{"id":30,"date":"2022-08-02T06:01:46","date_gmt":"2022-08-02T06:01:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/how-to-disable-geolocation-in-facebook\/"},"modified":"2022-08-05T03:06:36","modified_gmt":"2022-08-05T03:06:36","slug":"how-to-disable-geolocation-in-facebook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/how-to-disable-geolocation-in-facebook.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Turn Off Location on Facebook Messenger"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_31 counter-hierarchy counter-disc\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/how-to-disable-geolocation-in-facebook.html\/#What_is_Geolocation\" title=\"What is Geolocation?\">What is Geolocation?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/how-to-disable-geolocation-in-facebook.html\/#Facebooks_Geolocation\" title=\"Facebook&#8217;s Geolocation\">Facebook&#8217;s Geolocation<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/how-to-disable-geolocation-in-facebook.html\/#Method_1_Disable_Facebook_Geolocation_by_Disabling_Smartphones_Geolocation\" title=\"Method 1. Disable Facebook Geolocation by Disabling Smartphone&#8217;s Geolocation\">Method 1. Disable Facebook Geolocation by Disabling Smartphone&#8217;s Geolocation<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/how-to-disable-geolocation-in-facebook.html\/#Disable_geolocation_in_Android\" title=\"Disable geolocation in Android\">Disable geolocation in Android<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/how-to-disable-geolocation-in-facebook.html\/#Turn_Off_Geolocation_in_iOS_iPhone_iPad\" title=\"Turn Off Geolocation in iOS (iPhone, iPad)\">Turn Off Geolocation in iOS (iPhone, iPad)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/how-to-disable-geolocation-in-facebook.html\/#Method_2_Set_Facebook_Mobile_Application_to_Not_Use_Geolocation\" title=\"Method 2. Set Facebook Mobile Application to Not Use Geolocation\">Method 2. Set Facebook Mobile Application to Not Use Geolocation<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/how-to-disable-geolocation-in-facebook.html\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions:\">Frequently Asked Questions:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>In an article on IP localization, a visitor recently told me about his geolocation problems on the social network Facebook. This guy has an odd problem with the geolocation of his publications, Facebook locates him in Aquitaine, Brittany, Limousin or Lorraine, while he lives in Picardy\u2026<\/p>\n<p>So I suggest him to disable geolocation of his Facebook posts to avoid these errors. Follow this tutorial to learn how to disable the location of Facebook posts.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Geolocation\"><\/span>What is Geolocation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Geolocation<\/strong> (also called <em>georeferencing<\/em>) is the use by your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) of a technology that allows you to locate your position with varying degrees of accuracy and thus determine your geographical coordinates (latitude\/longitude).<\/p>\n<p>There are different ways to geolocate you more or less precisely: geolocation by satellite, geolocation by WIFI, use of the position by GSM, geolocation by IP etc&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>The development of smartphones has led to a massive development of geolocation which is used by many applications and for multiple purposes: navigation assistance, tracking and protection of people and their property, professional management of transport etc&#8230;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Facebooks_Geolocation\"><\/span>Facebook&#8217;s Geolocation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since 2010, Facebook has been using location data in different features. For example, to find friends who are close to your location, but also to indicate your location when you post a publication on Facebook or to personalize your News Feed according to your location. Facebook also uses geolocation for its instant messenger, <em>Facebook Messenger<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have indicated your location (for example: a store, a monument, a city, a restaurant etc.), Facebook will add a location to your posts by default from its mobile application. But the interest of localizing your Facebook posts is debatable and you may not want Facebook to indicate your location on your posts or other. Here is a short tutorial that will allow you to <strong>disable geolocation on Facebook<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4429\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 521px;\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4429\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4429\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Disable_Facebook_Geolocation_by_Disabling_Smartphones_Geolocation\"><\/span>Method 1. Disable Facebook Geolocation by Disabling Smartphone&#8217;s Geolocation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For great evils, great remedies! To prevent Facebook from using your geographical coordinates sent by your smartphone\/tablet, set your device to not use geolocation.<\/p>\n<p>The procedure varies depending on the operating system of your smartphone, here we will focus on <strong>Android<\/strong> and <strong>iOS<\/strong> which are the two most used by phones.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disable_geolocation_in_Android\"><\/span>Disable geolocation in Android<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Here again, everything depends on your Android version (and sometimes the manufacturer of your mobile, some manufacturers adding a software overlay to Android). But the technique to follow is basically the same for all Android devices!