How to Turn On Facebook Login Alerts and Respond Safely

�When a stranger logs in, or even when you log into Facebook on an unfamiliar device, you'll receive login alerts to help you stay more vigilant. Here's how to enable Facebook login alerts.

Facebook login alerts notify you when the service detects a sign-in from an unrecognized browser or device. In the Facebook app or website, open Settings & privacy > Settings > Accounts Center > Password and security, select Login alerts, choose the Facebook profile, and enable the available alert channels. Menu labels can vary by app version; if you cannot find the setting, open Security Checkup.

What to do when an alert arrives

Do not sign in through a link in an unexpected email or message. Open the Facebook app or type facebook.com yourself.
Review the device, approximate location, browser, and time under Where you're logged in. Location estimates can be imprecise, especially on mobile networks or VPNs.
If the login was yours, mark or recognize it only after confirming the details.
If it was not yours, log out that session, change to a unique password, and enable two-factor authentication. Also secure the email account tied to Facebook.
Review contact information, connected apps, recent posts, messages, and ad or payment activity for unauthorized changes.

Login alerts are an early-warning control, not a substitute for a unique password and two-factor authentication. Meta's Security Checkup reviews login alerts and other protections, and the Help Center explains Facebook two-factor authentication. TipsMake also covers Facebook password recovery and compares authenticator app alternatives.

Step 1:

On the Facebook app interface, users tap the three horizontal lines icon in the bottom right corner. Next, tap the gear icon.

Step 2:

On the new interface, click on the "Password and Security" section. A new interface will appear; users will then click on " Password and Security" again to continue.

Step 3:

In the new management interface, click on the Login Alerts section to configure this option. Click on your personal Facebook account to set up login alerts.

Step 4:

Then you will have two options to receive Facebook login alerts: via the Facebook app when a stranger logs into Facebook, or via the email address registered with your Facebook account. You can choose one of the two methods, or both.

When you notice Facebook logging in from an unfamiliar device or an unfamiliar login, you'll receive a notification like the one shown in the image.

Step 1:

On the Facebook interface on a computer, users click on their profile picture and then select Settings.

Step 2:

On the left side of the interface, click on the Password and Security option.

You will now be taken to a new interface; click on Password and Security.

Step 3:

Look at the content next to it, find the Security Check section, and then click on Login Alerts to adjust the settings.

Step 4:

We click on the Facebook account for which we want to set up Facebook login alerts on our computer. Then, you also select the method you want to receive Facebook login alerts, either via email or via the app.