28/04/2024
What is 2-Factor Authentication
Here is the definition from Facebook:
Two-factor authentication is a security feature that helps protect your Facebook account and your password. If you set up two-factor authentication, you'll be asked to enter a special login code or confirm your login attempt each time someone tries accessing Facebook from a browser or mobile device that we don't recognise. You can also get alerts when someone tries logging in from a browser or mobile device that we don't recognise.
If you have 2 Factor Authentication setup on your Account, a person can get your password and still not be able to access your account. Because Facebook will not recognise that device from which the login is being made.
How to activate 2 Factor Authentication in your account.
Is it quite easy.
Here is a link: https://www.facebook.com/help/148233965247823
Turn on or manage two-factor authentication
Click on your profile picture in the top right, then click Settings and privacy.
Click Settings.
Click Accounts Centre, then click Password and security.
Click Two-factor authentication, then click on the account that you'd like to update.
Choose the security method that you want to add and follow the on-screen instructions.
When you set up two-factor authentication on Facebook, you'll be asked to choose one of three security methods:
Tapping your security key on a compatible device.
Login codes from a third-party authentication app.
Text message (SMS) codes from your mobile phone.
VERY IMPORTANT:
I recommend setting up 2 Factor authentication on all online accounts.
What tends to happen is that many people use the same password everywhere. This is a not a good practice but people do it. This means if a person loses access to their Facebook, their email may also be compromised.
I hope this is helpful friends.