by Facebook offers you more personalization options than any other social media platform. You can change your profile picture, cover photo, change themes, messenger theme and what not.
On Facebook, you also have the option to set a temporary profile picture. The temporary profile picture on Facebook is not new, but still many users are not aware of it. Therefore, we came up with this guide that explains how to add a temporary profile picture on facebook.
Why add a temporary profile picture?
Usually, there are no specific reasons for adding a temporary profile picture. You can use this feature to briefly change your profile picture.
A temporary Facebook profile picture is useful as it changes automatically after a set time. When the temporary profile picture timer expires, your Facebook account automatically reverts to your previous profile picture.
How to add a temporary profile picture on Facebook?
Important: We used the desktop version of Facebook to show the steps. Changes you make here will also be reflected in the Facebook app for Android and iPhone.
1. First, open your favorite browser and visit Facebook.com. Then log in to your Facebook account.
2. When the Facebook site loads, click on your profile picture in the upper right corner.
3. On your profile page, click on your profile picture and select ‘Upload photo‘.
4. Now, upload the photo want to set as profile picture.
5. Once you’re done, you’ll see the option to make your profile picture temporary. Click on ‘Make Temporaryselection.
6. Now, you will find 5 different options to make profile picture temporary.
- 1 hour
- 1 day
- 1 week
- Never
- Custom
7. Simply select the duration you prefer and click the Save button.
8. You can also select ‘Custom‘ option to set your profile picture to display for a custom period of time (80 days is the maximum).
9. After selecting the custom duration, click on Confirm button.
This is! This is how you can set temporary Facebook profile pictures. Once your profile picture expires, Facebook will automatically switch to your previous photo.
Facebook Temporary profile photo changes expiration
If you’ve already set a temporary profile picture but want to modify the expiration date, you can do so as well. For this, follow the steps that we have shared below.
1. On your profile page, click on your profile picture.
2. Select ‘Change expiration time‘ from the list of options that appears.
3. Modify and click on Confirm button.
This is! This way you can modify the expiration time of your temporary profile picture.
How to set temporary Facebook profile picture frame?
Just like the profile picture, you can also set a temporary profile picture frame. Here’s how to set a temporary Facebook profile frame.
1. Open the Facebook website and log in to your account.
2. Then click on your profile picture in the upper right corner.
3. On the Profile page, click on your profile picture and select ‘Processing‘.
4. Click on ‘Add a frame‘ option on the next screen.
5. Now, you will be asked to select a box. Select the box you want to use.
6. Then click on developing time and choose how long you want the frame around your profile picture to appear.
7. Once done, click on Use as profile picture button.
This is! The box will appear on your Facebook profile. It will automatically expire at the time you have chosen.
Temporary Facebook Profile Picture – FAQ
You may have many doubts about temporary Facebook profile picture. Below, we’ve answered some of the most popular questions.
Temporary Facebook Profile Picture Android?
You can easily set temporary profile picture on Facebook for Android. You have to follow the same steps. Open the Facebook app, tap on the hamburger menu > your name, tap on your profile picture and select “Choose profile picture”.
Then select the photo you want to set as your profile picture and select Make Temporary. You will be asked to select when you want the image to expire. Set the timer and tap on ‘Done’ and then on the ‘Save’ button.
Can I make a temporary profile picture permanent?
Yes, once you add a temporary profile picture, it is added to the album. Once your profile picture expires, you can add it to Photos.
What happens when a temporary profile picture expires?
When your temporary Facebook profile picture expires, Facebook automatically reverts to your previous profile picture.
Do temporary profile pictures get deleted?
Temporary profile pictures are never deleted from your account. Your profile picture is always public. Once the profile picture expires, it will be visible in the Profile Photos album.
What is the maximum duration for the temporary profile picture?
You can set a temporary Facebook profile picture for less than 80 days. For profile pictures, you can set the duration to 80 days only on Facebook.
Well, that’s it for setting up a temporary Facebook profile picture. If you need more help adding a temporary profile picture or frame, let us know in the comments. Also, if the article helped you, be sure to share it with your friends.
