Tips for Using Facebook and Meta Accounts Safely

1. Use Strong, Unique Passwords 

 

 Don’t reuse the same password on more than one website. 

 Make it long, using a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols. 

 Never share your password with anyone, even if they claim to be “Meta support.” 

 

 2. Use a Password Manager 

 

 A password manager stores all your passwords safely in one place. 

 It can create strong passwords automatically so you don’t have to remember them. 

 You only need to remember one master password for the manager itself. 

 Good options include 1Password, Bitwarden, or Dashlane. 

 

 3. Turn On Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) 

 

 This adds a second step — like a text code or app confirmation — when you log in. 

 Go to Settings → Security and Login → Two-Factor Authentication to turn it on. 

 Even if someone steals your password, they still can’t get in without that second code. 

 

 4. Try Passkeys (Newer and Safer Login Option) 

 

 Passkeys let you log in using your phone’s fingerprint, Face ID, or device PIN — no password needed. 

 They’re stored securely on your device, not in the cloud. 

 Meta now supports passkeys — turn them on in Facebook Settings → Password and Security → Passkeys. 

 Passkeys protect you from phishing attacks because they only work on the real Facebook site. 

 

 5. Watch for Fake Messages 

 

 Hackers send fake warnings that look like they’re from Facebook or Instagram. Never click links in these messages. 

 Check official notices at facebook.com/security instead. 

 

 6. Review Your Security Settings Regularly 

 

 In Facebook’s Settings → Security and Login, review: 

 Devices you’re logged into 

 Apps connected to your account 

 Where you’ve used your password 

 Log out of devices or apps you don’t recognize. 

 

 7. Keep Everything Updated 

 

 Always install the newest updates for your Facebook app, phone, and browser. 

 Updates fix bugs and close security holes. 

 

 8. If You Think You’ve Been Hacked 

 

 Go to facebook.com/hacked immediately. 

 Change your password and review your recent logins. 

 Turn on 2FA or passkeys right away to prevent future hacks.