Why will you want to know how to view or edit your restricted list? Imagine this, if someone asks you why you aren’t active on Facebook, and the comment surprises you? Because you know that you do share your updates frequently on Facebook. But why isn’t the person able to see your updates, then? And, like the bullet train, the thought hits your brain that you might have added them to the restricted list!
How will you confirm if you have added them to the hidden list? Hence here’s how to view or edit your restricted list.
How To Restrict Someone On Facebook?
Before you start finding the restricted list on your Facebook app, you should know that you can only view or edit the restricted list on your desktop. Even if you try using Facebook on your phone browser, that is impossible. Hence, if you want to remove someone from the list or view the list, you need to log in to Facebook on your desktop. Follow these steps to do so:
1. Open the browser of your choice on your desktop and enter “www.facebook.com.”
2. Log in to your account using your email address or phone number and password.
3. Once you log in on Facebook, click on “Friends” on the left of the menu bar.
4. Select “Custom list.”
5. Click on “Restricted.”
6. On the same page where you can view the list, click on “Add/Remove.”
7. You will see your friend list. You can either search for your friend by entering the name in the search bar. Or you can scroll down and tick beside the person’s name.
Note: You cannot find, view, or edit your restricted list on the Facebook app. You need to use the desktop version to add or remove friends from restricted list on FB
How To View Your Restricted List On Facebook?
If you do not remember the list of people you have added to your restricted list, you can view it. You cannot view the restricted friends on your FB app. Therefore, you need to sign in to your Facebook account on your desktop. Once you sign in, here’s how you can see the restricted list:
- Click on the Friends option on the left side menu.
- Go to the restricted option.
You will find the restricted list on Facebook!
How To Remove Friends From Restricted List On Facebook?
1. Open the browser of your choice on your desktop and enter “www.facebook.com.”
2. Log in to your account using your email address or phone number and password.
3. Once you log in on Facebook, click on “Friends” on the left of the menu bar.
4. Select “Custom list.”
5. Click on “Restricted.”
6. You can now view the list of people you have added to the list. If you want to remove some people from the list, click on the cancel icon.
What happens when you take someone off the Restricted list on FB?
When you take someone off the restricted list they will be able to view your posts and updates.
Can restricted friends see my story on Facebook?
No, if you have added some of your friends to the restricted list, those friends will be unable to see your story on Facebook, including all the other posts you upload.
Can a restricted friend message me?
Anyone on Facebook can message you regardless of your privacy and other settings. Only if you have blocked the person will they be unable to send your messages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How do I unrestrict a Facebook account?
- Open Facebook on your browser.
- Click “friends” on the left menu.
- Go to “custom list.”
- Click “restricted.”
You’ll see the list of people you have added to the restricted list.
Q2. Can someone tell if you put them on restricted list on Facebook?
Facebook does not notify anyone if you add them to the restricted list. You can still chat will them on messenger. Also, you can like and comment on your post. Only they won’t be able to see your posts on their feed.
Q3. What happens when you put a friend on restricted list?
You still remain friends on Facebook. Only they will see your posts if you make them public. Otherwise, if you’re posting something to your friends, it won’t be visible to them. Otherwise, you can chat with them, see their posts and tag them in your posts.
Q4. How can you tell if someone has restricted you?
If you think someone has restricted you on Facebook, you need to comment on their post. Ask one of your mutual to check if your comment is visible to them. If your comment isn’t visible to your mutual friend, that means you are restricted on FB. Also, if you can’t see their Facebook stories but is visible to your other mutual friends, then you must be restricted.
Q5. Can restricted accounts see your story on Facebook?
If you have restricted an account on Facebook, they won’t be able to see your story.
Now that you know how to view or edit your restricted list, you can keep updating and revising the list as and when you want. Don’t let people think that you have disappeared, only because you have added them to the restrict list!
Finally, you’ll see the list of friends that you have added to the restricted list. You can add or remove your friends from the restricted list whenever you wish! Do you want to block someone on Facebook because you’re tired of replying to their messages? Here’s how you block someone on messenger.