via text message or an authentication app
📲 With so many accounts connected to Facebook, securing this one is non-negotiable.
4. Limit Old Posts – Clean Your Digital History
Worried about those cringe posts from 2012? Facebook lets you bulk-limit visibility of past posts so they’re only visible to friends.
How to Use:
- Settings > Privacy
- Scroll to Limit the audience for posts you’ve shared with Public or Friends of friends
🧹 A quick way to clean your timeline without deleting every post one by one.
5. Ad Preferences – Control What You See (and Share)
Facebook tracks what you click and uses that data to show you ads. But did you know you can see exactly what info they use—and turn some of it off?
How to Access:
- Settings & Privacy > Settings > Ads
- Explore Ad Topics, Advertisers, and Your Information
📉 Say goodbye to irrelevant ads, or better yet, support businesses like Vibe Bulletin by engaging with brands you actually love.
6. Manage Face Recognition – Opt Out of Auto-Tagging
Facebook uses facial recognition to suggest tags and identify you in photos. If that’s a bit too Black Mirror for your taste, turn it off.
How to Disable:
- Settings > Face Recognition
- Select No under “Do you want Facebook to be able to recognize you in photos and videos?”
📸 Your face, your rules.
7. Off-Facebook Activity – See What They Know
Did you know Facebook tracks your activity outside of Facebook too? Yup—everything from shopping sites to apps sends data back to Facebook.
How to View/Clear:
- Settings > Off-Facebook Activity
- Manage, clear history, or turn off future tracking
🕵️♀️ Pro tip: Check this monthly to keep your data footprint under control.
8. Activity Log – Your Digital Journal
The Activity Log shows every action you’ve taken on Facebook: likes, comments, searches, and more. You can review, manage, or delete actions from here.
Where to Find:
- Go to your profile
- Tap the three dots (⋯) > Activity Log
🧠 Great for spring cleaning your digital self or finding that post you “liked” last week.
9. Customize Notifications – Cut the Noise
Do you really need a notification every time someone reacts to a comment? Probably not. Customize your alerts to reduce digital overwhelm.
How to Adjust:
- Settings > Notifications
- Toggle notifications for Comments, Tags, Reminders, Birthdays, and more
🔕 Take control of your peace and stop the notification overload.
10. Legacy Contact – Plan for the Unexpected
It’s not the cheeriest topic, but planning for what happens to your account if something happens to you is wise. Facebook allows you to assign a Legacy Contact—someone who can manage your account in case of death or incapacitation.
Set It Up:
- Settings > Memorialization Settings
- Choose a Legacy Contact and decide what they can do
❤️ Better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.
Bonus Tip: Dark Mode = Eye Comfort
A small setting with a big impact—Dark Mode saves your eyes during late-night scrolling and helps your battery last longer.
Enable Dark Mode:
- Tap the three-line menu (☰) > Settings & Privacy
- Tap Dark Mode and turn it on
🌙 It’s stylish, functional, and perfect for midnight Vibe Bulletin browsing.
Final Thoughts
Facebook is a powerhouse platform with deep control options—but you’ve got to dig a little to find the settings that really matter. Whether you’re aiming to lock down your privacy, declutter your feed, or simply get fewer ads about things you don’t care about, these Top 10 Facebook settings put the power back in your hands.
Think of your Facebook like your closet: a little regular organization keeps everything sharp, secure, and aligned with your style. Speaking of style—if your digital world is in order, why not treat yourself IRL too? Check out what’s new at Vibe Bulletin for fresh drops, lifestyle vibes, and more.
