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Using the Facebook app on your phone means you also need to use Messenger for messaging support. It can be inconvenient to download Messenger separately, but once you explore its features, you'll find it's worthwhile.
To begin protecting your Facebook account, unfriend strangers. Those with few or no mutual friends, minimal interactions should be unfriended to prevent potential account compromise. Additionally, employ other security measures to safeguard your account.
Protect Your Facebook Account from Unauthorized Access
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1. Ensure Accurate Personal Information
This is the initial step to verify your connection to your Facebook account. The more accurate information you have on Facebook, the higher the chance of recovering your account if it's stolen.
2. Add Your Phone Number
If you've already added your phone number, in case of hacking or theft, you can simply use SMS or call support to regain access to your account. Remember to update your phone number in the Settings--->Mobile section.
3. Add an Email Address
Your contact email address will help you receive assistance if your account is compromised. It's advisable to use different passwords for your Facebook and email to prevent both accounts from being hacked.
Go to Settings --->General --->Contact to set up an Email.
4. Add Trusted Contacts
With this trick, you can ask trusted friends for help when you lose your Facebook account. Make sure to choose people who are genuinely close to you, such as family members or close friends, to assist you when needed.
Go to Security --->Trusted Contacts.
5. Set a Complex Password
Setting a complex password is crucial right now; it will reduce the risk of password theft. If hacked and your account is stolen, you should restore a more complex Facebook password. Set a complex password when restoring your Facebook password to provide the best account protection.
Those were 5 essential little tricks for users to safeguard their Facebook accounts from unauthorized access.
If you create additional Facebook accounts, Mytour advises you to use a phone number for higher security. As long as you keep that phone number, you won't have to worry about losing your Facebook account.