<\/p>\n<p><strong>For Android version 10.0 :<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Go to your settings.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-165 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/settings-461x1024.jpg\" alt=\"turn off facebook location\" width=\"461\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/settings-461x1024.jpg?v=1667902009 461w, https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/settings-135x300.jpg?v=1667902009 135w, https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/settings-768x1707.jpg?v=1667902009 768w, https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/settings-691x1536.jpg?v=1667902009 691w, https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/settings-922x2048.jpg?v=1667902009 922w, https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/settings.jpg?v=1667902009 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 461px) 100vw, 461px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Search for <em><strong>Location<\/strong> <\/em>or <em><strong>Advanced settings<\/strong><\/em> and then <em><strong>Location data.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-167 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disable_geolocation_3-461x1024.jpg\" alt=\"turn off facebook location\" width=\"461\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disable_geolocation_3-461x1024.jpg?v=1667902008 461w, https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disable_geolocation_3-135x300.jpg?v=1667902008 135w, https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disable_geolocation_3-768x1707.jpg?v=1667902008 768w, https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disable_geolocation_3-691x1536.jpg?v=1667902008 691w, https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disable_geolocation_3-922x2048.jpg?v=1667902008 922w, https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disable_geolocation_3.jpg?v=1667902008 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 461px) 100vw, 461px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Disable <em><strong>Access my location<\/strong><\/em>, all your applications will not be able to use your location information.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-168 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disable_permission-461x1024.jpg\" alt=\"turn off facebook location\" width=\"461\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disable_permission-461x1024.jpg?v=1667902007 461w, https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disable_permission-135x300.jpg?v=1667902007 135w, https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disable_permission-768x1707.jpg?v=1667902007 768w, https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disable_permission-691x1536.jpg?v=1667902007 691w, https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disable_permission-922x2048.jpg?v=1667902007 922w, https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disable_permission.jpg?v=1667902007 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 461px) 100vw, 461px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can set the geolocation of your Facebook manager app to open only when in use.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-169 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/turn_off_location-461x1024.jpg\" alt=\"turn off facebook location\" width=\"461\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/turn_off_location-461x1024.jpg?v=1667902007 461w, https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/turn_off_location-135x300.jpg?v=1667902007 135w, https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/turn_off_location-768x1707.jpg?v=1667902007 768w, https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/turn_off_location-691x1536.jpg?v=1667902007 691w, https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/turn_off_location-922x2048.jpg?v=1667902007 922w, https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/turn_off_location.jpg?v=1667902007 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 461px) 100vw, 461px\" \/><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4430\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 400px;\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4430\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4430\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Note that on many devices there is a shortcut (often at the top, in the notification bar) that allows you to quickly activate\/deactivate the geolocation of the device.<\/p>\n<p>Since <em>Android 9.<\/em>0, it is possible to set permissions for a single application. So it is possible to remove the permission to access geolocation data from Facebook.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to your settings.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <em><strong>Applications<\/strong><\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Look for <strong>Facebook<\/strong> in your list of apps and click on it.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <em><strong>Permissions<\/strong><\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Deactivate the <em><strong>Your Location<\/strong><\/em> setting.<br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4432\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 400px;\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4432\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4432\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turn_Off_Geolocation_in_iOS_iPhone_iPad\"><\/span>Turn Off Geolocation in iOS (iPhone, iPad)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><em>Tutorial made under iOS 11.2<\/em><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Click on the <em><strong>Settings<\/strong><\/em> icon.