How to check if a link I'm viewing on Facebook is secure
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When you view a link from the Facebook Mobile Browser, we'll first check it with our security systems and let you know if it's secure.
If the link is secure
- You'll see the name or URL at the top of the page next to a green lock.
- You'll have a secure connection between your device and the website you're visiting. This means that Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology is encrypting your connection to protect any sensitive information that you may enter on the screen, such as your password and credit card numbers.
If the link is not secure
- You'll see the name or URL at the top of the page in grey with no symbol.
- You'll be able to view the link, but you won't have a secure connection between your device and the website you're visiting. This means that any sensitive information you enter on the screen, such as your password or credit card numbers, won't be encrypted.
If the link is suspicious
- You'll see the name or URL at the top of the page next to a red triangle.
- You may also see a red or grey warning screen telling you that the website appears suspicious, has a configuration problem or is spreading malicious software and may be unsafe to visit. We recommend not visiting pages with a red warning screen and being cautious when visiting pages with a grey warning screen.
- If you're blocked and still want to visit the website, tap View details then select Proceed anyway.
- If you want to return to Facebook or the previous page that you were viewing, tap Back to safety.
If you visit a link on Facebook that you think is suspicious or contains spam, you can report it to us.
We use the Google Safe Browsing database and our own security systems to check for these threats.
