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How to shut down Facebook’s nosy ‘People You May Know’ suggestions

Tired of Facebook constantly nagging you about people you think you might know? Facebook analyzes your engagement patterns, your uploaded contact lists, and your existing friends. , employs an algorithm that suggests new connection possibilities.

These suggestions can be found in your news feed or[友達]in the tab[知り合いかもしれない人]section.

Facebook’s goal is to encourage more connections and make users more likely to use the platform, but if you’re not interested in growing your friends list, this feature may seem like a hassle.

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How to temporarily hide the “People You May Know” feature on Facebook

Unfortunately, Facebook doesn’t provide an option to permanently disable the “People You May Know” feature. However, you can temporarily hide it so it doesn’t appear in your news feed for a while. To hide the People You May Know feature on Facebook, follow these steps.

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How to disable “People You May Know” notifications in the Facebook app

  • open Facebook app
  • Tap. three horizontal lines in the bottom right corner
  • Scroll down to find and tap Settings and privacy
  • Tap setting
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Steps to disable “People You May Know” notifications on Facebook (Kurt “Cyber ​​Guy” Knutson)

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  • click notification
  • search “People You May Know” and switch off “Allow notifications on Facebook” option
  • Click to confirm your selection erase
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Steps to disable “People You May Know” notifications on Facebook (Kurt “Cyber ​​Guy” Knutson)

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How to disable “People You May Know” notifications on Facebook on your computer

Now let’s organize the notifications on your computer.

  • log in to Facebook account
  • Please click on the profile photo in the upper right corner
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Steps to disable “People You May Know” notifications on Facebook (Kurt “Cyber ​​Guy” Knutson)

  • click Settings and privacy

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Steps to disable “People You May Know” notifications on Facebook (Kurt “Cyber ​​Guy” Knutson)

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Steps to disable “People You May Know” notifications on Facebook (Kurt “Cyber ​​Guy” Knutson)

  • scroll to notification click on it
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Steps to disable “People You May Know” notifications on Facebook (Kurt “Cyber ​​Guy” Knutson)

  • search People You May Know and switch it off

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Steps to disable “People You May Know” notifications on Facebook (Kurt “Cyber ​​Guy” Knutson)

  • switch off “Allow notifications on Facebook” All notification forms are turned off, including push notifications, email, and text messages.
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Steps to disable “People You May Know” notifications on Facebook (Kurt “Cyber ​​Guy” Knutson)

Facebook hasn’t given a specific time frame for how long the feature will remain hidden, but it typically remains hidden for a significant period of time before it reappears.

We contacted Facebook about the “People You May Know” feature, but did not receive a response from the social media company.

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By following these simple steps, you can enjoy your Facebook experience without being interrupted by unsolicited offers. The key is to personalize social media to suit your tastes and comfort.

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