For many, Facebook is a way to connect and share with loved ones. But when it comes to birthdays, not everyone wants a public announcement. Whether you prefer a low-key celebration or have concerns about privacy, here’s how to discreetly manage your birthday on Facebook:
Hiding Your Birthday
this is the best way to stop facebook from publicizing your birthday
- Increased privacy: Only you will see your birthday information, preventing it from being accessible to the general public or unwanted visitors.
- Reduced unwanted attention: You avoid potential pressure to receive birthday messages or celebrate publicly if you prefer not to.
- Avoids spreading incorrect information: If you entered a wrong birthday on Facebook, hiding it stops the spread of inaccurate data
- facebook will not send anyone a message to notify them that its your birthday.
below is a guide on how you can hide your birthday, depending on the gadget you are using
- Desktop:
- Click your profile picture, then “About.”
- Under “Contact and Basic Info,” click “Edit” next to “Birthday.”
- Choose “Only me” for both “Date of birth” and “Year of birth.”
- Click “Save Changes.”
- Mobile App:
- Tap your profile picture, then “Edit Profile.”
- Scroll down to “About You” and tap “See your About information.”
- Under “Basic Info,” tap “Edit” next to “Birthday.”
- Select “Only me” for both “Date of birth” and “Year of birth.”
- Tap the checkmark or “Save” (depending on your device).
Additional Privacy Options for facebook birthday notification
- Turn off birthday notifications:
- Desktop: Under “About,” find “Notifications” and click “See All.”
- Scroll down to “Birthdays” and uncheck “Allow notifications on Facebook.”
- Mobile App: Tap “Settings & Privacy,” then “Settings.”
- Scroll down to “Notifications” and tap “Birthdays.”
- Toggle off “Show notifications for friends’ birthdays.”
- Adjust who can see your birthday:
- Desktop: Follow the steps above in “Hiding Your Birthday” and choose a desired audience (e.g., Friends, Close Friends) instead of “Only me.”
- Mobile App: Edit your birthday as in “Hiding Your Birthday,” then use the drop-down menu to choose the audience.
Why Hide Your Birthday:
- Privacy concerns: Sharing your birthday publicly makes it accessible to anyone on Facebook, including strangers. You might prefer to share it only with those you know and trust.
- Unwanted attention: Some people dislike the pressure to receive birthday messages or celebrate publicly.
- Incorrect information: If you entered a wrong birthday on Facebook, hiding it prevents the spread of inaccurate information.
By taking these steps, you can control who sees your birthday information on Facebook and celebrate on your own terms. Remember, it’s your special day, so celebrate it the way you want.