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How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) on Facebook

Follow these steps to set up two-factor verification for your Facebook account.

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Step 1 :Download Authenticator App

Download and install the Authenticator App from your device's App Store.

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Step 2 :Setup Step

Log in to your account on the Facebook website, click your avatar on the right top corner, then select "Settings & privacy".

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Step 3 :Setup Step

Click "Settings".

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Step 4 :Setup Step

Click "Accounts Center".

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Step 5 :Setup Step

Select "Password and security" > "Two-factor authentication".

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Step 6 :Setup Step

Select the account for which you want to set up 2FA.

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Step 7 :Setup Step

Verify your Facebook password, then click "Submit".

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Step 8 :Setup Step

Select "Authenticator App", then click "Next".

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Step 9 :Setup Step

In this step, a QR code containing the secret key is displayed. Next, you need to use our Authenticator App to scan this QR code. Please keep this popup open to complete the setup.

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Step 10 :Scan QR Code in App

Open our Authenticator App, tap the '+' button at the top right of the screen, and then hold your device near the computer screen to scan the QR code.

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Step 11 :Get Dynamic Verification Code

After successfully scanning, a 6-digit code will appear in your App. Please note that this code refreshes every 30 seconds.

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Step 12 :Setup Step

Return to the Facebook webpage, click "Next".

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Step 13 :Setup Step

Enter the 6-digit code displayed in step 10, and then click "Next".

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Step 14 :Setup Step

Verify your Facebook password again, then click "Submit".

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Step 15 :Setup Successful

Now, you have successfully setup 2FA for your Facebook account. From now on, when you attempt to sign in to your Facebook account, you will need to use our Authenticator App.

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