Why Does Facebook Security Code Text Appear

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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on December 21st, 2013 10:46 AM

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Using the Facebook-provided tools for controlling access to your account can reduce the chances that someone can take over your Facebook account, but there are some things to remember when using these tools:

When you log into the Facebook mobile application, you will see a message indicating that a text message has been sent to your registered cell phone. Click "OK" and you will return to the login screen again. (You can exit the mobile application to retrieve the security code and then launch the mobile application again.) Enter the security code from the text message into the "Password" field. If entered correctly, you will be able to access Facebook through the mobile application. If you have Login Notifications enabled, you will also receive an email notifying you that your account was accessed on a mobile device.
With Login Notifications enabled for Email, you receive an email every time an unrecognized device is used to log into your Facebook account. If you suspect that someone is using your account without your knowledge, you can click the link in the email message to Secure Your Account. This will step you through the process of locking down your account to prevent misuse by others. If you enable text message notification only, there is no link in the message. You will need to log into Facebook and review the Active Sessions and remote terminate access there.
Facebook uses cookies to aid in recognizing computers and devices. If your web browsing is configured to delete cookies every time you quit the web browser software, then Facebook will attempt to approve your device every time you log into Facebook. You can either configure the web browser to not delete cookies when exiting or approve the device every time.
Private browsing is a web browser mode that does not save cookies, your browsing, and other privacy related information. Accessing Facebook using a private browsing mode will require you to approve your device every time you log into Facebook. You can either avoid using private browsing or approve the device every time.
If you lose your cell phone, you cannot receive the security code to log into your Facebook account from new devices. If this happens, you need to log into your Facebook account from a previously approved device, disable Login Approvals, and remove your cell phone from Facebook.
If you delete your registered cell phone from Facebook, Login Approvals will be disabled automatically. An email will be sent indicating that it was turned off. You cannot use Login Approvals without a cell phone to receive the security code.
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