{"id":40422,"date":"2022-07-30T15:23:19","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T15:23:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=40422"},"modified":"2022-07-30T15:23:19","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T15:23:19","slug":"how-to-secure-your-facebook-account","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-secure-your-facebook-account","title":{"rendered":"How to Secure Your Facebook Account"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69edc9700eb55\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69edc9700eb55\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69edc9700eb55\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-secure-your-facebook-account\/#How_to_Secure_Your_Facebook_Account\" title=\"How to Secure Your Facebook Account\">How to Secure Your Facebook Account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-secure-your-facebook-account\/#Two-factor_authentication\" title=\"Two-factor authentication\">Two-factor authentication<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-secure-your-facebook-account\/#Creating_a_strong_password\" title=\"Creating a strong password\">Creating a strong password<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-secure-your-facebook-account\/#Using_a_password_manager\" title=\"Using a password manager\">Using a password manager<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-secure-your-facebook-account\/#Avoiding_giving_information_to_strangers\" title=\"Avoiding giving information to strangers\">Avoiding giving information to strangers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Secure_Your_Facebook_Account\"><\/span>How to Secure Your Facebook Account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width:36% height:auto; margin:0px 10px; max-height:276px; width:auto;\" alt=\"how to secure your facebook account\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/pgRG48T.jpg\" align=\"right\"> <\/p>\n<p>If you want to secure your Facebook account, there are a few things that you can do. Two-factor authentication and a password manager are two great methods, but they aren&#8217;t foolproof. In some cases, people can break into your account and steal sensitive information. You should also avoid giving out any information to strangers. This article will help you get the most out of your account security. It&#8217;s well worth the time and effort.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Two-factor_authentication\"><\/span>Two-factor authentication<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To set up two-factor authentication on Facebook, go to settings and select the option, which will prompt you to provide a code whenever someone tries to access your account. You can also choose a secure communication method, such as a text message. If you do not feel comfortable providing this information, you can turn off two-factor authentication in the same way. However, this step is not required for users who use public computers or other people&#8217;s devices.<\/p>\n<p>Using two-factor authentication is a good way to increase your security on Facebook. This method is simple to set up and is available across all major social media platforms. However, you should keep in mind that losing your phone or security key could make it hard to log in again. The good news is that two-factor authentication works across platforms, and the Facebook web application is no exception. Activating and disabling it is as easy as logging in to your account on another platform, and you can jump straight into your profile without having to wait for the Facebook login page to load.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creating_a_strong_password\"><\/span>Creating a strong password<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Creating a strong password for your Facebook account is vital. Cyber criminals often use social media to identify victims and then look for clues to hack the password. The best way to create a strong password is to use several different words and a combination of upper and lower-case letters, symbols, and numbers. When possible, try to avoid using common words or obvious personal information. To help you create a secure password, use a password manager.<\/p>\n<p>While using social media can save you time, it can also lead to a data breach. If a cyber criminal steals your Facebook account credentials, they can access other websites too. If your password is the same across multiple websites, this means that they can hack your other accounts. Therefore, it&#8217;s crucial to create strong passwords for all of your accounts. If you&#8217;re concerned about online security, create a strong password for every site you visit.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_a_password_manager\"><\/span>Using a password manager<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using a password manager is a great way to secure your Facebook account. A password manager will store all of your personal and work passwords. After setting up a master password, you can easily log in to all your accounts using a single password. In addition, you can use a password manager to prevent Facebook from locking your account. This way, you won&#8217;t have to worry about Facebook&#8217;s Delegated Account Recovery service.<\/p>\n<p>A password manager can also help you remember your Facebook security settings. Using a password manager can help you create strong passwords and store two-factor authentication codes. You can also use your password manager to remember all of your passwords and two-factor authentication codes. Once you&#8217;ve secured your Facebook account, you&#8217;ll be happy you did. And if you&#8217;re concerned that others may be able to steal your information, a password manager can also keep your account safe.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoiding_giving_information_to_strangers\"><\/span>Avoiding giving information to strangers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While Facebook lets you share a lot about yourself, some information shouldn&#8217;t be shared with strangers. Not only can this lead to a personal space invasion, but it can also be used for hacking purposes. Adding strangers to your friends list can also put your mental and physical health in danger. Here are a few tips to avoid giving out personal information to strangers on Facebook. 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