Are you really not aware of the importance of Facebook account security?
If not, then let’s help you gain knowledge of the same ...
To make you clear that every Facebook user needs account security to the utmost and this can only be done if the certain strategies are implemented at the earliest. As every single Facebook user will be viewing a link alongside desktop news feed, it justs asks them to just stay in control of your account by following simple security steps. That link actually takes a user to the security page of Facebook where users are made aware how the scam activity can be detected and get combat at the earliest before its too late for them.
Changing the password on a frequent basis is not the only way to secure the account, linking phone number with the Facebook account is quite essential as it’s quite helpful to secure social media account from online threats. The linking of the Phone number with facebook account as provide users an additional advantage to add recovery option in case the FB account gets hacked all of the sudden.
Upon adding this phone number to the Facebook account, you can just enable 2-factor authentication which helps users secure their account from hackers as they cannot intrude in the account until 6- digit security code received on the phone is provided to them. Users are advised to not reveal this code to anyone, even the family members especially in the front of unknown people.
How to link Phone Number to Facebook Account? Steps Revealed
- Here are the steps that can help in linking mobile phone number with Facebook account
- Login into Facebook and go to account settings by clicking on ‘settings’ option as seen in the down-arrow key
- As the page is displayed, navigate your mouse to the left side of the settings page where Mobile option is reflecting
- Click on the same and wait for the right section to change which happens in minutes
- Once the slide changes, you will find the button in green color “Add A phone “
- Doing this, a box is displayed in which you are asked to select the country and enter phone number
- Press continue button to receive a confirmation code
- Once received, enter the same in the right corner alongside “confirm” button.
- As the code gets validated successfully, the mobile number gets successfully linked to Facebook account.
Mobile number linking for security purpose is quite necessary as you are supposed to do the same for the privacy of personal information saved in the social media account.