Nowadays it's more important than ever that you stay safe online. A hacker attack on your Facebook account can lead to serious problems, including the theft of your personal information and the publication of inappropriate content under your name. To avoid these types of threats, it is important that you enable two-factor authentication on Facebook.

Two-factor authentication is an additional protection mechanism that protects your account from unauthorized access. If you enable two-step authentication, every time you log in to Facebook, a code will be sent to your phone that you will need to enter in addition to your password. This way, only someone who has both your password and access to your phone can access your account.

However, scammers may attempt to take over your Facebook account by guessing your password or obtaining it from a database of stolen passwords. Once they have access to your account, they can collect personal information that you share on Facebook and use that information to steal your identity or make you fraudulent offers.

Enable two-factor authentication on Facebook

Avoid these dangers by enabling two-factor authentication on Facebook. That's how it's done:

  1. Go to your Facebook account settings
  2. Select “Security and Login”
  3. Click on “Two-Step Authentication” and enable it
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions to enable two-factor authentication
Screenshot of Two-Step Authentication when enabled
Screenshot of Two-Step Authentication on Facebook when enabled

With Two-Step Authentication enabled, you can be confident that your Facebook account is protected from unauthorized access. Take a few minutes to do this simple step.

It is also important that you use strong and unique passwords to protect your account. Avoid simple passwords like “123456” or “password” and change your password regularly.

Another important step to protect your Facebook account is to always be vigilant when clicking on suspicious links or prompts. Avoid revealing your login information on unsafe websites or in phishing emails. See also: FAQ > Phishing messages on Facebook


Related to the topic on Facebook: This is how two-step authentication works on Facebook

Also read: “And suddenly I no longer had access to my Facebook profile”


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