Stay Secure on Facebook

Your Facebook profile is a representation of you on the Web. It’s where you connect with family and friends, learn about events, and find reviews for restaurants and products. Your profile is valuable information, and you want to make sure the information you display remains as safe and secure as possible.

Facebook works to protect people’s accounts, but there are also things you can do to take more control of your security. Here are three easy options:

1. Do a security checkup.

Security Checkup is the quickest and easiest way to add extra layers of protection to your Facebook account. With three steps you can:

• Control where you’re logged in. This makes it easy to log out of devices you haven’t used in a while or may have forgotten about, meaning you’ll only be logged into Facebook on devices and browsers you approve.
• Turn on Login Alerts. When this feature is activated, you’ll receive a notification or email alert whenever someone tries to log into your account from a new device or browser.
• Review your password security. Only use strong and unique passwords. You should never use your Facebook password anywhere else online and never share it with anyone.

You can start your Security Checkup by searching for “security checkup” in the Facebook Help Center, or by typing facebook.com into your browser.

2. Turn on login approvals.

If you’re only going to make one change to improve your account’s security, this is it. Otherwise known as two-factor authentication (2FA), login approvals provide an extra security step whenever you log in from a new device. You will get a special code on your phone that you use along with your password to complete the login process.

To turn on login approvals, go to “Settings” in the Facebook app on your phone or in your browser. Once you’ve done this, select “Security” and check the box next to “Login Approvals.” If you don’t have login approvals turned on already, you should do it as soon as possible.

3. Use your Facebook login with third-party apps.

Your Facebook login allows you to quickly log into many third-party apps using your Facebook account. By using your Facebook account, you don’t need to entrust your login to every app you sign into. They never get to see your Facebook password. An added bonus: using Facebook Login means you don’t need to create and remember lots of new passwords.

To sign into an app with Facebook, click on the Facebook button on the app’s sign-in page. You can also control information you share with these apps by clicking “Edit the Info You Provide” option they typically provide.

In addition to these steps, you can visit the Facebook Safety Center at facebook.com. It provides additional tips, tools and resources for safe sharing.