facebook Users who have previously configured selected contacts to receive account recovery rights when locked may receive a notification that the resource has been deleted. The “Trusted Contacts” feature was one of the solutions for the social media platform to ensure that users never lose access to their profiles. However, as this option will soon disappear, people will have to use other tools and learn better social media habits to protect their Facebook account.
“Trusted Contacts” can still be accessed from Facebook’s “Password & Security” menu. While technically users can still choose to connect with three to five friends, once they have their account locked out, friends will no longer be able to help log in in a few weeks. Another security feature that Facebook recommends to its users is Facebook Protect, which offers accounts with a wider audience and those who are administrators of Facebook pages. In addition, there is two-factor authentication, including authentication code provided by various methods such as SMS or authentication app. Finally, people can use other valuable habits to make sure their Facebook accounts are as safe as possible.
Instead of Facebook “trusted contacts”, users are advised to ensure that their email address and phone number associated with their account are up to date. Then click the drop-down menu in the top right corner of the screen (on computer) or tap the “menu” (hamburger icon) in the bottom right corner (iOS) or top right corner (Android). Then scroll down and select “Settings & Privacy” and then “Settings”. If you sign in to your account with the Facebook app, select “Account and Personal Information” under “Account” and tap “Contact Information” to update your account-related phone number and email address.
Facebook cleanup tips to improve account security
The next thing to keep in mind to make sure no one loses access to your Facebook account is to change the password you use to log in regularly. Users should find a password hard to guess, it should never contain their username or other common words, and use a combination of upper and lower case letters, numbers, and symbols whenever possible. Use a password manager like LastPass to make it easier to remember a password or create a completely random password. Some of these apps have features similar to Facebook’s “trusted contacts” and allow users to securely share passwords with others. Of course, users should make sure that the people who share the passwords are the people who fully trust you to access their Facebook accounts. Also, it’s probably best not to share Facebook passwords with too many people.
Users are only allowed to add people they know or know when approving Facebook friend requests. If a friend applying for a supplement is already someone you are in a relationship with. Users can check with a friend which account to add or remove. It is possible that the second account belongs to a friend who is adding contacts again because they have lost access to their old profile. They could also be scammers posing as someone you know to send spam or steal personal information.
Facebook also asks users to use additional security settings, such as unauthorized login warnings and two-factor authentication. In addition, users who are logged into Facebook on a computer can perform a quick security check to ensure that their security settings are active. Finally, when people use Facebook on public computers or other people’s devices, make sure they are completely logged out of their accounts. To never forget this important step, users can leave facebook from a distance
John Cameron is a journalist at The Nation View specializing in world news and current events, particularly in international politics and diplomacy. With expertise in international relations, he covers a range of topics including conflicts, politics and economic trends.
