Security News > 2021 > March > Facebook Now Lets Mobile Users Secure Accounts with Security Keys
Social media and advertising giant Facebook today announced that it is now allowing mobile users to secure their accounts with the help of security keys.
Available for Facebook's desktop users since 2017, the authentication method requires that the user confirm authentication requests with the help of a physical security key.
"Starting today, you can set up two-factor authentication and log into Facebook on iOS and Android mobile devices using a security key, available to anyone in the world," Facebook announced.
Since 2017, Facebook has been providing users the option to enable 2FA and choose physical security keys as the second authentication factor, with that feature now available for iOS and Android users as well.
"We strongly recommend that everyone considers using physical security keys to increase the security of their accounts, no matter what device you use," Facebook says.
To enable the use of security keys as the authentication method, Facebook users should head over to the Security and Login section of the Settings menu.