Facebook Guide for Seniors
Learn how to connect, share, and stay safe on Facebook with easy-to-follow steps.
1. Setting Up Your Account
- Create your profile: add a photo, cover image, and brief bio.
- Navigate the home page: News Feed, profile, menu, and notifications.
2. Connecting & Sharing
- Post status updates, photos, and check-ins.
- Tag friends, add feelings or activities, and use location options.
- Use the Share button to repost interesting content.
3. Discovering Groups & Communities
- Search for groups by interests, hobbies, or local community.
- Join groups to share experiences, ask questions, and make new friends.
- Adjust group notifications so you see only important updates.
4. Following Pages & Interests
- Follow pages for news organizations, hobbies, and local businesses.
- Like and follow to get updates in your News Feed.
- Use Pages Feed to browse posts from pages only.
5. Events & Marketplace
- Events: Create, RSVP, and manage upcoming gatherings.
- Marketplace: Browse, buy, and sell items locally.
- Use filters and saved searches for quick access to items or events.
6. Privacy & Security
- Adjust privacy settings: control who sees your posts and profile info.
- Enable two-factor authentication in Settings & Privacy > Security > Two-Factor Authentication.
- Recognize scam messages and suspicious links; report and block if needed.
7. Using Facebook Messenger
- Open Messenger via the icon or standalone app.
- Send text, voice messages, photos, stickers, and video calls.
- Create group chats and customize notifications.