How to Turn On & Off Profile Picture Guard on Facebook (PC & Mobile)

Facebook was created by Mark Zuckerberg back in 2004, it created lots of buzz during that time and everyone started to create their own Facebook account. However, Facebook may have billions of users but not are real people. A lot of Facebook profiles are fake; some are used to disturb people while others are used to impersonate and cheat identities. People who create fake accounts will also download images from real accounts. So, in this feature, you will learn how to turn on and off the Profile Picture Guard on Facebook on Mobile.

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What is Facebook Profile Picture Guard?

Profile Picture Guard prevents people from downloading or saving your DP and it also prevents other people from tagging you. Most spammers seek to create a replica of your Facebook profile to make a negative impression in your circle of friends. In most cases, it has been found that the spammer is using the same profile picture from the original Facebook account.

Furthermore, to protect your profile picture, you can now turn it on, on your Facebook account in order to keep your DP safe. However, here is the main usage of this handy feature:

1. No one is allowed to save or download your Facebook profile picture.
2. Those who aren’t friends with you can’t tag your profile picture.
3. According to Facebook, a blue border with a guard icon will be added to your profile image which determines that others will respect your profile image.

How to Turn On Profile Picture Guard on Mobile (Android)

Well, I searched a lot to find this option on the iPhone but I couldn’t find it. However, this option is available on Android devices.

Step 1. Open the Facebook app then log in if needed.

Step 2. Tap on your profile picture on the left-hand side.

Step 3. Again tap on your DP then select Turn On Profile Picture Guard.

Step 4. Tap NEXT then tap SAVE to complete the process.

Turn On Profile Picture Guard on Mobile (Android)

After that, the profile picture guard will be enabled on your Facebook app on Android devices.

How to Turn Off Picture Guard on Mobile ( Android)

Step 1. Open the Facebook app then log in if needed.

Step 2. Tap on your profile picture on the left-hand side.

Step 3. Again tap on your DP then select Turn Off Profile Picture Guard.

Step 4. Tap YES.

Turn Off Picture Guard on Mobile ( Android)

Conclusion

That’s it. This is how you can turn on and off profile picture guard on the Facebook app (Android). However, I couldn’t find this option on the iPhone. If you care about your profile picture then use this handy option on your mobile.