How to Turn Off Two-Factor Authentication on Facebook

Oct. 8, 2024

These days, it’s easy for hackers to gain access to your account which is why it is often recommended that you set up two-factor authentication. It adds an extra layer of authentication, making your account more secure. However, it can be inconvenient for some users, so if you don’t want to use it anymore, follow this tutorial to disable two-factor authentication on your Facebook account.

Disable Two-Factor Authentication on Facebook App

You can turn off 2FA security for your account from the Accounts Center page in the Facebook app on your smartphone. We will look at how to disable two-factor authentication if you have set it up using your mobile number. With that said, let’s take you through the process step by step.

If you haveset up Facebook Two-factor authenticationusing a third-party authenticator, then follow these steps:

If you are trying to disable two-factor authentication on the Facebook website, then the steps will remain pretty much identical to the app version. So here’s a look at the complete process.

In case you are using an authenticator app for 2FA, then here are the steps to disable it.

So this is how you can remove the two-factor authentication security for your Facebook account on the smartphone app, and the website. Though I would highly advise against it, you can still choose to do it if it is your throwaway account, and you don’t want to go through the hassle of using your phone number to receive a login code. However, if it is your main account, then keep it turned on.

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