How To Change Cover Photo On Facebook Without Posting

Changing your cover photo on Facebook can refresh your profile, but sometimes you may want to do it without notifying your friends or creating a post about it. Here’s how to change your cover photo discreetly.

1. Access Your Facebook Profile

A. Open the Facebook App or Website

  1. Log In: Launch the Facebook app on your mobile device or go to the Facebook website on your computer.
  2. Navigate to Your Profile: Click on your name or profile picture at the top of the homepage to access your profile.

2. Change Your Cover Photo

A. Locate the Cover Photo Area

  1. Hover Over Cover Photo: If you’re on a computer, hover over the existing cover photo. If you’re using a mobile device, tap on the existing cover photo.
  2. Click on “Change Cover Photo”: Click on the “Change Cover Photo” option that appears.

B. Choose a New Photo

  1. Select a Photo: You can choose to upload a new photo or select one from your existing albums.
  2. Upload a New Photo: If you’re uploading, click “Upload Photo,” and select the image from your device.

3. Adjust Privacy Settings

A. Adjust Privacy Before Posting

  1. Select “Only Me” Privacy: After selecting your photo, look for the privacy settings before finalizing your cover photo. On the upload screen, choose “Only Me” from the audience selector (the little icon that looks like two heads).
    • On Mobile: Tap on the audience selector, then select “Only Me.”
    • On Desktop: Click on the drop-down menu next to “Post,” and select “Only Me.”

B. Save Your Changes

  1. Save the Photo: Click “Save Changes” to update your cover photo. This ensures that only you can see the change, and it won’t create a notification for your friends.

4. Confirm the Update

A. Check Your Profile

  1. Return to Your Profile: After saving, go back to your profile to ensure the cover photo has been updated without any post or notification.
  2. Verify Privacy Settings: Double-check the cover photo’s visibility settings to confirm that it’s set to “Only Me.”

Conclusion

Changing your Facebook cover photo without posting is easy and allows you to update your profile discreetly. By adjusting the privacy settings to “Only Me,” you can refresh your profile while keeping the change private.