Your Facebook account contains personal photos, messages, and financial info if you use Marketplace or connected apps. It’s a target for hackers, so here’s how to protect it.
- Use a strong password
Make it long and unique. Avoid names or birthdays. Use a password manager if possible. - Turn on two-factor authentication (2FA)
Go to Settings → Security and Login → Two-Factor Authentication. Choose an authentication app, text message, or security key. - Check active sessions
In Settings → Security and Login → Where You’re Logged In, review the devices. Log out of anything suspicious. - Set login alerts
Turn on “Get alerts about unrecognized logins” so Facebook can notify you if someone signs in from an unknown device. - Watch for phishing scams
Never click links that claim to be from Facebook or ask for your login info. Go directly to facebook.com instead. - Review privacy settings
Control who can see your posts, friends list, and personal info under Settings → Privacy. - Remove unused apps
In Settings → Apps and Websites, remove anything you don’t recognize or no longer use. - Update recovery info
Keep your email and phone number current so you can recover your account easily. - Secure your devices
Update your software and avoid logging in on public Wi-Fi.
Final thoughts
Taking 10–15 minutes today to improve your Facebook security can save you from the headache of a hacked account later. Stay smart and stay safe online.
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