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Facebook 2FA setup guide for secure accounts

How to connect with Facebook

How to connect with Facebook

How to connect with Facebook

Secure your Facebook account effortlessly with Authenticator app, a reliable and user-friendly solution designed to protect your personal and professional data. Follow this step-by-step guide to enable 2FA for Facebook, enhancing your account's security.

Step By Step Guide

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STEP 01

Download and Install Authenticator App

Download and Install Authenticator App

Download and Install Authenticator App

For iOS: Visit the App Store and search for "Authenticator App" Download and install the app.

For Android: Head to the Google Play Store, search for "Authenticator App" and install it.

Download App

Download App

Download App

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STEP 02

Log in to your Facebook account.

Log in to your Facebook account.

Log in to your Facebook account.

  1. Go to your facebook profile. Go to Settings & Privacy.

Facebook 2FA setup guide for secure accounts
Facebook 2FA setup guide for secure accounts
Facebook 2FA setup guide for secure accounts
  1. Choose the Settings tab.

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STEP 03

Locate 2FA settings

Locate 2FA settings

Locate 2FA settings

Choose the security and login tab, scroll down to use two-factor authentication and click on edit

Facebook 2FA setup guide for secure accounts
Facebook 2FA setup guide for secure accounts
Facebook 2FA setup guide for secure accounts

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STEP 04

Set up Two-Factor authentication.

Set up Two-Factor authentication.

Set up Two-Factor authentication.

Click "Use Authenticator App." Next, Confirm your facebook password.

Facebook 2FA setup guide for secure accounts
Facebook 2FA setup guide for secure accounts
Facebook 2FA setup guide for secure accounts

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STEP 05

Scan QR Code

Scan QR Code

Scan QR Code

A pop-up window will appear for you to scan the QR Code with the Authenticator App. Keep this window open and open the Authenticator App from your phone.

Facebook 2FA setup guide for secure accounts
Facebook 2FA setup guide for secure accounts
Facebook 2FA setup guide for secure accounts

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STEP 06

Save account

Save account

Save account

  1. At the bottom of the screen, tap the plus (+) button to scan a new account and hold your device up to the computer screen.

Facebook 2FA setup guide for secure accounts
Facebook 2FA setup guide for secure accounts
Facebook 2FA setup guide for secure accounts
  1. After successfully scanning the QR code, the Authenticator App will automatically choose the Facebook logo and auto-fill the account name and secret key. Click on Save.

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STEP 07

Two-Factor Authentication Code

Two-Factor Authentication Code

Two-Factor Authentication Code

Copy the Facebook numerical token. Note that this code updates every 30 seconds. Return to the Facebook app and tap on Next. Enter the numerical token in the appropriate field. When done, click Continue.

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STEP 08

You're all set

You're all set

You're all set

You'll now be shown your Facebook backup codes. Each code can only be used once.

Facebook 2FA setup guide for secure accounts
Facebook 2FA setup guide for secure accounts
Facebook 2FA setup guide for secure accounts

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