<\/li>\n<li>In the menu on the left, click on <em><strong>Privacy<\/strong> <\/em>and then<em><strong> Location Service<\/strong><\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Here, you&#8217;ll be able to disable geolocation for all apps by changing the <em><strong>Location Service<\/strong><\/em> setting or you can just disable it for the Facebook app by clicking on <em><strong>Facebook<\/strong> <\/em>in the app list below.<\/li>\n<li>In the Facebook settings, select <em><strong>Never<\/strong> <\/em>if you don&#8217;t want the <strong>Facebook for iOS app<\/strong> to access your location data.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Set_Facebook_Mobile_Application_to_Not_Use_Geolocation\"><\/span>Method 2. Set Facebook Mobile Application to Not Use Geolocation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is also possible to directly set the Facebook Android mobile application to choose which location data you want to let it access.<\/p>\n<p>Click on the \"<strong>hamburger<\/strong>\" menu (the 3 horizontal lines) at the top right to access the Facebook app settings.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-173 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disable_facebook_Geolocation.jpg_2-461x1024.jpg\" alt=\"disable facebook location\" width=\"461\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disable_facebook_Geolocation.jpg_2-461x1024.jpg?v=1667902006 461w, https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disable_facebook_Geolocation.jpg_2-135x300.jpg?v=1667902006 135w, https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disable_facebook_Geolocation.jpg_2.jpg?v=1667902006 506w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 461px) 100vw, 461px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scroll down a bit in the settings and select <em><strong>Account Settings<\/strong><\/em> in the <em>Help and Settings<\/em> section<\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-174 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disable_facebook_Geolocation_3-461x1024.jpg\" alt=\"turn off facebook location\" width=\"461\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disable_facebook_Geolocation_3-461x1024.jpg?v=1667902005 461w, https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disable_facebook_Geolocation_3-135x300.jpg?v=1667902005 135w, https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disable_facebook_Geolocation_3.jpg?v=1667902005 506w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 461px) 100vw, 461px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Then click on <em><strong>Manage Your Location Settings <\/strong><\/em>to access the geolocation permissions.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-175 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disable_facebook_Geolocation_4-461x1024.jpg\" alt=\"turn off facebook location\" width=\"461\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disable_facebook_Geolocation_4-461x1024.jpg?v=1667902004 461w, https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disable_facebook_Geolocation_4-135x300.jpg?v=1667902004 135w, https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disable_facebook_Geolocation_4-768x1707.jpg?v=1667902004 768w, https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disable_facebook_Geolocation_4-691x1536.jpg?v=1667902004 691w, https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disable_facebook_Geolocation_4-922x2048.jpg?v=1667902004 922w, https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disable_facebook_Geolocation_4.jpg?v=1667902004 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 461px) 100vw, 461px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here you will be able to set different features using geolocation: find your <strong>friends nearby<\/strong>, <strong>useful info<\/strong> which allows you to receive information about nearby places. disable your <strong>location history<\/strong> and even access Android&#8217;s geolocation settings directly via the <strong>Location Services<\/strong> menu link. It&#8217;s up to you to choose which location settings you want to keep!<\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-176 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disable_facebook_Geolocation_5-461x1024.jpg\" alt=\"turn off facebook location\" width=\"461\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disable_facebook_Geolocation_5-461x1024.jpg?v=1667902004 461w, https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disable_facebook_Geolocation_5-135x300.jpg?v=1667902004 135w, https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disable_facebook_Geolocation_5-768x1707.jpg?v=1667902004 768w, https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disable_facebook_Geolocation_5-691x1536.jpg?v=1667902004 691w, https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disable_facebook_Geolocation_5-922x2048.jpg?v=1667902004 922w, https:\/\/www.sysgeeker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disable_facebook_Geolocation_5.jpg?v=1667902004 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 461px) 100vw, 461px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re tired of Facebook and the use of your data, you can also deactivate or close your Facebook account.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><span id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"faqs_box\">\n<h4 class=\"faq_title\">Q1. Does Facebook Messenger show my location?<\/h4>\n<p>Facebook Messenger does not show your location. Facebook does track your location if you have Facebook turned on in the Facebook app, but it does not show your location to Facebook Messenger.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faqs_box\">\n<h4 class=\"faq_title\">Q2. How to turn off location on facebook marketplace?