What is login approvals and how does it work?
If you're having trouble logging into your Facebook account, review these tips first.
Login approvals are a security feature similar to login alerts, but with an extra security step. If you turn on login approvals, you'll be asked to enter a special security code or confirm your login each time you try to access your Facebook account from a new computer, mobile device or browser.
To turn on or manage login approvals:
- Go to your Security Settings
- Scroll down to Login Approvals and click Edit
- Choose the approval method you want to add and follow the on-screen instructions
- Click Enable once you've selected and turned on an approval method
There are several login approval methods you can use with your Facebook account:
- Text message (SMS) codes from your mobile phone
- Security codes from Code Generator
- Tapping your security key on a compatible device
- Security codes from a third party app
- Approving your login from a confirmed device
- Using one of your printed recovery codes
Keep in mind: You can use as many login approval methods as you want, but you need to have at least text message (SMS) codes turned on, or at least both a security key and Code Generator turned on.
Other Useful Resources
- If you haven't saved the computer (ex: web browser) or mobile device you're using, you'll be asked to do so when you turn on login approvals. This way you won't have to enter a security code when you log in again. Don't click Save this browser if you're using a public computer that other people can access (ex: a library computer).
- We need to be able to remember your computer and browser information so we can recognize it the next time you log in. Some browser features block this. If you've turned on private browsing or set up your browser to clear your history every time it closes, you might have to enter a code every time you log in. Learn more.