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Facebook 2FA: How to Set Up an Authenticator App

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Two-factor authentication means that knowing your Facebook password isn't enough to get into your account. Facebook supports codes from an authentication app, and Authenticator App - Novaz can be that app.

A hijacked Facebook account can be used to impersonate you and scam your contacts, so 2FA matters. Besides an authenticator app, Facebook also offers SMS text codes and security keys. An authenticator app (TOTP) is usually the best balance of security and convenience — and it's safer than SMS codes, which can be intercepted through SIM-swap attacks. For the strongest protection, Facebook also supports hardware security keys.

2FA methods Facebook supports

  • SMS text message
  • Authenticator app (TOTP)
  • Security key (U2F / WebAuthn)

Before you start

  • The Facebook app on your phone, signed in to your account
  • Authenticator App - Novaz installed on your iPhone or iPad
  • Access to wherever Facebook sends its verification code, since it asks you to confirm it's you
  • A couple of minutes to switch between the two apps
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Part 1: Turn on 2FA in Facebook

  1. 1

    Open the Facebook menu

    Launch the Facebook app, open your profile, then tap the three-line menu in the bottom-right corner.

    Facebook app with the three-line menu icon in the bottom-right corner
  2. 2

    Head to Accounts Center

    Scroll down and tap "Settings & Privacy", then "Settings". From there, choose "See more in Accounts Center".

    Facebook Settings screen with the link to Accounts Center
  3. 3

    Find two-factor authentication

    Inside Accounts Center, open "Password and security" and select "Two-factor authentication".

    Accounts Center Password and security page listing Two-factor authentication
  4. 4

    Pick your account and the app method

    Choose your Facebook account and type in the code Facebook asks for to confirm it's you. Then select "Authentication app" and tap "Next".

    Facebook two-factor method list with Authentication app selected
  5. 5

    Copy the key or save the QR code

    Facebook gives you two ways to connect: "Copy key" and "View barcode/QR code". Copy the key if you'd like to type the account in yourself, or take a screenshot of the QR code so Authenticator App - Novaz can read it from a photo or file.

    Facebook setup screen offering Copy key and View barcode/QR code

Part 2: Add Facebook to Authenticator App - Novaz

  1. 6

    Add Facebook in Authenticator App - Novaz

    Open Authenticator App - Novaz and tap "+". If you copied the key, choose "Manually", paste it into "Secret Key", fill in "Service" and "Account", and use the plus to find the Facebook icon. If you took a screenshot, choose "Photo" or "File" and pick the image, and the account is added for you.

    Authenticator App - Novaz add menu with Manually, Photo and File options
  2. 7

    Copy your Facebook code

    Your new Facebook entry now shows a 6-digit code. Tap it to copy it for the pairing step.

    Facebook entry in Authenticator App - Novaz showing a 6-digit code

Part 3: Confirm and finish

  1. 8

    Confirm the code in Facebook

    Once you're back in Facebook, tap "Next". Paste your code into the field that appears, then tap "Next" once more to finish.

    Facebook code confirmation screen with a Next button
  2. 9

    Save a way to recover your account

    If Facebook offers backup or recovery codes, download them or write them down and store them somewhere safe. They are how you get back into your account if you ever lose your phone. If it doesn't, check how Facebook recovers accounts before you need it.

If something goes wrong

  • Facebook won't accept the code: check that your iPhone's date and time are set automatically under Settings > General > Date & Time, then use a new code.
  • The code expired before you pasted it: wait for the next code, copy it, and paste it right away.
  • The screenshot won't import: make sure the whole QR code is visible in the image, or go back and use "Copy key" to add the account manually.
  • Getting a new phone: set up two-factor authentication with Authenticator App - Novaz on the new device while you can still sign in to Facebook.

Menu names on Facebook can change — the official Facebook 2FA documentation ↗ always has the exact, current path.

How to recover your Facebook account

If you lose access to your authenticator and Facebook gave you backup or recovery codes when you turned on 2FA, sign in with one of them; keep them somewhere safe, away from your phone. Not every service issues codes. If Facebook doesn't, or you didn't save them, use Facebook's account-recovery or support process (or ask your admin, for a work account) to get back in.

Frequently asked questions

Does Facebook work with authenticator apps like Authenticator App - Novaz?
Yes. Facebook supports TOTP authenticator apps, so you can generate its two-factor codes in Authenticator App - Novaz.
Is Facebook two-factor authentication free?
Yes. Enabling authenticator-app 2FA on Facebook is free — you only need the free Authenticator App - Novaz.
What if I lose access to my Facebook 2FA codes?
If Facebook gave you backup or recovery codes during setup, sign in with one of them. If it didn't, or you didn't save them, use Facebook's account recovery or contact its support (or your admin, for a work account), then add the account to Authenticator App - Novaz again.
Should I use an authenticator app or a security key on Facebook?
Facebook supports both. An authenticator app like Authenticator App - Novaz is free and works on any phone; a hardware security key adds phishing resistance. You can enable both.

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