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You can start your Security Checkup any time by searching for " security checkup " in the Facebook Help Center , or by typing facebook . com / securitycheckup into your browser .
2 . Turn on login approvals .
If you ' re only going to make one change to improve the security of your account , this is it . Otherwise known as twofactor authentication ( 2FA ), login approvals provide an extra security step whenever you log in from a new device . You will get a special code on your phone that you use along with your password to complete the login process .
To turn on login approvals , all you have to do is go to " Settings " in the Facebook app on your phone or in your browser . Once you ' ve done this , select " Security Settings " and check the box next to " Login Approvals ." If you don ' t have login approvals turned on already , you should do it as soon as possible .
3 . Use your Facebook login with thirdparty apps .
Your Facebook login allows you to quickly and safely log into many third-party apps using your Facebook account . Maintaining a login system is hard , and by using your Facebook account , you don ' t need to trust your login to every app you sign into . They never get to see your Facebook password . As an added bonus , using Facebook Login means you don ' t need to create and remember lots of new passwords .
You can also control what information you share with these apps by clicking " Edit the Info You Provide ." And best of all , you choose whether to let the app post on your behalf .
To sign into an app with Facebook , simply click on the Facebook button on the app ' s sign-in page .
Improve your Facebook security today
In addition to the steps above , you can also visit the Facebook Safety Center , which provides additional tools to help control your experience on Facebook , as well as numerous tips and resources for safe and secure sharing . It also gives you access to the Bullying Prevention Hub , a resource for teens , parents and educators seeking guidance on how to prevent and address bullying on the Internet .
Your home comes with locks on the doors . Your car comes with an alarm . Your cell phone comes with a passcode . Yet every day you take additional steps to protect these possessions and the valuable information they hold . Why not do the same for your Facebook account ? With just a few simple clicks , you can give your account a tune-up and more safely connect and share on Facebook with the people you care about .
12 Doctor ’ s Life Tampa Bay Issue 1 , 2017