Millions urged to check Facebook right now – don’t ignore three key settings

IT’S always important to check your Facebook security settings – otherwise you’re taking a risk.

Thankfully there’s a handy (and simple) Facebook feature that instantly boosts your online safety.

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After all, Facebook is used by billions of people around the world – so its users are a prime target for hackers and scammers.

Fortunately Facebook has a special feature called Security Checkup that ensures you have the best-possible protections.

It checks three key settings to see if you’re making any major mistakes.

“You can use Security Checkup to review and add more security to your account,” Facebook explained.

To find Security Checkup, first launch your Facebook app.

Then tap the three lines (hamburger icon) to go into the Menu.

Scroll down to Settings & Privacy, and then tap through into Settings.

Now choose Password and Security at the top of the list.

You should now see an option that says Check Your Important Security Settings.

Tap this and you’ll be taken through to the Facebook Security Checkup.

If your account is fully protected, it will say “no issues found” at the top of the screen.

There are three criteria that you can tap into to boost your security.

The first is a password check to make sure that you have a strong and unique login.

Then there’s two-factor authentication, which means you’ll get a text code that you need to enter when logging into the app.

Never share these codes with anyone, as that could give a hacker access to your account.

The third and final setting is Login Alerts.

“We’ll tell you if someone logs in to your account from a device or browser you don’t normally use,” Facebook explained.

Then you can check your account and log out any suspicious app sessions.

You’ll be able to see who is logging in from where, and on what device.

So if there’s something you don’t recognise, scrub the session from your account – shutting any potential intruders out.

If someone has been able to access your account, consider changing your password as a priority.

And remember: while these settings will help keep you safe, no system is perfect.

So always be cautious whenever you log into Facebook somewhere new, or if anyone asks for your personal information online.

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