Facebook allows people to tag you in posts, photos, and comments, but you might want to approve tags before they appear on your timeline. Thankfully, Facebook offers several ways to review and approve tagged content for better control over your profile.
Here are three simple methods to approve tags on Facebook:
1. Enable Timeline Review for Tags
With Timeline Review, you can approve or decline tags before they appear on your timeline.
Steps to Enable Timeline Review
- Open Facebook and go to the Menu (☰ on mobile, your profile picture on desktop).
- Select Settings & privacy > Settings.
- Tap Profile and Tagging (or search “tagging” in the settings).
- Find Review posts you’re tagged in before they appear on your timeline?
- Turn it ON.
How to Approve Tags Using Timeline Review
- Go to Notifications when someone tags you.
- Click on Review Post.
- Choose “Add to Timeline” or “Ignore.”
📌 Tip: Even if you decline a tag from your timeline, it may still appear in other places on Facebook.
2. Approve Tagged Posts from Activity Log
The Activity Log shows all tagged posts, allowing you to review and approve them.
Steps to Approve Tags from Activity Log
- Open Facebook and go to your profile.
- Tap Activity Log (found under the three-dot menu on your profile).
- Scroll down to “Review posts you’re tagged in.”
- Click on a post and choose to approve or hide it.
📌 Tip: If you remove the tag, the post will still exist, but your name won’t be linked to it.
3. Approve Tags in Photos Before They Appear
If someone tags you in a photo, you can review and approve it before it’s visible on your profile.
Steps to Approve Tagged Photos
- Open Facebook and tap the Notifications bell.
- Click on the tag notification (e.g., “You were tagged in a photo”).
- Choose “Add to Timeline” if you approve it.
- If you don’t want the tag, select “Remove Tag.”
📌 Tip: You can also report the photo if it’s inappropriate or spam.
FAQs About Approving Tags on Facebook
1. How do I stop people from tagging me on Facebook?
You can’t completely stop people from tagging you, but you can enable Timeline Review to approve or reject tags before they appear on your profile.
2. What happens if I remove a tag from a post?
If you remove a tag:
- Your name is no longer linked to the post.
- The post remains visible to others (unless you report it or ask the original poster to delete it).
3. Can I hide a tagged post from my timeline without removing the tag?
Yes! If you don’t approve the tag in your Timeline Review, it won’t show on your timeline, but it will still be visible to the original audience.
4. How do I approve multiple tagged posts at once?
You can go to Activity Log and review all posts you’re tagged in, approving or removing multiple tags at once.
5. Will the person who tagged me know if I remove the tag?
No, Facebook does not notify users when you remove a tag.
6. Can I report a tagged post if I don’t like it?
Yes! Click on the three dots (⋮) on the post and select Report Post if it’s inappropriate, spam, or offensive.
7. How do I stop people from tagging me in spam posts?
Go to Settings > Profile and Tagging and change:
- Who can tag you? → Set to Friends or Only Me.
- Review posts you’re tagged in before they appear on your timeline? → Turn it ON.
8. Can I approve tags from the Facebook app?
Yes! You can approve or remove tags directly from the Facebook app on both iPhone and Android.
9. How do I approve tags in Instagram posts shared to Facebook?
If your Instagram is linked to Facebook, you must enable Tag Review on both platforms to approve tags before they appear.
10. What if I don’t see the option to approve a tag?
Make sure Timeline Review is enabled in your settings. If the option is still missing, update your Facebook app or check for any privacy setting changes.
Final Thoughts
Approving tags on Facebook helps you control what appears on your profile and manage your online presence.
✔ Use Timeline Review to approve posts before they show up.
✔ Check your Activity Log to manage past tags.
✔ Review tagged photos before they are visible.
By following these steps, you can keep your Facebook profile clean and secure! 😊
