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How to Change MySpace Privacy Settings

By , About.com Guide

If you are a MySpace user and are concerned about employers (or others) seeing the personal information that you have on MySpace, you can change your MySpace privacy settings so only certain people, like your friends, can view your profile. Here's information on your MySpace privacy options and how to change the settings.

To Change MySpace Privacy Settings

  • Login or Click on Home if you are already signed in
  • Click on My Account

Users Can Change Settings for:

  • Privacy
  • IM (Instant Message Privacy)

To Change Your Settings

Select the privacy options you want for your profile and for your MySpace IM.

Privacy Options for Your MySpace Profile:

  • My Friends Only
  • Public
  • Anyone 18 and over

Privacy Options for MySpace IM:

  • If you want IM automatically enabled/disabled when you sign into your account
  • Everyone can see when you are on IM
  • Only IM and MySpace friends can see when you are on IM
  • Only IM friends can see when you are on IM

Privacy Settings Can be Changed so:

  • Users must know your email address or last name to contact you.
  • Comments to your profile, blog, or photos are reviewed by you before they are posted.
  • Your online status is hidden from other users.
  • • You can select who views your profile updates.
  • Users cannot email links to your photos from the site.
  • Only your friends can post comments on your blog entries.

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