How To Secure Facebook Account

Here are a few steps you can take to secure your Facebook account:

1.Use a strong password: Create a password that is at least eight characters long and includes a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters. Avoid using easily guessable information, such as your name or birthdate.

2.Enable two-factor authentication: This adds an extra layer of security to your account by requiring a code sent to your phone or an app in order to log in.

3.Keep your software up to date: Make sure you’re running the latest version of Facebook’s mobile app and that your computer’s operating system and browser are up to date.

4.Review your account’s activity log: Go to the activity log and check your recent activity to see if there are any suspicious logins.

5.Be wary of suspicious messages or emails: Don’t click on links or enter your login information in messages or emails that look suspicious or that you didn’t expect to receive.

6.Be Careful with personal information: Be mindful of the information you’re sharing on Facebook and restrict access to your personal information by adjusting your privacy settings.

7.Keep track of third-party apps: Review the apps and websites you’ve allowed to access your Facebook account and remove any that you no longer use or trust.

8.Consider using a VPN when connected to public Wi-Fi: It will encrypt your connection and protect your personal information from hackers.

Facebook Privacy Control Tips

  • Turn off Public Search to remove your profile from search engine results, like Google: Go to Privacy Settings. Scroll down to Ads, Apps and Websites and click Edit Settings. Click Edit Settings next to Public search. Uncheck Enable public search.
  • Set the audience for all previous wall posts to just Friends: In Privacy Settings, click Manage Past Post Visibility next to Limit the Audience for Past Posts. The switch to timeline made some previously inaccessible posts widely available.
  • Disable the tag suggest feature in your privacy settings: This will prevent Facebook from automatically recognizing your face in you and your friends' photos. It will also delete your facial recognition data. Change the setting for Who sees tag suggestions when photos that look like you are uploaded? to No one.
  • Shield your information from your friends' apps: In Ads, Apps and Websites settings, click Edit Settings next to How people bring your info to apps they use. A window will pop up with a list of information available to your friends' apps. Leave only categories you are willing to share with apps checked.Consider turning off all apps. You can still use your apps, but you won't be able to interact with your friends in them.
  • Consider disabling Instant Personalization: Facebook has partnered with select websites such as Yelp and TripAdvisor to personalize your visits. When you are logged into Facebook, these sites can use any of your public information, such as your birth date, gender, and profile picture. To turn this default feature off, go to the Ads, Apps and Websites settings and click Edit Settings next to Instant personalization. Uncheck Enable instant personalization on partner websites.

By following these steps, you can help protect your Facebook account from unauthorized access and keep your personal information secure.