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The first step in keeping your Myspace profile hidden from unwanted eyes is to make sure your account privacy settings are set to private. This can be accomplished by signing onto your account, then clicking next to your uploaded picture, on the words "account settings".

Account setting gives you several options regarding your Myspace safety and security. The most important, keeping your profile private to only the friends you have accepted, is to click on "privacy" and make your account viewable to "your friends" only. This means that anyone who has not been accepted by you personally to be listed on your page cannot view it unless you agree to accept them.

Under the same link, you want to click the link that won't allow others to share your photos. If the link is not checked, anyone can click on a picture of yours, and save it to their computer to be used in any fashion they chose.

Another option that has been added to Myspace is what is referred to is "tagging". What this means is if you have uploaded any photos of friends that also have a myspace page, you can tag their picture so when someone clicks on it - it will take them directly to your friend's page. If you're not sure whether your friends post personal information about themselves or you, then leave tagging alone. Also, tell your friends not to "tag" you on their pages.

Try not using your real name above the icon you load as the picture for your page. In fact, don't use your picture at all - use something else. This keeps anyone from knowing who you are except your friends.

By clicking on each of the links at the top of the page under "account settings", you will see the various options offered for your site. You can choose to not disclose your age, or city of residency, in fact, you can either leave the space blank or just write your State in if you wish.

Stay away from listing where you graduated from or what school you are now attending, do not list your employer's name, places you go to frequently, and if you must upload personal pictures, make sure they don't disclose background information that can give any of that information to others, such as house addresses or street signs.

If you're interested in hiding some of the information that comes with most pre-built backgrounds for myspace, it is readily available on many sites. These options will allow you to hide your friend's comments, pictures, and you can either delete or add additional headings as you wish. If you're not sure which sites have this

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