Are you having trouble accessing your Facebook account? This might be because you haven’t activated Facebook Protect on your account. According to reports, the social networking company is locking users out of their accounts if they haven’t activated Facebook Protect with two-factor authentication.
| How do I activate Facebook Protect? To activate Facebook Protect, open the notification from Facebook, review your account security, turn on two-factor authentication, and complete the setup. Facebook Protect adds extra security to accounts that may be at higher risk of hacking. |
Facebook Protect is an extra security program designed for accounts that are at a higher risk of being targeted by hackers. This often includes journalists, politicians, activists, public figures, and people with a large following. Earlier this month, Facebook started sending out emails with the subject line, “Your account needs advanced security with Facebook Protect by March 17.”
If Facebook believes your account is at a higher risk, it may ask you to enable it. Activating it doesn’t take long, but you will need to complete a few security steps. Here’s how to do it from start to finish.
What is Facebook Protect?
Facebook Protect is a security layer offered by Facebook. It applies stronger security measures to your account, including:
+ Mandatory two-factor authentication (2FA)
+ Additional checks for suspicious login attempts
+ A review of your existing security settings
If Facebook requests that you enable it, you won’t be able to ignore this request indefinitely. In some cases, access to your account may be restricted until it is enabled.
How to Activate Facebook Protect: Step-by-Step Guide:
Before you begin it, make sure you have the following:
| + Access to your phone or authentication app + Your Facebook login details + A few uninterrupted minutes. If you already use two-factor authentication, the process will be quicker. |
Step 1: Open the Facebook Protect Prompt
You’ll usually see a notification at the top of Facebook or receive an alert saying you need to turn on Facebook Protect.
I) Click Get Started on the notification.
II) You’ll be taken directly to the Facebook Protect setup screen.
II) If you don’t see a notification:
IV) Go to Settings & privacy
V)Tap Settings
VI) Open Security and login
VII) Look for Facebook Protect
Step 2: Review Your Account Security
Facebook will first scan your account for basic security issues. This may include:
+ Weak or reused passwords
+ Missing recovery information
+ Old login methods
Follow the on-screen instructions to fix any issues. This usually means updating your password if it’s outdated.
Step 3: Turn On Two-Factor Authentication
This step is required. You cannot activate Facebook Protect without it.
+ Choose how you want to receive login codes:
+ Authentication app (recommended)
+ Text message (SMS)
+ Follow the instructions to connect your phone or app.
+ Enter the confirmation code Facebook sends you.
Once verified, two-factor authentication will be locked on while Facebook Protect is active.
Step 4: Confirm and Finish Setup
After completing the security checks:
+ Review the summary screen
+ Tap Finish or Done
You’ll see a confirmation that Facebook Protect is active on your account.
| Frequently Asked Questions I) Does Facebook Protect cost money? + No. The feature is free. II) Will Facebook Protect affect the Pages I manage? + Your personal account security improves, which can also help protect Pages you administer. III) What happens if I don’t activate Facebook Protect? + Some users may lose access to parts of their account until the setup is completed. |
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