How to Create a New Facebook Account (2025): Step‑by‑Step, Secure, and Easy
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This guide is crafted to match your search intent: a clear, current, and trustworthy walkthrough from install to privacy and security, written by a digital onboarding specialist who has set up hundreds of accounts for clients and teams.
Before you start
- Requirements: Age 13+, a mobile number or email you can access, and a strong password manager.
- Device: Install the Facebook app (iOS/Android) or open facebook.com in a browser.
Create your account (mobile or desktop)
- Open the app or site and tap Create new account/Sign Up.
- Enter your first and last name exactly as you use them legally (helps with recovery).
- Add your date of birth and choose your gender.
- Provide a working mobile number or email. You’ll receive a 6‑digit code—verify it.
- Create a strong password (12–16+ characters, mix of letters, numbers, symbols).
- Add a profile photo and confirm your country/region.
- Review suggested friends; you can skip and add later.
Lock in privacy and security (do this immediately)
- Privacy Checkup: Set “Who can see your future posts?” to Friends (or Only me while you’re configuring).
- Profile visibility: Limit phone/email lookup to Friends or Only me; hide birthday year.
- Two‑factor authentication: Turn on 2FA with an authenticator app; keep backup codes offline.
- Login alerts: Enable alerts for unrecognized logins; review active sessions and log out of all others.
- Recovery: Add both email and phone; store them in a password manager.
Build a clean, safe feed
- Follow interests before adding many friends; unfollow noisy pages.
- Set default post audience; review every new app or website you connect via Facebook Login.
Troubleshooting
- Didn’t get the code? Check spam, wait 60 seconds, then resend; try alternate email/number.
- Name or age issues? You may be asked for basic ID verification—submit only through in‑app prompts.
- Locked out? Use “Forgot password,” your recovery email/phone, and previously used devices.
With these steps, you’ll launch a secure, privacy‑first Facebook presence in minutes.
