Facebook Two-factor authentication

What is it?

Two-factor authentication or 2FA is an additional security measure added to your Facebook account to ensure that only you can access your account, even if someone else has your password.

Within the Business Manager you can quickly check which users do not have two-step authentication enabled.

Security Methods:

• Authentication App (Recommended): You can use an authentication app like Google Authenticator or Authy. Scan the provided QR code or manually enter the key into the app, then enter the code generated by the app when logging in.

• Text Messages (SMS): If you choose this method, you will receive a security code on your mobile phone each time you try to log in.

• Security Keys: Use physical security keys to protect your account from unauthorized access. You need to have this key with you to log in from an unrecognized device.

How to enable two-factor authentication?

Below are the steps to activate two-factor authentication from different options:

Activating from Business Manager:

1. Log in to Business Manager: Access your Business Manager account using your username and password.

2. Access Business Settings: In the top-left menu, click on the icon with three horizontal lines to open the menu. Then, select "Business Settings."

3. Security and Privacy: In the left menu, click on "Security and Privacy."

4. Two-factor Authentication: Scroll down to the "Two-factor Authentication" section and click "Edit."

5. Choose a security method and follow on-screen instructions to complete the two-step authentication setup.

6. Confirmation: Once configured, Business Manager will prompt you to enter a security code the next time you try to log in.

Activating from Accounts Center:

1. Log in to the Accounts Center: Log in to the accounts center with your username and password.

2. Click on Passwords and Security > Two-Step Authentication.

3. Select the account.

4. Choose a security method and follow on-screen instructions to complete the two-step authentication setup.

5. Confirmation: Once configured, Business Manager will prompt you to enter a security code the next time you try to log in.

Activating from Facebook Page:

1. Log in to Facebook: Log in to your Facebook account with your username and password.

2. Go to your Security and login settings.

3. Scroll down to Use two-factor authentication and click Edit.

4. Choose the security method that you want to add and follow the on-screen instructions.

5. Confirmation: Once configured, Facebook will prompt you to enter a security code the next time you try to log in.