On Facebook, open Profile & Tagging settings to switch on Timeline Review and approve tagged posts before they land on your profile.
Want control over what friends tag you in before it shows on your profile? That switch lives in Facebook’s Profile & Tagging settings. Turn it on once, and every tag waits for your approval. Below you’ll find quick paths for phone and desktop, with plain steps, smart tips, and fixes when the menu seems hidden.
Find Timeline Review On Facebook — Quick Paths
You can reach the setting from a few spots. Pick the route that matches your device. The wording inside the app can shift a little, but the destination stays the same: the Profile & Tagging section that controls review for posts you’re tagged in.
| Device | Fast Path | What You’ll See |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone | ☰ Menu > Settings & privacy > Settings > Profile & Tagging | “Review posts you’re tagged in…” toggle |
| Android | ☰ Menu > Settings & privacy > Settings > Profile & Tagging | Same toggle and tag controls |
| Desktop | Your profile > ⋯ (More) > Settings & privacy > Settings > Profile & Tagging | Toggle plus “Review tags people add” option |
Turn It On In Seconds (Mobile App)
Open The Right Screen
Launch the Facebook app. Tap the Menu icon. Tap Settings & privacy, then Settings. Scroll to Audience and visibility, then tap Profile & Tagging.
Enable The Review Switch
Find the line that says Review posts you’re tagged in before the post appears on your profile? Tap Edit or use the toggle. Turn it on. From now on, anything that tags you waits in a queue until you approve or hide it.
Also Control Tagging Of Your Own Content
In the same screen you’ll see Review tags people add to your posts before the tags appear on Facebook? Turn this on if you want extra control over names friends add to your photos or posts.
Do It On A Computer (Web)
Go Through Settings
Open facebook.com and sign in. Click your profile picture, choose Settings & privacy, then Settings. In the left column, pick Profile & Tagging. Set the same two review controls there.
Use Your Activity Log
Another route: go to your profile, click the ⋯ button, and select Activity log. This is the hub for approvals, removals, and past actions. You can open the Pending posts or Tags sections to approve or hide items one by one.
What Timeline Review Actually Does
Turning the control on doesn’t stop someone from tagging you. It only stops the tagged post from showing on your profile until you approve it. The original post still exists on the author’s profile and in feeds based on their audience setting. Your review affects your profile and how your name links on your copy of the post.
Where Pending Items Live
When someone tags you, the item appears in the review queue. You’ll get a notification. You can open the notification, the Activity log, or the Profile & Tagging screen to act on it.
Approve, Hide, Or Remove A Tag
Open the pending item. Choose Add to profile to approve. Choose Hide from profile to keep it off your timeline. If you want your name removed entirely, select Remove tag. You can also change visibility on your own copy with the audience selector.
When The Menu Looks Different
Facebook ships design updates often, and the order of settings can shuffle. If the exact labels above aren’t on your screen, search inside Settings for “Profile and Tagging” or “Review posts you’re tagged in.” The search bar inside Settings jumps straight to the right panel.
Alternative Routes That Work
- Tap your profile > ⋯ > Activity log > Profile and tagging shortcuts.
- Open any tag notification and tap the Review button to land on the queue.
- From a tagged post, tap the ••• menu and choose Review options or Change profile visibility.
Privacy Tips That Pair Well With Review
Limit Who Can Post On Your Profile
In Profile & Tagging, set Who can post on your profile? to Friends or Only me. Review handles tags; this control governs direct posts to your profile.
Choose Who Can See Tagged Posts On Your Profile
Use Who can see posts you’re tagged in on your profile? Pick Only me for a tight filter, or pick Friends if you want a lighter touch.
Audit Past Activity
Open the Activity log to scan older photos and posts. You can remove tags from old items, change audiences, or archive content. It’s a handy one-stop panel when you want to clean up fast.
Step-By-Step: iPhone And iPad
- Open the Facebook app and sign in.
- Tap ☰ Menu > Settings & privacy > Settings.
- Under Audience and visibility, tap Profile & Tagging.
- Turn on Review posts you’re tagged in….
- Turn on Review tags people add… if you want that too.
- Approve pending items from your notifications or the Activity log.
Step-By-Step: Android Phones
- Open the Facebook app.
- Tap ☰ Menu > Settings & privacy > Settings.
- Tap Profile & Tagging.
- Switch on the review controls.
- Use the Activity log to manage the queue.
Step-By-Step: Desktop Web
- Go to facebook.com and sign in.
- Click your profile picture > Settings & privacy > Settings.
- Select Profile & Tagging on the left.
- Turn on both review switches.
- Visit your Activity log to approve items.
Pro Moves That Save Time
Use Search Inside Settings
In Settings, use the search bar and type “tagging.” It jumps straight to the right panel. That’s handy when menus shift after an update.
Filter Your Activity Log
Inside the log, use filters like Connections, Groups, or Photos and videos. This narrows the list so you can approve or remove items faster.
Check Your Profile With “View As”
Open your profile, tap ⋯, and pick View As. This shows what a non-friend sees. If a tagged post appears that you don’t like, open it and hide it from your profile or remove the tag.
Troubleshooting When Things Don’t Match
No Notification Arrived
Open the Activity log and check the pending section. If it’s empty, the tag may have been removed or the author changed the audience. Also check your notification settings under Settings & privacy > Settings > Notifications > Tags.
“Review Posts You’re Tagged In” Is Missing
Switch accounts if you manage a Page. The control is tied to personal profiles. If you use Facebook Lite or a very old app build, install the current app and sign in again.
Can’t Approve From A Notification
Open the post, tap the ••• menu, and choose Change profile visibility or Review options. If the post was deleted or the audience was changed to Only me, the item leaves the queue automatically.
Tags From Groups, Events, And Pages
Group or Page posts can tag you, and they follow the same review rules on your profile. Your approval doesn’t change anything inside the group or on the Page; it only affects your profile view. If a tag is spam, remove the tag and report the post.
Profile Vs. Page: What’s Different
Personal profiles have Timeline Review and the Profile & Tagging panel. Facebook Pages run with a different set of tools, so you won’t see the same switches while using a Page. Switch back to your personal profile to find the review controls.
Speed Up Approvals With Smart Habits
- Batch approvals in the Activity log each week.
- Enable tag notifications.
- Use “View As” after big photo uploads.
Real-World Use Cases
Friends upload event photos and tag everyone. With review on, you can keep group shots off your profile while still leaving them on the friend’s post. Creators who get tagged by fans can keep their profile tidy by only approving items that fit their brand. Parents can keep school photos off a public profile while letting relatives see them in the original post.
Safety And Spam Notes
If random accounts tag you in sales pitches or shocking images, don’t engage in comments. Remove the tag, hide the post from your profile, and report the item. You can also block repeat offenders. Review helps you keep that clutter off your profile while you take the next steps.
Quick Setup Checklist
| Step | Where | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Profile & Tagging | Turn on review for posts you’re tagged in |
| 2 | Profile & Tagging | Turn on review for tags people add to your posts |
| 3 | Activity log | Approve or hide pending items |
| 4 | Profile & Tagging | Limit who can post on your profile |
| 5 | Activity log | Prune old tags you don’t want |
What Review Won’t Do
- It doesn’t delete the original post on the author’s profile.
- It doesn’t stop others from tagging you; it pauses the tag on your profile.
- It doesn’t override the author’s audience setting.
Helpful Official References
For exact wording and menu names, see Facebook’s help pages on Timeline Review and the Activity log. These pages mirror the settings you’ll see in the app and on the web.