If you've turned on two-factor authentication, there are several ways you can get your security code or approve your login attempt. Get security codes # You can use a six digit text message (SMS) code sent to your mobile phone.

Learn more about how to get Facebook recovery login codes to use when you don't have your phone.

Learn more about how to get Facebook recovery login codes to use when you don't have your phone.

Steps to receive a code for two-factor authentication: Open the Facebook app and tap the menu icon. Tap Settings & privacy. Tap Code Generator. Use the code to log into Facebook. If you don't have access to a mobile phone, learn how to generate a code from your desktop.

Text message (SMS) security codes used for two-factor authentication are always 6 digits long. To set up text message (SMS) two-factor authentication, you can either use a mobile number that’s already been added to your account or add a new number. Learn more about how Facebook uses a mobile number added for two-factor authentication.

Two-factor authentication is a security feature that helps protect your Facebook account and your password. 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.

If you didn't receive the code from Facebook to confirm your mobile phone number, try these steps.

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Make sure that you're checking the correct phone number or email address for the codes. If you requested to get a code on your phone and you don't see it, check the blocked messages on your phone. Your phone may be screening or blocking confirmation code texts.

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