How to set up two-factor authentication for Facebook, Instagram

The code is often sent via SMS to the user’s registered mobile number, though it is suggested to download a third-party authenticator app such as Google Authenticator. Among the app, one adds their Facebook, Insta, Gmail, Twitter accounts, codes for can keep refreshing within 30 seconds around. Two-Factor authentication are often disabled anytime.

How to set up two-factor authentication for Facebook:

Open Facebook and click on the Settings menu 

Tap Security and Login

Scroll down to realize ‘Use two-factor authentication’ under ‘Setting Up additional Security

Click on ‘Get Started’

One can have the choice of either obtaining code via text message that users can have to set up their mobile number. 

Another option is to get code authentication apps like Google Authenticator or Duo Mobile

Those settings two-factor authentication on the same device will want to click on the option, ‘Set up on the same device’. Make sure the authentication app is downloaded.

Users are going to be directed to their authenticator app, where they should see their Facebook account added. 

Go back to Facebook, click on ‘Next’ and add the most recent code. Click on ‘Finish’ once the message that says two-factor authentication is on seems.

People making an attempt to set up two-factor authentication using a totally different device will need to open their authenticator app and scan a barcode.

How to set up two-factor authentication for Instagram:

Users can have to click on the gear icon on the top right on their profile, click on Setting and then Privacy and Security.

Next, tap on two-factor authentication and choose whether to get security code via text message or authenticator app.

In the case of a text message, the Instagram app can raise users to add a phone number to their account.

After users add their phone number, they’re going to get a security code any time they log in to your Instagram account.

People who option authenticator app option will be directed to their authenticator app where they should see their Instagram account added. 

Go back to Instagram, click on Next and enter the most recent code from authenticator app to set up two-factor authentication.

Users will get a set of recovery codes that are required just in case they change their phone.