How Do I Enhance My Security Settings on Facebook?

We live in a world driven by social media. Social media is a way to stay connected to loved ones around the world, share ideas and learn new things. Social media is also open to trolls, predators, and other unsavory characters. Facebook is one of the most well-known social media platforms with slightly under three million subscribers, some of which may not have the best intentions. You may be asking yourself how you can enhance your security settings on Facebook. You can contact Facebook technical support here, and you can read below on how to secure your Facebook profile.

Built-in Features

Facebook has a number of built-in features designed to secure accounts. These include privacy settings that control who can find you online, who can send you friend requests, and who can see items you post on your page. Other features are passwords to protect your account, encryption software that helps protect your posts, and the ability to block uses you don't want to interact with.

Things You Can Do

One of the most important factors in Facebook security settings is you. Facebook puts users in control of what content and information they wish to share with others. Here are a few things you can do to enhance your security settings on your Facebook page.

• Choose a strong password that is not easy to guess. As with any computer application, this is the first and most reliable method of protecting your page.
• Change your password often. It is recommended you change your password four to six times per year. Changing your password helps prevent your account from being compromised.
• Pay attention to who you are friending on Facebook. Depending on why you are using the platform, you may want to keep your friends list small.
• Pay attention to who your friends are connected with on Facebook. Posts your friends tag you in or share could be visible to others when you didn't want them to be visible outside your circle. Facebook has taken steps to prevent unauthorized sharing of content; however, there are ways it can still be shared.
• Set up a "Trusted Contact" in case you forget your password or have trouble logging in.
• If you are using public WIFI, use a one-time password to log into your Facebook page.
• Make yourself less "searchable" by hiding information in your "About" section where it is only visible to you.
• Set up "Log in Approvals" so when Facebook detects a login from an unusual ISP address, you are alerted and can approve or deny the login.
• Set your post privacy settings (options are public, friends only, friends of friends, and me only). You can also set privacy settings to allow your post to be visible to only some of your friends' list.
• Don't share personal information such as phone number, social security number, address on Facebook.

Safety Starts with You

Internet safety is a concern for everyone. Facebook is a leader in providing fun, interactive social media and taking steps to enhance your internet safety will make your time on Facebook enjoyable and relaxing. For more information, contact customer service here.