Make a strong Facebook password
When you create a new password, remember:
- Your password should be easy for you to remember but difficult for others to guess.
- Your Facebook password should be different to the passwords you use to log in to other accounts, such as your email or bank account.
- Longer passwords are usually more secure.
- Your password should not be your email address, phone number or date of birth.
- Avoid using common words, such as "password".
- Use a password manager. There are many different applications that can store your passwords securely.
- Don't share your passwords with anyone, online or in person. If you do, change them as soon as possible.
If you see a message letting you know that the password you have entered isn't strong enough, try mixing together uppercase and lowercase letters. You can also make the password more complex by making it longer with a phrase or series of words that you can easily remember, but no one else knows.
Learn how to add two-factor authentication to your Facebook account for additional security.
You can also learn what to do if you think that your account has been hacked.
