Guide: How to Secure Facebook Account With 2‑Step Verification
Facebook is the most popular social network out there, so it’s only natural that you try to keep your account as secure as possible. Two-step verification, also known as Facebook login approvals, is one of the best ways to do this.
The pros and cons of 2-Step Verification
Some of the most important online services are added Two-step verification on their websites, as an extra layer of security (and also a very necessary one). For example, Google has set up such a system for Google / Gmail accounts and set it up up is not too complicated. Google’s system can also be used with a special one mobile app. Dropbox also uses a similar system to keep information more secure. Two-step verification makes it more difficult for someone else to access your account; That’s because in order to access that account, you need to have knowledge of something as well as something in your possession. The password is of course the knowledge you need; the mobile phone where you get the codes, or generate them with an app, is the object you need to own. In a world where passwords are hacked or even guessed every day, an extra layer of security is always a good idea. Since we’re talking about Facebook, chances are someone like a family member you’ve had a falling out with or an ex-girlfriend is the one trying to access your account. You never know if they aren’t resourceful enough to guess your password. However, there is a downside to using this system; it makes the login process more complicated. However, I think it’s a small price to pay for the extra security.
How to Enable Facebook Login Approvals
Turning on the system is quite easy, but it does require going through a few steps as you will see shortly. Step 1: Log in to Facebook on your computer and left click on the Facebook Privacy Shortcuts button, then See More Settings.
Step 2: In the menu on the left, go to Security, just like I did in the screenshot below.
Step 3: Then left click on Edit in the Login Approvals section.
Step 4: Now is the time to do it feature for your Facebook account. To do this, simply check the box next to Require a security code to access my account from unknown browsers.
In short, you will be told what the feature will do for your peace of mind.
Step 5: Click on Get started button and you will be informed that, in the unlikely event that you cannot use the app, you will receive the codes via SMS.
Step 6: You will then have to re-enter your password and, in the event that Facebook has your mobile number, you will be prompted for it.
Click Continue and an SMS will be sent to the number very quickly. It contains a confirmation code that you can enter and then click Confirm.
Now that the process is complete, you will be told that you can login without a code for the first week; If you want login approvals to start working right away, check the box next to No thanks, need a code right away. In both cases, don’t forget to click Close button
Facebook login approvals in action
Now that it’s enabled let’s take a look at how the service works. When you log in from a browser that the service does not understand, after entering your username and password, as you normally would, you will be prompted to enter a security code.
At this point you should find Code Generator in the menu of your iPhone or Android Facebook app. In the case of my Android smartphone, I even received a notification that I need to use the app to log in. Once you find Code Generator, you will be prompted to activate it.
From then on is the code generator feature will always give you a code every 30 seconds. The code will work as long as it is displayed, so make sure to use it during that period.
After you enter the code, Facebook will ask you one more – very important – thing: if you want to save that browser (you should if you’re on your personal laptop) or Don ‘Save (do this for public computers or any other computer you don’t own).
After clicking Continue, you will have the option to retrieve codes. You can write down a series of codes if you don’t have them phone around. This is always a good idea as you never know when you will get your phone
One more thing about situations where things don’t work as you’d expect: if the app doesn’t work for whatever reason, you can always get the codes via SMS. Just click Have Problems buttonthen text me with my security code. Other options are mentioned, such as approving the current login from another browser you are logged in to or even contacting Facebook, if you cannot access your phonenor to another browser. Hopefully, it never will.
Final Word
Although it takes quite a few steps to set up up, Facebook’s 2-Step Verification will work smoothly after you complete the process. The options it has makes the user feel that their account is well secured. Are you using 2-Step Verification on your Facebook account? Did it cause any problems? Let us know in a comment!
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