Generate a code from your authentication app for facebook

How to Turn on 2FA for Facebook

Install Authy

The best way to manage all your 2FA accounts is to use the Authy app. It enables you to have a single mobile app for all your 2FA accounts and you can sync them across multiple devices, even accessing them on the desktop. Install Authy on your device by searching for it in your device’s app store. 

Important: If any sites prompt you to use Google Authenticator for two-factor authentication, note that you can always substitute the Authy 2FA app instead. Although they work in similar ways, Authy is more feature-rich and allows for multi-device syncing, cloud-backups, and easier account recovery should you change or lose your phone or device. Read more information on the features of Authy here.

Locate 2FA setting

Log in to your Facebook account and go to Settings.

Generate a code from your authentication app for facebook

Choose “Security” tab.

Generate a code from your authentication app for facebook

Login Approvals > Click “Edit”.

Generate a code from your authentication app for facebook

Turn On 2FA (“Login Approvals”) > click “Enable”.

Generate a code from your authentication app for facebook

2FA (“Login Approvals”) enabled > close.

Generate a code from your authentication app for facebook

Capture QR Code

For the best user experience, set up “third party app” (Authy) to generate codes.

Generate a code from your authentication app for facebook

QR code pops up.

Now grab your phone and if not done yet, download Authy.

Generate a code from your authentication app for facebook

Open the Authy App > + Add Account > Scan QR Code.

Generate a code from your authentication app for facebook

Confirm Facebook Logo > Click “Done”.

Generate a code from your authentication app for facebook
A Security Code is generated on your phone for your Facebook account.

Keep the Authy app open on your phone. You’re almost done!

Complete Enablement

Enter your Facebook Security code and > Click “Confirm”.

Generate a code from your authentication app for facebook

2FA is now enabled for your Facebook account, with code generator. You can close “Login Approvals”.

Generate a code from your authentication app for facebook

You’re all set!
To learn more, visit: https://www.facebook.com/help/413023562082171.

Why is Facebook telling me to generate a code from your authentication app?

If you set up two-factor authentication, you'll be asked to enter a special login code or confirm your login attempt each time someone tries accessing Facebook from a browser or mobile device we don't recognize. You can also get alerts when someone tries logging in from a browser or mobile device we don't recognize.

How do I get Facebook authentication code?

To get your codes:.
In the top right of Facebook, tap. ..
Scroll to the bottom and tap Settings & Privacy, then tap Settings..
Tap Password and security, then tap Use two-factor authentication..
You may need to re-enter your password..
Tap Recovery codes, then tap Get new codes or Show codes..

How do I generate a code from my authentication app?

Set up Authenticator.
On your Android device, go to your Google Account..
At the top, tap the Security tab. If at first you don't get the Security tab, swipe through all tabs until you find it..
Under "Signing in to Google," tap 2-Step Verification. ... .
Under "Authenticator app," tap Set up. ... .
Follow the on-screen steps..

How do I get past the code generator on Facebook 2022?

On the main page, click on the hamburger icon in the top right corner of your screen. Next, scroll down the screen and click on the “Settings & Privacy” option to expand it. From the options on the list, search and select “Code Generator.” Now, you can see a tool run through new security codes every 30 or 60 seconds.