To hide your online status on Facebook so that others don’t see if you’re connected, follow these steps:

On the Facebook App

Tap on the Menu Icon To tap on the menu icon in the Facebook app.Open the Facebook app on your device.Look for the menu icon, which is usually represented by three horizontal lines (also known as the “hamburger” icon) located either in the bottom right corner or the top right corner of the screen, depending on your device and app version.Tap on the menu icon.

Open the Facebook App.

• I can’t directly open apps on your device, but I can guide you on how to do it:
• Locate the Facebook app on your device’s home screen or app drawer.
• Tap the Facebook app icon to open it.

If you have any specific questions or need help with something on Facebook, feel free to ask!

Scroll Down and Tap on Settings & Privacy Once you’ve tapped on the menu icon in the Facebook app, follow these steps:Scroll down through the menu options.Tap on Settings & Privacy.

This will expand more options for you to access. If you need help with a specific setting or privacy option, let me know!

• Tap on Settings: After tapping on Settings & Privacy, follow these steps.This will take you to the Settings menu where you can manage various aspects of your Facebook account. If you need assistance with a specific setting, feel free to ask!

Scroll Down to Privacy and tap on Active Status. After accessing the Settings menu, follow these steps:

• Scroll down to the Privacy section.
• Tap on Active Status.
• This will take you to the settings where you can manage your active status visibility on Facebook. If you need further instructions or have any questions, let me know!

On the Facebook Website

Log in to Facebook on your web browser. Once you’re in the Active Status settings, follow these steps:Toggle off the Show When You’re Active option.This will turn off your active status, so your friends won’t see when you’re active on Facebook. If you need further assistance, feel free to ask!

Click on the Messenger Icon:

• • Navigate back to the main screen of the Facebook app.
  • Locate and tap on the Messenger icon, usually represented by a lightning bolt inside a speech bubble, typically found at the top right corner of the screen.
  • This will open Facebook Messenger. If you need any specific help within Messenger, just let me know!

Click on Turn Off Active Status:

Open the Messenger app by tapping the Messenger icon in the Facebook app or directly from your home screen.

• • Tap on your profile picture in the top left corner to open the settings menu.
  • Scroll down and tap on Active Status.
  • Toggle off the Show when you’re active option.
  • This will disable your active status in Messenger. If you need further assistance, feel free to ask

Select the Option you prefer:

• • After toggling off the Show when you’re active option, you may see a prompt asking you to confirm your choice. Follow these steps:
  • A confirmation dialog will appear with options such as “Turn Off” or “Cancel.”
  • Select the Turn Off option to confirm and disable your active status.
  • This will finalize the process of turning off your active status in Messenger. If you have any other questions or need further help, let me know!

Turn off active status for all contacts:

• • To turn off active status for all contacts in Facebook Messenger:
  • Open the Messenger app.
  • Tap on your profile picture in the top left corner to open the settings menu.
  • Scroll down and tap on Active Status.
  • Toggle off the Show when you’re active option.
  • You should then see options such as:

Turn off active status for all contacts

• • Turn off active status for all contacts except…

Turn off active status for only some contacts…

• • Select Turn off active status for all contacts.
  • Confirm by tapping Turn Off.
  • This will ensure your active status is hidden from all your contacts. If you need any more assistance, feel free to ask!

Turn off active status for all contacts except:

• • Open the Messenger app.
  • Tap on your profile picture in the top left corner to open the settings menu.
  • Scroll down and tap on Active Status.
  • Toggle off the Show when you’re active option.
  • You will then see options such as:

Turn off active status for all contacts

• • Turn off active status for all contacts except…

Turn off active status for only some contacts…

• • Select Turn off active status for all contacts except…
  • Enter the names of the contacts for whom you want to remain visible as active.
  • Confirm by tapping Turn Off.
  • This will hide your active status from all your contacts except the ones you specified. If you need further assistance, let me know!

Turn off active status for only some contacts:

• • To turn off your active status for only some contacts in Facebook Messenger:
  • Open the Messenger app.
  • Tap on your profile picture in the top left corner to open the settings menu.
  • Scroll down and tap on Active Status.
  • Toggle off the Show when you’re active option.
  • You will then see options such as:

Turn off active status for all contacts

• • Turn off active status for all contacts except…

Turn off active status for only some contacts…

• • Select Turn off active status for only some contacts…
  • Enter the names of the contacts you want to hide your active status from.
  • Confirm by tapping Turn Off.

On the Messenger App

To turn off your active status for specific contacts directly in the Messenger app, follow these steps:

Open the Messenger app on your device:

• • Tap on your profile picture in the top left corner to open the settings menu.
  • Scroll down and tap on Active Status.
  • Toggle off the Show when you’re active option.
  • You will see the following options:

Turn off active status for all contacts:

• • Open the Messenger app on your device.
  • Tap on your profile picture in the top left corner to open the settings menu.
  • Scroll down and tap on Active Status.
  • Toggle off the Show when you’re active option.

Select Turn off active status for all contacts.

• • Confirm by tapping Turn Off.
  • This will turn off your active status, making you appear offline to all your contacts. If you need further assistance, feel free to ask!

Turn off active status for all contacts except:

• • turn off your active status for all contacts except specific ones in the Messenger app, follow these steps:
  • Open the Messenger App: Tap on the Messenger icon on your device.
  • Access Settings: Tap on your profile picture in the top left corner to open the settings menu.
  • Open Active Status Settings: Scroll down and tap on Active Status.
  • Turn Off Active Status: Toggle off the Show when you’re active

option.

Choose Exception Option: Select Turn off active status for all contacts except….

• • Specify Contacts: A list or search bar will appear where you can enter the names of the contacts you want to exclude from the status hiding.
  • Confirm Changes: Tap Save or OK to confirm your choice.

This setting will ensure your active status is hidden from all contacts except the ones you’ve specified. If you need more help, just let me know!

Turn off active status for only some contacts:

• • To turn off your active status for only some contacts in the Messenger app, follow these steps:
  • Open the Messenger App: Tap the Messenger icon on your device.
  • Access Settings: Tap on your profile picture in the top left corner to open the settings menu.
  • Open Active Status Settings: Scroll down and tap on Active Status.
  • Turn Off Active Status: Toggle off the Show when you’re active

option.

Select Specific Contacts: Tap Turn off active status for only some contacts….

• • Choose Contacts: Enter or select the names of the contacts you want to hide your active status from.
  • Confirm: Tap Save or OK to apply the changes.
  • This will hide your active status from the selected contacts only. If you have more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!

Select Turn off active status for only some contacts…

• • Enter the names of the contacts you want to hide your active status from.
  • Confirm by tapping Turn Off.
  • Click OK to confirm your selection.

To maintain privacy on Facebook and prevent others from seeing if you’re connected, adjust your settings effectively. Turn off your Active Status in Facebook’s settings to hide when you’re online. This ensures that your activity isn’t visible to others.

Additionally, review and customize your privacy settings for posts and interactions to further control who sees your information. Logging out or using incognito modes when browsing can provide temporary privacy. By implementing these measures, you can keep your online presence discreet

and limit visibility to only those you choose to share with. This approach ensures better control over your digital footprint.