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How to Turn on 2FA for Facebook

 In order to use two-factor authentication on Facebook, you'll first need to set up either text message (SMS) codes or a third-party authentication app on your account. Once you have added either text message (SMS) codes or a third-party authentication app on your account, you'll also be able to set up a security key.

1.Getting Started

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Open the Settings menu. Click the ▼ in the bar at the top of the page and select "Settings".

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Go to the Security and Login menu option.

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Scroll down on the page until you find Two-Factor Authentication section, and hit Edit next to use two-factor authentication.

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Click on the Get Started button. This will begin the setup process for two-factor Authentication.

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Chose Text messages. 

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2.Setting Text Messages

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Enter your mobile number

You'll be sent a text when you enter a new number. Enter the code that gets texted to you to verify your number.

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Enter your password.

You'll need to enter your Facebook login password here to verify your identity.

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Verify your phone number.

Enter the 6-digit code that Facebook texted you and click "Next".

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Click on Finish.

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3.Paired with GoTrust ID - Security Key

You are going to use GoTrust ID's "Security Key" function to add a U2F Key on facebook.

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Under Add a Backup, to the right of Security Keys, click Setup.

Notice: Make sure your mobile phone's Bluetooth already turns on, GoTrust ID will be triggered automatically.

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Verify your fingerprint on your mobile phone.

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Paired successfully!

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Congratulations! 

You can use GoTrust ID -Security Key each time you sign in to your Facebook account.

4.You Should try it now!

Signing in using GoTrust ID - Security Key

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On your computer, sign in to Facebook.

Notice: Make sure your mobile phone's Bluetooth already turns on, GoTrust ID will be triggered automatically.

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Verify your fingerprint on your mobile phone.

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1.Getting Started
2.Setting Text Messages
3.Paired with GoTrust ID - Security Key
4.You Should try it now!
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