Facebook Tips
(Make your Account Safe & Secure )
Top Tips to make your account Safe & Secure
TIP 1 :
Use a 2 factor authentication :
This feature sends an OTP on your mobile phone after you enter your password.Helps to protect your account, even if someone gets hold of your password.
click on gear button on top right corner ----Go to settings ---security and login --- use 2 factor authentication ---edit --get started ---enter your password ---mobile number ---follow the instructions --done.
TIP 2 :
Keep Your Mobile Devices Protected
No access to mobile means -- No access to Face book ----use a passcode or fingerprint to secure your mobile device . Use a App lock for Facebbok for additional security
TIP 3 :
Customize Your Facebook Privacy Settings
Keep your personal information private . By default, information such as your date of birth, location, and so forth are all accessible to Facebook users who do not even know you.
click on gear button on top right corner ----Go to settings ---Privacy ---- you can hide your friends list , who can see your posts etc...
TIP 4 :
Use Secure Browsing
Secure browsing uses a HTTPS protocol along with lock sign to start . Browsing Facebook without an HTTP secure connection keeps your data open to attacks any time you use free wifi network
always check for the lock sign in the url . it looks like this
TIP 5 :
Only Add Real Friends
Many Facebook users are unaware of the dangers of accepting random friend requests. Becoming friends with somebody on Facebook allows the to access personal information about you, including your full name, location, place of birth, birthday ..
TIP 6 :
Dont Use Same password for Email address and Facebook account
Using the same password for your email address and your Facebook account is risky
A hacker who gains access to your Facebook account will immediately have access to your registered email address. thus he can steal all your vital information
TIP 7
Log Out After You Use Facebook
TIP 8
Don’t Click on “Keep Me Logged In” option
TIP 9
Use Trusted Contacts feature
The Trusted Contacts feature, which asks you to select a small group of close, reliable friends. These friends will be your point of call in the event you can’t access your account, and your security questions have been changed, or have been forgotten. Facebook will then send different codes to these friends, which need to be put together to make one code, eventually granting you access to your account.
click on gear button on top right corner ----Go to settings ---security and login ---Choose friends to contact if you are locked out -- add your 3 to 5 trusted friends.
TIP 10 :
Avoid Spam Links & use a Strong password