Set up 2FA for Facebook

Before you start

You must still have access to your Facebook account to add an authenticator.

Open the security settings

1. Open your profile menu → Settings and privacy → Settings.
2. Open Accounts Center → Password and security → Two-factor authentication. Select the Facebook account and Authentication app.

Connect Authenticator

Open Authenticator and choose +. Scan the setup QR code, or use manual entry if the service provides a setup key. Give the account a recognizable label and save it. Keep the QR code and key private.

Choose Next in Facebook, enter the generated code and choose Next again to finish.

How to add an account · Use a setup key

Keep a way back in

Save Facebook recovery codes. If Accounts Center is not available, use Security and login → Use two-factor authentication → Edit → Use authentication app. Some accounts now show Meta Account settings.

If a code is rejected, check the account label and device time, then try a fresh code. Troubleshoot a rejected code.