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How do I change who can see my information and activity?

Your privacy settings help you share the right information with the right people. For example, you can choose who can view your profile, photos, and friends.

To change your privacy settings

  1. Go to your profile.

    You might need to sign in with your Windows Live ID.

  2. Click Privacy.

  3. Select a level—Private, Limited, or Public—or click Advanced to customize your settings.

  4. Click Save.

Go to your profile


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