How to Secure Your Facebook Account: A Business Owner’s Guide

Facebook is more than just a social platform—it’s a critical tool for business marketing, customer engagement, and brand visibility.  With cyber threats on the rise, securing your account isn’t just about protecting personal data—it’s about safeguarding your business reputation and customer trust.

Whether you use Facebook for business or personal networking, here’s how to lock down your account and keep hackers out.

 
1. Use a Strong, Unique Password
🔹 Your password is your first line of defense. A weak password makes it easy for hackers to break in.
✔ Use at least 12 characters, mixing uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
✔ Avoid common words, birthdays, or predictable patterns.
✔ Never reuse passwords across multiple accounts—if one gets breached, others are at risk.

💡 Pro Tip: Use a password manager to generate and store complex passwords securely.

 
2. Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA or MFA)
🔹 Even if a hacker gets your password, 2FA adds an extra layer of protection.
✔ Go to Settings & privacy > Settings > Accounts Center > Password and security > Two-Factor Authentication.
✔ Choose authentication via text message or authentication app (such as Google Authenticator or Microsoft Authenticator).
✔ If possible, avoid SMS-based 2FA—it’s better than nothing, but authentication apps are more secure.

💡 Pro Tip: Never share your 2FA codes with anyone, even if they claim to be from Facebook support.

 
3. Review and Remove Suspicious Devices & Sessions
🔹 If your account has been accessed from an unknown device, act fast.
✔ Go to Settings & privacy > Settings > Accounts Center > Password and security > Where You’re Logged In.
✔ Look for logins from unfamiliar locations or devices.
✔ Click “Log Out” on any suspicious session.

💡 Pro Tip: If you see suspicious activity, change your password immediately and check for unauthorized posts or messages.

 
4. Tighten Your Privacy Settings
🔹 Control who can see your posts and profile details.
✔ Go to Settings > Default audience settings > set visibility to “Friends” instead of “Public.”
✔ Limit who can send you friend requests (e.g., "Friends of Friends"). Go to Settings > How people find and contact you
✔ Restrict who can look you up using your phone number or email.

BONUS: Go to Settings > Privacy Checkup and review the different topics. 

💡 Pro Tip: Business page admins should limit access to trusted users only—removing former employees and inactive accounts reduces security risks.

 
5. Watch Out for Phishing Scams
🔹 Cybercriminals often impersonate Facebook to steal credentials.
✔ Be wary of emails or messages claiming "Your account has been locked" or "You need to verify your identity."
✔ Do not click links in suspicious messages—go directly to Facebook’s website or App instead.
✔ Facebook will never ask for your password via email or direct message.

💡 Pro Tip: Enable Facebook’s Security Alerts in your settings to get notified of unrecognized logins.

 
6. Monitor Business Page Access & Permissions
🔹 If you manage a Facebook Business Page, be extra cautious about who has access.
✔ Go to the Profile you want to manage > Settings > Page setup > Page access.  Review the list and remove people who no longer manage the page. 
✔ Only grant Editor or Moderator roles to those who don’t need full admin access.
✔ Enable business account verification for added protection.

💡 Pro Tip: If your business page gets hacked, contact Facebook Business Support immediately to regain control.

 
7. Be Cautious with Third-Party Apps
🔹 Some apps request access to your Facebook account, but not all are safe.
✔ Go to Settings > Apps and Websites and review connected apps.
✔ Remove any apps you don’t recognize or no longer use.
✔ Limit permissions—only allow access to necessary features.

💡 Pro Tip: If an app looks suspicious, Google it to see if others have reported security concerns.

 
Final Thoughts: Stay Ahead of Hackers
Cybercriminals are always looking for ways to exploit accounts. Taking just a few minutes to implement these security measures can save you from identity theft, reputation damage, and business disruptions.

At WeTech Solutions, we help businesses stay secure with proactive cybersecurity guidance. If you need help securing your personal or business’s online presence, let’s talk.

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