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How to enable Facebook login alerts

In addition to verifying Facebook login through two-factor authentication, the application also enhances Facebook security through login alerts.

Author: Marvin Fry3 minutes read
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 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.

Turn on Facebook login alerts on your phone.

Step 1:

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Enable Facebook login alerts on your computer.

Step 1:

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

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Step 2:

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

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

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Step 3:

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

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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.

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Video tutorial on how to enable Facebook login alerts. 

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