Facebook is one of the most famous social networks in the world. Every day, it welcomes thousands of users who communicate, exchange photos and videos. The accessibility of the web to everyone has given rise to cybercrime and data theft. This is why it is important to secure your various accounts. We will discuss in this tutorial the different methods to strengthen the security of your Facebook account.
Two-factor authentication
Also called double authentication, two-factor authentication is a security function that consists of entering a connection code received on your phone by SMS or an authentication application.
To configure two-factor authentication:
- Log in to your Facebook account and click on the small arrow located in the upper right corner.
- From the drop-down menu, select “Settings and privacy”.
- Then click on “Settings”.
- In the left menu, select “Security and login”.
- Scroll down and into the “Two-Factor Authentication” section.
- Click on the “Edit” button
- There are three authentication methods to choose from, choose the one that suits you. Here we are going to select the “Text (SMS)” method.
Following this step, Facebook will use the phone number configured on your account to configure the selected option. However, if you wish to modify the number in question, you simply need to:
- Click on the “Manage” drop-down box.
- Choose “Use another phone number”.
- Set the area code and required number.
- Click “Continue”.
How to receive alerts in case of unrecognized connections on Facebook?
Receiving alerts is a way to strengthen the security of your Facebook account. Whenever an unknown device attempts to connect, Facebook will notify you. To enable this feature:
- Log in to your Facebook account and click on the small arrow located in the upper right corner.
- From the drop-down menu, select “Settings and privacy”.
- Then click on “Settings”.
- In the left menu, select “Security and login”.
- Scroll down until you find the “Security hardening” section.
- Select the “Edit” button located at the level of “Receive alerts in case of unrecognized connections”
- Choose the settings you like and hit “Save Changes” when you’re done.
There you go, the option has been successfully configured. When you start receiving the alerts, just tap on “It was me” when you are the author of the connection. If so, tap “That wasn’t me” and Facebook will walk you through securing your account.
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How to designate 5 people in case of problem on your account?
There may be times when you have problems logging into your account. In anticipation, you can nominate three to five friends who will help you connect. Here’s how:
- Log in to your Facebook account and click on the small arrow located in the upper right corner.
- From the drop-down menu, select “Settings and privacy”.
- Then click on “Settings”.
- In the left menu, select “Security and login”.
- Scroll down until you find the “Security hardening” section.
- Select the “Edit” button located next to “Choose between 3 and 5 friends to contact if you can no longer access your account”.
- Then click on “Choose Friends”
- A dialog will appear with information on how your chosen friends can help you reconnect if something goes wrong. After reading, select “Choose Trusted Contacts”.
- In the search bar, type the names of your trusted friends (you can choose at least five) and click on “Confirm” to validate the changes.
- When you want to change this setting, click on the “Edit” button near your friends’ names and you can make the changes you want.