<\/h4>\n<p>If you would like to disable location services on Facebook Marketplace, please follow these steps:<br \/>\n1. Open your Facebook Settings.<br \/>\n2. Click on Privacy and Security.<br \/>\n3. Under \"<strong>Location Services,<\/strong>\" uncheck the box next to \"<strong>Use Location Services.<\/strong>\"<br \/>\n4. Click on the \"<strong>Save Changes<\/strong>\" button at the bottom of the window.<br \/>\n5. Restart your Facebook app if it is not already closed.<br \/>\n6. Open Facebook Marketplace and continue to sell as you normally would.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faqs_box\">\n<h4 class=\"faq_title\">Q3. how to change location of facebook dating?<\/h4>\n<p>There are a few ways to change your Facebook dating location.<\/p>\n<p>1. Log into your Facebook account.<br \/>\n2. Click on the \u201cSettings\u201d link in the top left corner of the Facebook home page.<br \/>\n3. Under \u201cGeneral,\u201d click on the \u201cLocation\u201d tab.<br \/>\n4. Select the country or region you would like to use as your Facebook dating location.<br \/>\n5. Click on the \u201cUpdate Location\u201d button.<br \/>\n6. If you are using a mobile device, you may need to enter your location manually.<br \/>\n7. If you are using a computer, your Facebook dating location will be updated automatically.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions or problems updating your Facebook dating location, please contact Facebook support.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faqs_box\">\n<h4 class=\"faq_title\">Q4. how to turn off location on facebook on computer?<\/h4>\n<p>If you want to disable Facebook&#8217;s location tracking on your computer, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1. Open Facebook on your computer.<\/li>\n<li>2. Click on the three lines in the top left corner of the main screen.<\/li>\n<li>3. Click on Settings.<\/li>\n<li>4. Under General, click on Location.<\/li>\n<li>5. Uncheck the box next to Use location services.<\/li>\n<li>6. Click on Save changes.<\/li>\n<li>7. Close Facebook.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Now, Facebook will not track your location when you&#8217;re using the website, but it will still track your location when you&#8217;re using the Facebook app on your phone. If you want to completely disable Facebook&#8217;s location tracking, you&#8217;ll need to delete your Facebook account.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faqs_box\">\n<h4 class=\"faq_title\">Q5. how to turn off location on facebook business page<\/h4>\n<p>1. Log into your Facebook business page.<br \/>\n2. Click on the gear icon in the top right corner of the page.<br \/>\n3. Under \"<strong>Settings,<\/strong>\" click on \"<strong>Privacy.<\/strong>\"<br \/>\n4. Under \"<strong>Location Services,<\/strong>\" click on the \"<strong>OFF<\/strong>\" button next to \"<strong>Location.<\/strong>\"<br \/>\n5. Click on the \"<strong>Save Changes<\/strong>\" button.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faqs_box\">\n<h4 class=\"faq_title\">Q6. How do I hide my current location on Facebook?<\/h4>\n<p>There are a few ways to hide your current location on Facebook.<\/p>\n<p>1. Open Facebook and click on the three lines in the top left corner of the main screen.<br \/>\n2. Select Settings from the menu that appears.<br \/>\n3. On the General Settings page, click on the Location tab.<br \/>\n4. Under the Location heading, select the Hide My Location check box.<br \/>\n5. Click on the Save Changes button.<\/p>\n<p>Now, when you log in to Facebook, your current location will be hidden. If you want to reveal your current location again, simply click on the Location tab and uncheck the Hide My Location check box.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faqs_box\">\n<h4 class=\"faq_title\">Q7. How can I find someones location without them knowing?<\/h4>\n<p>There are a few ways to find someone&#8217;s location without them knowing. One way is to use their phone&#8217;s GPS. The second way is to use their Wi-Fi connection information. Another way is to use their cellular data connection information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faqs_box\">\n<h4 class=\"faq_title\">Q8. Can you tell if someone is checking your Messenger?<\/h4>\n<p>There are a few ways to tell if someone is checking your Messenger. The most obvious way is if they are typing in your chat box. If they are not typing, they may be looking at your chat box. Another way to tell is if they are hovering over your chat box. If they are hovering over your chat box, they are probably looking at your messages.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faqs_box\">\n<h4 class=\"faq_title\">Q9. Can someone track your phone if your location is off?<\/h4>\n<p>There are a few ways to track a phone if its location is off. One way is to use a tracking app on the phone. Another way is to use a tracking device. A tracking app will allow the person tracking the phone to see the phone&#8217;s location, while a tracking device will send a signal to a tracking app that will then show the phone&#8217;s location.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Does Facebook Messenger show my location?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Facebook Messenger does not show your location. Facebook does track your location if you have Facebook turned on in the Facebook app, but it does not show your location to Facebook Messenger.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"how to turn off location on facebook marketplace?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"If you would like to disable location services on Facebook Marketplace, please follow these steps: \\n1. Open your Facebook Settings. \\n2. Click on Privacy and Security. \\n3. 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