April 5, 2025
How to Use Facebook: The Definitive Guide (2025)
How to Use Facebook: The Definitive Guide
How to Use Facebook: The Definitive Guide (2025)
Learn how to sign up, set privacy, personalize your profile, and use all major Facebook features step-by-step.
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Core setup steps
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Key concepts
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Discovery features
Quick Facebook Setup
Create account → Set privacy → Add profile photo → Find friends → Post updates → Use Messenger → Explore Groups/Events/Marketplace.
Facebook Setup Checklist
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1. Sign Up | facebook.com → email/phone → password |
| 2. Privacy | Settings → Privacy → Friends only |
| 3. Profile | Add photo, cover, bio, work info |
| 4. Friends | Search → Send requests → Import contacts |
| 5. Post | “What’s on your mind?” → Share text/photos |
| 6. Messenger | Chat 1:1, groups, calls |
| 7. Discover | Groups, Events, Marketplace, Watch |
Facebook Core Concepts
- News Feed: Algorithmic stream of friends/pages content
- Timeline: Your personal post history
- Friends: Mutual connections (vs one-way Followers)
- Pages: Brands/creators (Like/Follow)
- Groups: Communities by interest/location
Facebook Setup Steps
- Sign Up: Go to facebook.com → Enter name/email/password → Confirm
- Privacy: Menu → Settings → Privacy → Set to “Friends” → Limit past posts
- Profile: Add profile/cover photo → About tab → Work/Education/Location
- Friends: Search bar → Find people → Send requests → Import contacts
- Post: “What’s on your mind?” → Text/Photos/Location → Choose audience
Pro Tip:
Start with “Friends Only” privacy, then adjust specific posts. Use News Feed Preferences to prioritize important friends/pages.
Master Your News Feed
- See First: Pin important friends/pages to top
- Unfollow: Mute noisy accounts (stay friends)
- Reactions: Like ❤️ Haha 😢 Love beyond thumbs-up
- Preferences: Menu → News Feed → Reconnect/Unfollow/Hide