How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication on Facebook

Oct. 10, 2024

Two-factor security is quite essentially these days, given how easy it has becomefor hackers and other malicious parties to crack passwords and gain access to your Facebook account lately. So if you want to add a second layer of protection for your account then this guide will help you out. We have discussed several ways to enable two-factor authentication on Facebook. Let’s take a look.

Turn On Two-Factor Authentication With Text Message

Text message authentication requires you to enter your phone number, and is probably the most preferred option by many. It will send you a message containing a six-digit one-time code you need to enter to log in to your Facebook account. Here’s how to enable it on the app and web.

On Facebook App

Two-Factor Authentication can be enabled from the Meta Accounts Centre screen on the Facebook app. Let’s see how you can do it.

On Facebook Website

You can set up Two-Factor Authentication on Facebook from the Meta Accounts Centre. Here’s how to do it.

Now, if you want to use your phone number, then you can also enable two-factor security with an authentication app. This way, you will receive a code on the app instead of your number as shown in the above method when you log into Facebook. Let’s see how to set it up.

NoteI’m demonstrating this using Google Authenticator (Free). However, Facebook says that Duo Security (Free) is also supported. Make sure you have any one of these two authentication apps installed and set-up on your phone.

On Facebook App

This will add the Authentication app and turn on the two-factor authentication on Facebook.

On Facebook Website

You can also scan the QR code with the Authenticator app if you don’t want to copy keys back and forth.

Lastly, there’s the third and also the most secure option to enable 2FA for your Facebook account. And it is through security keys. You don’t need to have your phone with you, or a third-party app, to access your account. Instead, you can set up your passkey using another device, like your laptop or another phone, or set up fingerprint or Face ID unlock on your phone to log in to your account.

Once your security key is registered, then two-factor authentication will be turned on for your account. You can also opt for another device that requires you to scan a QR code with another phone or tablet.

That’s it. Two-factor authentication is now turned on for your Facebook account. With this added protection, you can rest assured that there will be no trespassers snooping around your Facebook profile and going through your personal stuff anymore. In case, you’re looking to disable this feature, you can check out ourTurn off Facebook Two-factor authenticationguide to learn how to do it. I do hope this guide came in useful for you. If you have any queries related to this article, then reach out to us in the comments section below.

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