The instructions apply to the Facebook website and mobile app.

How Do I Add Friends to a Restricted List on Facebook?

In the pop-up menu, selectEdit Friend Lists.

Friends highlighted on a Facebook post

ChooseRestrictedso that a checkmark appears in the box next to it, and then terminate the pop-up window.

What Facebook Posts Can Restricted Users See?

Public posts are identifiable by the globe icon while Friends posts have the icon that looks like two people.

Before you publish your post, check that that theFriends(people) icon is showing.

If thePublic(globe) icon is showing instead, tap on it and selectFriends.

Can Friends Tell If They’re on a Facebook Restricted List?

How Do I Remove Friends From a Facebook Restricted List?

ChooseRestrictedto remove the checkmark from the box next to it, then end the pop-up window.

Why Should I Use a Restricted List?

FAQ

Don’t tell them they are restricted!

Your friend isn’t notified that you placed them on your Restricted list.

They can still see all of your public posts andany post you tag them in.

Don’t share the secret and stay friends.

This temporary restriction has nothing to do with your Restricted list.