How to Remove My Number From Facebook
Facebook allows you to list several types of contact information on your profile page, such as your address, email and and instant-messenger screen name. You also have the option of including your phone number. However, displaying your mobile or home phone number on your profile can have negative consequences concerning your privacy. But as with most profile information, Facebook always gives you the option to hide or delete data.
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Log into your Facebook account.
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Click "Edit My Profile" at the top left.
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Select "Contact Information" on the right.
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Double-click the field listing your phone number and press "Delete."
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Click "Save Changes" at the bottom.
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- You can also hide the phone number from your profile rather if you do not want to delete it. Click "Account" and choose "Privacy Settings." Click "Customize Settings" under "Sharing on Facebook." Click the drop-down box to the right of "Mobile Phone" or "Home Phone" and choose "Customize." Change the "These People" drop-down field to "Only Me" and click "Save Setting."
Writer Bio
Aaron Wein is a copy editor for Skagit Valley Publishing. He has been a writer and editor since 2004, contributing to Washington-based publications and clients such as the "Bellingham Herald," "Western Athletics," "GNAC Sports" and Microsoft. Wein obtained a bachelor's degree in journalism from Western Washington University.