To secure a Facebook account effectively in 2025, several key steps should be taken:
- Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA). This adds an extra layer of security by requiring a code sent to your phone or generated by an app, in addition to your password, making it much harder for hackers to access your account.
- Use a strong, unique password combining letters, numbers, and special characters. Avoid common or reused passwords across different sites.
- Regularly update and verify recovery information like your email and phone number to ensure you have control for account recovery.
- Monitor login alerts. Enable notifications for unrecognized login attempts to be informed immediately of suspicious activity.
- Review and manage third-party app permissions, removing any apps you no longer trust or use to prevent unauthorized access.
- Be cautious with phishing attempts. Avoid clicking suspicious links or providing your credentials to anyone, and know that Facebook will never ask for your password via email or message.
- Adjust privacy settings to limit the amount of public personal information that could be exploited for hacking.
- Avoid using fake information on your profile and avoid spammy behaviors which can trigger account flags or suspension.
- Keep your devices and software up to date with security patches.
Taking these steps together provides a robust defense against unauthorized access and helps keep a Facebook account secure in 2025. For detailed steps on how to enable these settings, they are generally found under Settings & Privacy > Security and Login on the Facebook app or website.
