Type in your username (or email ID) and your password.Never check the box "keep me logged in."if you do so, it will increase the chances of people hacking into your accounts.
You can check the "Keep me logged in" box on your own personal computer only(if n one else uses it).
Step 2: Never share your password.
There have been times when Facebook users share their passwords with other Facebook users,which leads to account hacking.If you share your password with your friends, they might as well log into and mess with your account, which can land you in serious trouble, so you should avoid sharing your password.
Step 3: Never log into your Facebook account when out at a public place.
However, if you think your friends are trustworthy (or your cyber cafe is trustworthy) when at the place you're out at, you can log in at a public place.
Step 4 : Use strong password.
Always have a very strong password that no one can guess.The password can be very long.
Just a long password can't make your account secure either.Hackers can do a "Dictionary Attack" where they use each and every word of the English alphabet in the password box to open up your account.You are always welcomed to use numbers,lower and uppercase characters, symbols to make your password invulnerable to such types of attacks.
Be sure to change your Facebook password once every 2-3 months.If someone knows your password, he/she can't access your account after some time.
These are the common mistakes which people often make.Never use passwords similar to your Facebook password.
Never use the same passwords on multiple sites.For example, use three different passwords for your Facebook, Twitter and Google accounts.The reason for keeping multiple passwords on multiple sites is because , for if someone has hacked one of your accounts, he/she can hack another account using the same password.
Step 5: Never allow a third party app to gain access to your personal information.
These apps will have fights to post anything on your behalf, which can make it dangerous if you want a secured Facebook account.Always use third party apps that are good and have a very good reputation on Facebook.
Step 6: Personalize your privacy settings
This step is the major factor to securing your Facebook account.
Go to the settings ->securing and Login
Use two factor authentication
Add trusted contacts
This feature allows your trusted contacts on Facebook to help you to get back on the site if your Facebook account is hacked or you've forgotten your password somehow.Add a few trusted contacts.
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