How to Unpublish Facebook Page in 2022?
February 3, 2022 1:29 PM Subscribe
I need to "unpublish" some Facebook pages and I cannot figure out how to do it. Please provide guidance if you have unpublished a page
under the new page management system.
This advice is not working. I search through Business Suite on web and app and I cannot seem to find where I can unpublish.
posted by ThePinkSuperhero to Computers & Internet (7 answers total)
Have you waited some time after doing that? I unpublished something last year and I think it took about 24 hours for it to be gone.
posted by BlahLaLa at 1:42 PM on February 3
Response by poster: This is for published pages I want to
unpublish. They've been active for some time.
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 1:56 PM on February 3
Manage Page (on the left side of the screen) > scroll down to Settings > click > General > look to the right and at the top you'll see Page Visibility. Click that, select Page Unpublished
and Save Changes. I don't know how long it takes for a page to appear unpublished.
posted by cooker girl at 3:06 PM on February 3
Those instructions work on desktop, don't know about mobile.
posted by cooker girl at
3:08 PM on February 3
Response by poster: Where am I starting when I see Manage Page (on the left side of the screen)? I'm starting from my page and I don't have that exact option, and the existing option is not working.
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at
6:17 AM on February 4
On the page I manage, it's right on the main screen when I go to the Home Page.
posted by cooker girl at 6:42 AM on February 4
Response by poster:
I finally figured out a solution - top right hand menu when you click the circular profile image- Settings & Privacy -> Settings -> Facebook Page Information -> Deactivation and deletion
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 3:00 PM on February 9
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Unpublishing a Facebook page means redirecting all future visitors to a message explaining that the page is down. It doesn’t delete the page or erase the content. It is possible to unpublish a Facebook page without deleting it. Many individuals are unaware that deleting a Facebook page isn’t the only option to conceal it. The ‘unpublish a Facebook page’ function temporarily allows you to hide a Facebook page. This
Facebook page guide will cover all you need to know about unpublishing a Facebook page. Let’s get started! When you unpublish a Facebook business page, it becomes inaccessible to the general public until you republish it. Unpublishing a page means to conceal a Facebook page temporarily. Only the page’s administrators can view an unpublished page on Facebook. Fans and followers cannot view the page or its postings.What happens When a Facebook Page is Unpublished?
The following is a step-by-step approach to unpublishing your Facebook page.
- Launch the Facebook website
- Scroll down towards the left-hand sidebar.
- Select ‘Settings’ using the gear icon.
- Click “Page Visibility” under the tab “General.”
- Select “Unpublished Page”
- Select “Save changes.”
You will see a pop-up box asking you to specify a reason you wish to deactivate your Facebook page. Select any option and click “Next.”
Your Facebook page is now unpublished. You can return the page’s status to “Published” anytime.
Facebook Page: Unpublishing versus Deleting
The main difference between unpublishing and deleting a Facebook page is that the latter cannot be undone once it has been done. However, the choice to temporarily make a Facebook page unpublished is one that may be changed at any time.
If you unpublish your Facebook page, neither your followers nor your post history will be deleted. Instead, they will be hidden until you choose to make them public again.
When Should a Facebook Business Page be Unpublished?
If you want to make significant changes to your Facebook page, it is best to unpublish it.
When you completely rebrand your Facebook page, you don’t want to confuse your fans. If you have to rebrand a Facebook change by changing the name and cover photo etc, you want all the changes to show up once. This is made possible through Facebook page republication.
When in a crisis, if you can’t filter unwanted remarks on your Facebook page, unpublish it. It is best to unpublish and then relaunch it once the situation has settled.
How to Make a Facebook Page Published Again?
To make your Facebook page visible again, follow the steps below:
- From Facebook’s newsfeed, select ‘Pages’ on the screen’s left side.
- Select the page to be unpublished.
- Scroll down the left sidebar and click the gear icon next to ‘Settings.’
- Click ‘Page Visibility’ within the ‘General’ menu.
- Choose ‘Page Published.’
Your Fans, followers, and anybody with a Facebook profile can now read, comment on, etc.
Facebook Page: How to Unpublish from Mobile Device
If you’re away from a PC and need to unpublish a Facebook page, use the Facebook Business Suite app on your phone.
Follow these methods to make a Facebook page unpublished on mobile:
- Launch the app
- Click on “Settings”
- Select “Page visibility” from the “Page settings” drop-down menu.
- Tap “Unpublish”
Congratulations! Your Facebook page has been unpublished.
To Wrap Up
Now, you know how to unpublish a Facebook page. Make sure to back up all vital information and plan how to retain your online reputation if you unpublish your Facebook page.
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