Facebook’s two-factor authentication no longer needs user’s phone number

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Facebook has removed the option for users to type in their phone numbers as part of the two-way authentication process.

The social media site announced its improvement on the feature Thursday, via a note from the Facebook security team. Two-way authentication is used to provide additional security for someone’s account.

The new redesign now features third-party authentication apps like Google Authenticator and Duo Security. This is available on both mobile and desktop versions of the site.

Image: www.facebook.com/notes/facebook-security/two-factor-authentication-for-facebook-now-easier-to-set-up/10155341377090766/

To set up the two-factor authentication, users need to go to the Settings option and click “Security and Login.”

Back in February, Facebook was faced with backlash after users discovered they were being spammed with text messages about their friends’ activities. This rooted from the phone numbers they provided through two-factor authentication. The social media site said this was due to an unintentional bug, and apologized for what happened.  /ra

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