Adding or editing the address on your Facebook page is a simple process that can be done in just a few steps from your profile settings. With an up-to-date address, you can ensure that your profile accurately represents where you live and make it easy for friends and family to find and contact you.
Why Would I Want to Add or Edit My Address on Facebook?
Here are some of the main reasons you may want to add or edit your address on Facebook:
- To keep your profile information current. If you’ve recently moved, updating your address will reflect your new location.
- To specify an address if you previously didn’t have one. Adding your address provides more details about where you live.
- To correct an incorrect address. If your address is inaccurate or typed incorrectly, you can edit it to display the right information.
- To customize your address. You can add details like an apartment number instead of just a street address.
- To control visibility. You decide who can see your address if you add or edit it.
- To reconnect with nearby friends. If your address is public, nearby friends can more easily find and get in touch with you.
Having your current, real address on your profile has several benefits for connecting with friends and representing your location accurately. Editing it gives you control to customize and correct any errors.
How to Add Your Address on Facebook
If you don’t already have an address added, here are the steps to add one from your profile:
- Click on the down arrow in the top right corner of Facebook.
- From the drop-down menu, choose “Settings & Privacy.”
- Go to the “Contact Info” tab on the left side of the page.
- Click on the “Add” button next to Hometown.
- Start typing your street address in the box labeled Street Address.
- Add your city, state/region, and zip code in the appropriate boxes.
- Click “Save Changes” to add the address to your profile.
Once you have input your full address and saved changes, it will now display on your public profile for others to see (depending on your privacy settings).
How to Edit an Existing Address
If you already have an address on Facebook but need to modify or correct it, use these steps:
- Click the down arrow in the top right of Facebook.
- Choose “Settings & Privacy” from the menu.
- Click “Contact Info” in the left sidebar.
- Find the Hometown section and click the “Edit” button next to your address.
- Make any changes needed to your street address, city, state/region, or zip code.
- Hit “Save Changes” for your edits to apply.
Once you save your edits, your updated address will display on your profile. Use this option any time you need to modify, add details or correct your existing address.
How Do I Choose Who Can See My Address on Facebook?
When adding or editing your address, you also have control over your privacy settings. You can choose who is able to view your address on your profile:
- Public: Anyone on or off Facebook can see your address.
- Friends: Only your accepted friends list can view your address.
- Only Me: Your address is completely private and not visible to anyone else.
To edit the privacy settings for who can see your address:
- Click the down arrow and go to “Settings & Privacy.”
- Select “Privacy Shortcuts” in the left menu.
- Click “See more settings” under Contact Info.
- Choose your desired privacy setting for your address.
- Click “Confirm” to save the visibility change.
You can customize these settings at any time based on your comfort level for who can see your location details. Friends or Public are recommended if you want to enable discovery.
Can I Choose a Map Location Instead of My Address?
Yes, you have the option to display a map pin showing your approximate location instead of an address. Here’s how:
- Go to your profile Settings and choose “Contact Info.”
- Select “Edit” next to Hometown.
- Click the “Use My Current Location” option.
- Zoom in and move the map pin to your desired location.
- Hit “Save Changes” when finished.
This will display a map marker indicating your general vicinity rather than a specific address. Use this if you prefer not to reveal your exact street location.
How Can I Get Alerts When Friends Are Nearby?
Facebook’s Nearby Friends feature allows you to get notifications when your friends are geographically close based on profile locations. To enable it:
- Go to “Settings & Privacy” then “Location.”
- Turn on location access for Facebook if prompted.
- Toggle Nearby Friends to the “on” position.
- Under “Who can see your location,” choose if you want everyone, friends or a custom list.
Once activated, the Nearby Friends dashboard lets you browse friends currently close to you. You can also receive push notifications when selected friends enter your vicinity.
Are There Other Ways to Share My Location on Facebook?
In addition to adding your address or map marker to your profile, there are a couple other ways to share location details:
- Check-ins: Check-in to specific businesses and locations from the Facebook app to show where you are.
- Location tagging: Tag a location in posts and photos to link that content to a particular place.
- Live Location sharing: During a Messenger call, temporarily share real-time location that updates as you move.
Use these features along with your profile address to control how and when you let others see where you are.
Can I Opt Out of Location Sharing Entirely?
If you don’t want any address or location capabilities on your Facebook account, you can disable them:
- Go to “Settings & Privacy”>”Location.”
- Turn off location services for Facebook.
- Remove any previously added hometown address info.
- Turn off Nearby Friends notifications.
This will remove all location details, place tags and check-ins from your profile and prevent that geo data from being accessible. However, you will lose out on location-based features.
Conclusion
Adding your address provides Facebook with key details about where you live so you can better connect with local friends. Editing it makes sure your profile has your most accurate, up-to-date location information. You have full control over your address visibility and location sharing preferences. Use Facebook’s robust privacy and security settings to find the right balance for you.